Third Party Lens Hoods

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Having recently purchased a second hand Nikon 18-70mm lens which is missing a lens hood, should I be forking out on branded Nikon hood, or are third party cheaper hoods just as good?
 
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If you go for a 3rd party hood, make sure it's a matt finish inside. Some of the genuine canon ones are flock lined aswell - would presume genuine Nikon ones are too.
 
You can pick up aftermarket ones on ebay for a couple of quid but the quality can vary quite a bit.
 
I've got a 3rd party lens hood for my 17-85mm and that is flock lined.
 
As above. I wouldn't hesitate to get a 3rd party hood. Some of the OEM ones are ridiculously expensive for what they are. Just make sure that the hood is designed for your lens and doesn't vignette. Quality does vary, but these hoods are usually quite cheap and seem to do what they're supposed to.

I daresay a 3rd party hood could impact the resale value of the lens, but I doubt if it would be an issue unless you're talking about L glass. These lenses come with hoods, and the buyer would probably expect to get an OEM one, or a discount, because they can be pricey to replace.
 
MartynK said:
As above. I wouldn't hesitate to get a 3rd party hood. Some of the OEM ones are ridiculously expensive for what they are. Just make sure that the hood is designed for your lens and doesn't vignette. Quality does vary, but these hoods are usually quite cheap and seem to do what they're supposed to.

I daresay a 3rd party hood could impact the resale value of the lens, but I doubt if it would be an issue unless you're talking about L glass. These lenses come with hoods, and the buyer would probably expect to get an OEM one, or a discount, because they can be pricey to replace.
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+1 - had a couple from a certain auction site and they were fine!
 
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