Fotodiox Lens Hood Replacement for EW-78D Compatible with EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM and EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 is Lens

My wife and I bought this instead of the full price Canon "tulip" design lens hood for 10 times the price.This lens hood does it's job very well. It feels sturdy enough and you can tell it's made of plastic. The mechanism inside that allows this hood to latch onto the end of the lens works very nicely. I had one instance where it was slightly off the track and I had to remove it and try again. I also had one instance where the plastic spring (there are two of these, on on each side) popped out and fell on the floor as I was removing the hood. We now just leave it in place (mostly) and don't bother with it.As long as you are careful putting it on it stays on and works nicely. We have had this on and off several times and have owned it for a month or more, several shooting sessions all over the place. Works as advertised.

Works well with me 18-200mm! Pretty sturdy, and it works with a filter on your lens (I am using Zeikos filters). The hood is a good size; not too big nor too small- it's the perfect size! If you wanted to use manual focus with the hood on backwards, you'd have to be at least at 50mm.I'm so glad I paid only a FRACTION of the oem ones! These fit in my Case Logic Zoom Holster bag too! Good purchase; you won't regret it!

I recently picked up a Canon 18-200mm lens and wanted the tulip hood (which should come with the lens but doesn't for some reason). However, the cheapest price I could find for the hood was $25 and most places had it listed for much more. I simply couldn't justify spending that kind of cash for what amounted to a tiny piece of plastic. So, I did some research (which included reading the other Amazon reviews for this product) and decided to pick up the Fotodiox unit.Some other tulip hoods which claim to be compatible with the Canon 18-200mm lens aren't actually bayonet models. Instead they screw on to the front of the lens making it a pain to store when not in use. The bayonet models, like this one and the stock Canon, allow for a quick removal and reversal of the hood for simpler storage. This works superbly on the Fotodiox hood with one exception: there is no "red dot" to help you align it with the "fat" flaps on the top and bottom (as other reviewers have mentioned). However, once set, the hood uses a quarter-turn to lock in place so this is hardly a problem.My one complaint is that this hood is a good bit wider than the lens on which it is installed. It does not hug the lens when put on in reverse. This obviously isn't a problem when actively shooting and doesn't seem to cause trouble when storing the lens when it is mounted on the camera. The extra diameter does come into play when storing the lens separately from the body. One plus to this extra width, though, is that it does make it easier to reach your lens cap if you forget to take it off before sliding on the hood.Overall this hood from Fotodiox is a great alternative to Canon's hood. It is significantly cheaper and retains basically all of the same features.

Will add one more positive review for this hood - so here it goes.Pros:1. VFM - Did not find it cheap. Construction is acceptable.2. Does its job. Got myself the Canon 18-200 general carry around lens and this hood has never come off.3. 5 USD - am from a country where 1 USD ~50 bucks. So every dollar counts. This is better than a Canon hood for me.4. Bayonet hood - way better than something that needs to be threaded.Cons1. Reverse mounting could have been better - the hood coes not hug the lens. So storing it might be a problem sometimes. Not with me even with the small Canon 2400 bag that I carry around.2. What else - did not come with icecream !!!!Overall a must buy if you have the Canon 18-200.

Hood is what you would expect - plastic but does the job. Arrived quickly. Fits well on Canon 18-200 lens. Had to work through a small piece broken off that did not affect its fit or function. Company was very accomodating and took care of it. Top notch experience and good hood.

Having just purchased my 18-200mm lens I needed a hood since Canon does not include one. Canon's is $52. This one is $6. I'm all for Canon products, but why spend an unnecessary amount of money?I am very impressed with this hood, and it fits very securely on my lens. As other reviewers note, the hood is a little bit wider and provides space to remove the lens cap. There are not any dots or indicators to line up while mounting, but this really isn't a big deal for I quickly learned where to place it before turning. When it's on, it's on, and I do not experience any wiggle. Although when inverted for storage there is some play, but for me this isn't an issue.For the price and functionality I absolutely recommend this lens hood.

It is a bit thinner and weaker than Canon’s. What you pay for is what you get. It does work and I haven’t had a problem yet with it. I have purchased others at higher cost that were closer to Canon’s quality.

This lens hood costs much less than the Canon lens hood, but I have to say I am slightly disappointed with the fit of the Fotodiox hood. When mounted in the shooting position, the lens hood fits fine. However, when the lens hood is reversed for storage, it fits loosely and rattles. I do not have this issue when using Canon or Vello (from a big NYC camera store) brand lens hoods. Besides the fit issue, the Fotodiox hood's plastic feels thinner or cheaper than other hoods I have used.

This is an aftermarket part that fit perfectly with no problems at all!

Avevo perduto il paraluce della mia Canon per l'obiettivo 18-200 mm. Questo articolo, ad un prezzo contenuto, si adatta perfettamente, per cui....5 stelle.

wackelt nicht, sitz prima, würde sogar sagen besser wie die originaleund vom preis her brauchen wir gar nicht meckern, das orig war nach3-4 monaten (20 x rauf runter) schon wackeliger ... bisher keine probleme

The media could not be loaded. Recieved in good condition and well packed,would like to try today and even the courier is good.

Encaja perfectamente. Cuando le cojes el truquillo entra y sale a la perfección, tanto en posición de uso como recojido. Evita bien los destellos inapropiados en angular.