http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...pf_rd_i=507846
vs.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...pf_rd_i=507846
what's the general consensus?
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Thread: is there really a difference???
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19th January 2011, 12:17 AM #1
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is there really a difference???
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19th January 2011, 05:06 AM #2
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Re: is there really a difference???
Well I cannot see a difference except the price.
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19th January 2011, 05:30 AM #3
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Re: is there really a difference???
One of the reviews for the cheaper version says it lacks the internal flocking of the more expensive Canon version.
A rub with a bit of fine wire wool should do the trick.
Peter.
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19th January 2011, 06:24 AM #4rob marshall
Re: is there really a difference???
One is made by Canon, the other by Opteka. They also come form different Amazon resellers (or whatever they call them).
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19th January 2011, 04:45 PM #5
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Re: is there really a difference???
I use a third party (Chinese knock-off) lens hood for my 17-55mm f/2.8 IS lens and have had no problems. The lack of flocking doesn't seem to make a great difference in flare protection and the filter fits just as well as the Canon OEM model.
Along the same lines, I have switched from the Canon OEM lens hood to Chinese knock-off versions for all my Canon lenses. The Canon lens hoods are "side pinch" and the Chinese versions are "center pinch". IMO, center pinch versions are a LOT EASIER to put on and take off when the lens is wearing its hood and I always have a hood on my lens - indoors or out.
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