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Kyle Kuroda
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p.1 #1 · Hood for 17-40L on 1.6 crop sensor body?

I recently got the 17-40L and am using it with a Rebel XTI. I also have the EW-83D II hood that's been recommended for this lens when using it on crop sensor cameras. The fit is super tight - I can barely get it on and off. Anyone else have experience with this? Is there another Canon hood that will work better?

Thanks,

Kyle

Edited on Jul 21, 2007 at 07:35 PM

Jul 20, 2007 at 10:20 PM

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p.1 #2 · Hood for 17-40L on 1.6 crop sensor body?

It'll loosen up with use. OTOH, it's designed for use on a full frame camera, so you can use a narrower AOV hood on a 1.6x CF body. I use the 24/1.4L EW-83DII hood on my 17-40L with 20D and 30D bodies, which have the same CF as your XTi. My problem now is to remember to swap hoods when I put it on my new 5D.

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Jul 20, 2007 at 11:38 PM

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p.1 #3 · Hood for 17-40L on 1.6 crop sensor body?

A touch or two of fine sandpaper will ease in the placement/removal process.

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Jul 20, 2007 at 11:45 PM

Kyle Kuroda
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p.1 #4 · Hood for 17-40L on 1.6 crop sensor body?

Thanks. I guess I'll try sanding it a little. It's so tight-fitting compared to the hood that came with the lens.

I see that some are recommending the EW-83J (made for the 17-55 F2.8 IS) as a better choice for 1.6 bodies. Maybe better to return it and get this one instead.

Kyle

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Mike Ganz
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p.1 #5 · Hood for 17-40L on 1.6 crop sensor body?

The hood for the 24-105L, EW-83H, works just fine on the 17-40 with a 1.6 crop camera. I used it all the time on my 30D for both the 17-40 and the 24-105 (also made for one less hood to carry around). Besides, that petal hood is a PITA to pack.

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Jul 21, 2007 at 01:18 AM

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p.1 #6 · Hood for 17-40L on 1.6 crop sensor body?

Second the recommendation for the hood that comes with the 24-105L i use the same one on both.

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Jul 21, 2007 at 03:29 AM

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p.1 #7 · Hood for 17-40L on 1.6 crop sensor body?

I have the EW-83DII for use with my 17-40. It was a tight fit at first -- not super tight, but tighter than most hoods. It started to loosen up a bit after probably 10-12 times of putting it on and removing it. Now, it fits nicely.

--tom

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Jul 21, 2007 at 03:44 AM

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p.1 #8 · Hood for 17-40L on 1.6 crop sensor body?

Why do you need to have a loose fit?

My 17-40 hood was a bit too loose so I taped it in place. Never comes off the lens.

Edited on Jul 21, 2007 at 07:35 PM

Jul 21, 2007 at 04:20 AM

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