Ok so brand name or generic???

[Clasoni]

So I'm planing to buy a lens hood and a uv filter and a cleaning kit for my canon. But I found that the lens hood(canon) is around $30 and the generic around $7-$8 dollars that's a huge difference but maybe buying the canon is worth he money?? Same with the other stuff? Thank you.

 

[Heitz]

It depends on the hood, actually. I had to replace a hood for one of my older Nikon cameras and couldn't get an OEM. The knock-off chinese one I got was fine, kinda, but tends to fall off.

 

[David8]

So I'm planing to buy a lens hood and a uv filter and a cleaning kit for my canon. But I found that the lens hood(canon) is around $30 and the generic around $7-$8 dollars that's a huge difference but maybe buying the canon is worth he money?? Same with the other stuff? Thank you.

I may not be hugely experienced yet... But surely a generic lens hood isn't going to perform the exact same function as the Canon, only the length of the hood might come into play. And whether it will mount to your lens (that's probably the biggest issue). Again, UV filters should be pretty good, but if you are going to put an extra piece of glass between the subject and sensor, you may not want to skimp on quality, or your photo quality might deteriorate. This doesn't mean it has to be Canon, just decent quality. On the other hand, the lens hood may provide enough impact protection, and the filter be unnecessary??

 

[Heitz]

Oh right - you also asked about generic filters. I would not recommend that. As David8 mentioned, cheap filters are silly if you have good glass. Why spend the money on a good lens if you're just going to downgrade the image quality with a cheap filter? And downgrade it it can. In particular, cheap filters are prone to lens flares, and its not difficult to demonstrate. I've done some tests with a cheap $10 CPL and a $100+ B+W CPL and found that the cheap one was very susceptible to flare. Its worth the money.

 

[Clasoni]

Thanks guys. I have a 50mm and a 18-55mm lens is the same hood gonna fit both?

 

[Clasoni]

It depends on the hood, actually. I had to replace a hood for one of my older Nikon cameras and couldn't get an OEM. The knock-off chinese one I got was fine, kinda, but tends to fall off.

I dot think I want the hood falling off! Lol

 

[Heitz]

Also I (and many of us) don't even recommend using UV filters. They have no purpose anymore other than to "protect" your lens, but if you are using a hood, consider yourself protected!

 

[Heitz]

Thanks guys. I have a 50mm and a 18-55mm lens is the same hood gonna fit both?

Hard to say. Most of the time they are not interchangeable, but its possible. You'll have to look up to see the model # of the hood each lens uses.

 

[Clasoni]

Also I (and many of us) don't even recommend using UV filters. They have no purpose anymore other than to "protect" your lens, but if you are using a hood, consider yourself protected!

Ok thanks. No uv filter it is! ; )

 

[im2c0ol]

I stocked up all kind of lens generic hood, they are pretty decent compare with the canon with came with the L lens I have, I mostly use generic hoods for every lens I own to protect it mostly. The ones I got are the cheapest $2.5-$5 on eBay, they all mount perfectly without any issue. No loosing with any model as I experiences. As for UV I did little reading that genetic cheap one will create reflection when you take picture with like candle, night lights. So I ordered a Hoya UV(c) for $11.79 shipped from eBay! What a deal! Plan to get one more for my 70-200mm but not sure if I should get the same Hoya UV(c) or B/W.

 

[Buckster]

The Canon lenses I've bought that come with a hood have Canon hoods. The ones that didn't come with a hood have generic hoods. I've not had a problem with any of them.

Count my vote in the "No" column regarding UV filters as well.

 

[Derrel]

Cheap, generic polycarbonate devices with no moving parts are something that the Chinese photo industry is capable of producing. We have a sponsoring vendor here on TPF who sells such things for as low as $2.70, as I recall. UV filter? Uhhhh, no. Just say no to UV filters.

 

[Clasoni]

Thanks everybody! So basically ANY brand would do it for a lens hood?

 

[pixmedic]

generic lens hood is fine. not much to go wrong there. if it fits, your good.
unless its a wide angle lens...then you might have to be pickier with a lens hood.
there are varying feelings on the UV filters, some people like them, some dont.
I would save your money and skip the UV filter. if you REALLY want one, get a GOOD one. but you'll spend $100 on it.

 

[Buckster]

Thanks everybody! So basically ANY brand would do it for a lens hood?

I like to read reviews by actual users before I buy something. I buy a lot of my stuff through Amazon because they provide real user reviews. If I'm about to buy a lens hood, and most of the reviews say that it falls off, I'm moving on to one made by someone else. If, on the other hand, most reviews say they're satisfied with their purchase, I'll go for it.

See where I'm going with this?