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Better lens hood.

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p.1 #1 · Better lens hood.

I know that the 17-40 takes a couple different lens hoods to block the sun better on 1.6x bodies.
I have the 17-35 and the hood is pointless on my 60d.
The 17-40 takes the 83J from a 17-55 which is much bigger and probably better.
Not sure if it will fit a 17-35 though.

Im wondering if there are any others that may fit it.
83dii? from 24mm
83J? from 17-55mm..
etc

Dec 31, 2012 at 06:04 PM

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p.1 #2 · Better lens hood.

Canon EW-83D is smaller and works with 17-40 on APS-C cameras
it does make the combo smaller to pack in a camera bag

Dec 31, 2012 at 06:39 PM

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p.1 #3 · Better lens hood.

Even the largest hoods are ineffective at reducing flare from a strong light source--e.g., sun--just out of frame. I've found using my cap or even hand works better than a lens hood. You can buy a shade on a gooseneck called the "Flare Buster." It mounts in the hotshoe and can be adjusted to block a streetlight or troublesome sun. I prefer just using my hat. Canon's hoods are mainly useful for keeping rain and hard objects from hitting the front element.

Dec 31, 2012 at 07:20 PM

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p.1 #4 · Better lens hood.

Gochugogi wrote:
Even the largest hoods are ineffective at reducing flare from a strong light source--e.g., sun--just out of frame. I've found using my cap or even hand works better than a lens hood. You can buy a shade on a gooseneck called the "Flare Buster." It mounts in the hotshoe and can be adjusted to block a streetlight or troublesome sun. I prefer just using my hat. Canon's hoods are mainly useful for keeping rain and hard objects from hitting the front element.

Yea I keep mine on a lot just in case of bumps too.
The original hood just doesnt protect it at all.
Flare on my copy seems to be very well controlled.
I like the size of the 17-55 hood, but dont know whether it will mount correctly or cause vignetting.
Might just get one off amazon for $5 and return it if it doesnt fit.

Dec 31, 2012 at 07:56 PM

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p.1 #5 · Better lens hood.

abqnmusa wrote:
Canon EW-83D is smaller and works with 17-40 on APS-C cameras
it does make the combo smaller to pack in a camera bag

Honestly, Id rather prefer a larger hood than the original.

Dec 31, 2012 at 07:57 PM

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p.1 #6 · Better lens hood.

Just went ahead and bought an EW-83J for it off amazon for $6.
The 17-35 hood is supposed to fit the 17-40, and the 17-55 fits the 17-40.
So it has to work. I hope.

Dec 31, 2012 at 09:01 PM

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p.1 #7 · Better lens hood.

I think if the hood starts with EW-83, it would fit the 17-40.

Jan 07, 2013 at 02:03 AM

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p.1 #8 · Better lens hood.

Used to use a 50mm hood on my Nikon 35. So sometimes oem lens hoods can be small. Don't forget cheap rubber hoods. Should be able to trim them if needed

Jan 07, 2013 at 06:29 PM

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p.1 #9 · Better lens hood.

Got the 83J, had to shave some of the hoods mount off with a dremel to make it fit. Wasn't a big deal.
Works great now.

Jan 07, 2013 at 08:00 PM

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p.1 #10 · Better lens hood.

when i had a crop body i used the 24-105 hood on the 17-40 and it worked v well

Jan 07, 2013 at 08:24 PM

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