Where can I get a EW-83J (hood for the 17-55mm)

[xxpmrong]

Sorry I just had to make a thread out of this... I spent the last 2 hours searching online for a shops with stock. I called 3 shops already and they are out.

The ones I found were 3rd party ones, are they good enough? is there actually a difference?

hope this thread will also help those planning to buy this lens

[hammie]

I using 3rd party one though. Just that it a big tight. I gotta sand down a bit for easy removal and no felt. Other den tat, is just a piece of plastic over your lens.

[Headshotzx]

Originally Posted by xxpmrong Sorry I just had to make a thread out of this... I spent the last 2 hours searching online for a shops with stock. I called 3 shops already and they are out. The ones I found were 3rd party ones, are they good enough? is there actually a difference? hope this thread will also help those planning to buy this lens

I went to John3:16 and Cathay Photo and couldn't find it last time. I walked over to Peninsular Shopping Centre to get some strobist supplies and poked into some shops. I got mine for S$65 if im not mistaken.

[xxpmrong]

Originally Posted by Headshotzx I went to John3:16 and Cathay Photo and couldn't find it last time. I walked over to Peninsular Shopping Centre to get some strobist supplies and poked into some shops. I got mine for S$65 if im not mistaken.

you went to which shop? er.. you talking about the hood for the 17-55? I cant find the lens in your sig...

[chalib]

Originally Posted by xxpmrong you went to which shop? er.. you talking about the hood for the 17-55? I cant find the lens in your sig...

hehe... he can use the hood with 17-40 lah....

[xxpmrong]

Originally Posted by chalib hehe... he can use the hood with 17-40 lah....

I dont think its compatible

[hammie]

Its compatible. I using it on my 24-105mm

[Headshotzx]

Originally Posted by xxpmrong I dont think its compatible

I give you my word that it is =)

[zzyzx]

i got mine from CP(M) for $46 abt 1 mth back.

[xxpmrong]

here is what I understand:

17-55hood is compatible on 17-40 and 24-105?

how about the reverse?

[xxpmrong]

Originally Posted by zzyzx i got mine from CP(M) for $46 abt 1 mth back.

CP(P) quoted me $56 w/o GST tsk bad.... but they are out of stock...

[thecornerofyoureye]

Originally Posted by zzyzx i got mine from CP(M) for $46 abt 1 mth back.

Wow $65 and $46

[coldfish]

Originally Posted by hammie I using 3rd party one though. Just that it a big tight. I gotta sand down a bit for easy removal and no felt. Other den tat, is just a piece of plastic over your lens.

Mine got from tagotech.com. True it's a little tight and is just a piece of matt plastic but hey, its $28 ($CP-M was quoting me $70 plus). Can't ask for more.

[chalib]

Originally Posted by xxpmrong I dont think its compatible

We don't think.... we are using it.....

[KY1977]

Originally Posted by chalib hehe... he can use the hood with 17-40 lah....

Its too wide for the 17-55mm. Stray light still can enter from the side. The hood for 17-40 is actually meant for FF camera.

[KY1977]

Got mine 1 week ago for $60 at orient photo. Saw many pcs there.

[chalib]

Originally Posted by KY1977 Its too wide for the 17-55mm. Stray light still can enter from the side. The hood for 17-40 is actually meant for FF camera.

Did i say to use 17-40 hood for 17-55?? come on read my post properly lah....

[zzyzx]

sorry it's $44 @ 2 mths back.

[xxpmrong]

Originally Posted by KY1977 Got mine 1 week ago for $60 at orient photo. Saw many pcs there.

thanks! will call them first thing tomorrow...

[zzyzx]

Originally Posted by hammie I using 3rd party one though. Just that it a big tight. I gotta sand down a bit for easy removal and no felt. Other den tat, is just a piece of plastic over your lens.

hi hammie,

there is a purpose for the felt material at the inner sider of the hood. that is to prevent light from bouncing off that surface and ended up on the lens. that's why you see a hood will have a matt surface at the very very least.