Customer Reviews
Lens saver! 
2008-01-13
Twice in my career as a weekly newspaper reporter I have dropped my camera. One of those times was last week. Of course I dumped my new Canon 40D out of my bag -- onto asphalt.
The camera landed on the corner of the battery grip (Canon BG-E2N) messing up the shutter button and wheel on the corner of the grip and the other end landed on the lens hood, instead of the lens.
The camera works perfectly and I am convinced I would have at least lost a filter on the lens if not for the rigid lens hood. It does make the camera a little long, but I think the length really helped when I dropped my camera.
Maybe it works, but stores funny -- also, overpriced! 
2008-01-09
I've honestly yet to use this in a scenario where it may be needed, but I can say that the "storage" option where you flip it and store it on the lens sucks -- can barely work the zoom with it on like that!
Given the high price (as far as chunks of extruded plastic go), it seems it may be better to just use your hand or had for the same effect -- after all, they both store quite conveniently!
On the good side, this did not catch on fire or kill my baby. So... I guess it's got THAT going for it. Also, it did not explode when I touched it.
It works!!! 2008-01-06
What can you say about a lens hood. Should have been included with the lens; a hood is a must if you venture outside for pictures!!!
This one is good quality AND it was designed for cameras with an APS-C sensor.
Fit is Perfect 2007-12-24
This hood fit perfect and has made a noticable difference in outdoor photographs using my Canon 40D. It should not be used with flash photography on this lens as it creates a shadow area in the lower picture.
It should come with the lens.. besides, it leaves a shadow on the corners 
2007-12-07
I does what it is supposed to do, but:
1) Leaves a shadow on the corners at 17mm.. It's a shame that Canon makes this with this problem.. Is that a design problem?? I think so..
2) You buy a lens that costs about US$ 600.00 and then you have to spend more US$ 30 on the hood.. what a shame. It should come with the lens.
In spite of working well, because of the two issues above, not more than 2 stars for it.
Useful shade 2008-07-18
This shade, made by Canon is much better, a better fit and more sturdy than a generic shade sold by a famous NYC store. It is well worth the price, and does not interfere with the use of filters.
Don't get it for the Canon EF 10-22mm Lens 
2008-06-14
My mistake obviously, but I took some erroneous online advice to use it for my Canon EF 10-22 lens and it doesn't fit at all. Even if I monkeyed with it there's no way it would fit.
I still gave it 4 stars because it's a nice quality piece. Minus 1 star because they weren't clear about the size of it.
Good lens hood with one limitation 2008-03-24
This lens hood does what it's supposed to do, but if you are using a 40D with the built in flash, it will cast a shadow on your subject at about 28mm and within roughly 7 feet.
Decent Lens Hood 2008-02-01
How much can you say about a lens hood? I gave it 3 stars because it's a little clumsy to put on and off. Otherwise, it does the job.
Great hood, but beware of wide angle flash shots. 2008-01-31
I'm using the EW73B Lens Hood on my EF-S 17-85 lens with a Canon 40D and it works great for outdoor and indoor shots, but...
If you're using the built-in flash on the 40D, like I do, this hood will cast shadows on your shots when you have the lens any wider than about 28mm. Other than this one caveat, it's a great hood.
