Lens hood

Tee Bee · Jul 19, 2020

I've just bought a Zenza Bronica ETRS and wanted to buy a lens hood for the 75mm lens. I looked on Ebay and I was shocked at the prices people were asking 70-80 plus shipping to Australia, it's ridiculous! In the end I bought a 58mm threaded hood for $15 on line.

Space Face · Jul 19, 2020

I've had various third party hoods over the years and never had an issue. Sometimes branded stuff is too expensive and postage costs can be a lottery.

Mike Drone · Jul 19, 2020

Glad you could find one that works for you. Let us know how it works. =]

Dave Maciak · Sep 3, 2020

Will I get arrested? Bought for 8 bucks lens hood instead of nearly $200---for Leica 35mm.
Works good, too. Amazon

Space Face · Sep 3, 2020

Dave Maciak said:
Will I get arrested? Bought for 8 bucks lens hood instead of nearly $200---for Leica 35mm.
Works good, too. Amazon

That's a steal but I think you're safe

Jeff15 · Sep 3, 2020

Amazons always worth a look......

Space Face · Sep 3, 2020

......and fleabay.

Jeff15 · Sep 3, 2020

Usually there is nothing wrong with third party stuff, I have saved a fortune on batteries over the years.....

Space Face · Sep 3, 2020

Yeah, for sure third party accessories like batteries and hoods can be great saving. The price of some self brand stuff is ridiculous.

Space Face · Sep 3, 2020

That said, I did have a cheap battery charger that decided to melt all over a shelf in the garage. No major damage but could have been worse.

Jeff15 · Sep 3, 2020

Never any problems for me............

Space Face · Sep 3, 2020

Just the one. All other stuff has been perfect.

Dave Maciak · Sep 3, 2020

Space Face said:
Yeah, for sure third party accessories like batteries and hoods can be great saving. The price of some self brand stuff is ridiculous.

You are so right. ridiculous indeed!!
Makes me wonder, what is the typical (if typical) mark up on photo gear--to include cameras?

Space Face · Sep 3, 2020

Dave Maciak said:
Space Face said:

Yeah, for sure third party accessories like batteries and hoods can be great saving. The price of some self brand stuff is ridiculous.

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You are so right. ridiculous indeed!!
Makes me wonder, what is the typical (if typical) mark up on photo gear--to include cameras?

Well, they pretty much dictate the market for cameras and lenses etc I should think but not for the accessories mentioned here. Hence bargains are to be had.

SquarePeg · Sep 4, 2020

Jeff15 said:
Usually there is nothing wrong with third party stuff, I have saved a fortune on batteries over the years.....

I buy a lot off third party gear and agree the premium stuff is usually not worth the price but... when it comes to batteries I will only use the correct brand during the warranty period. I wouldn’t want to void my warranty on a $1500 camera body to save $40 on a battery.