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Archive 2007 · Hood for 17-40L on 1.6 crop sensor body?

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?

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Kyle

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.

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.

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

Jul 20, 2007 at 11:53 PM

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

Jul 21, 2007 at 04:20 AM

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p.1 #9 · Hood for 17-40L on 1.6 crop sensor body?

I used to use the hood from my 24-105 on my 17-40 with a crop sensor camera. It was a bit tight at first, but eventually it loosened up a bit. Worked fine.

Jul 21, 2007 at 05:48 AM

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p.1 #10 · Hood for 17-40L on 1.6 crop sensor body?

The hood from the 17-55 IS works nice on the 17-40L. It looks cooler too

Jul 21, 2007 at 06:21 AM

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p.1 #11 · Hood for 17-40L on 1.6 crop sensor body?

I use the 24/1.4L EW-83DII hood on my 17-40L with D30, 300D and 30D bodies....the hood is a bit tight....but works very well

Jul 21, 2007 at 03:27 PM

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p.1 #12 · Hood for 17-40L on 1.6 crop sensor body?

I have the EW-83D hood and recently noticed excessive wear around the front of my lens. This is caused by the tight fit were the hood bayonets to the lens. I now keep the hood in the shooting position to avoid further wear. It is especially hard to mount in the reverse position.

Jul 21, 2007 at 06:59 PM

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p.1 #13 · Hood for 17-40L on 1.6 crop sensor body?

I use the EW-83J. Perfect fit (better than original in fact). No vignetting.

Jul 21, 2007 at 07:35 PM

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