Item Includes
- Heliopan Aluminum Lens Hood
- Protective Storage Case
Overview
The Heliopan Aluminum Lens Hood is a professional, German-made lens accessory designed to significantly improve image quality by blocking stray light. It features a robust, black-anodized aluminum construction with a matte interior to completely eliminate internal glare.
The Heliopan Aluminum Lens Hood is a professional, German-made lens accessory designed to significantly improve image quality by blocking stray light. It features a robust, black-anodized aluminum construction with a matte interior to completely eliminate internal glare.
This specific hood has a uniform diameter on both the lens and front side, ensuring a sleek, non-tapered profile. It is engineered specifically for normal and telephoto lenses with a full-frame equivalent focal length of 85mm and longer.
Beyond reducing lens flare and increasing contrast, this durable aluminum hood acts as a mechanical guard. It shields your front element from rain, smudges, impact, and scratches, making it a reliable substitute for a lens cap during active photo shoots.
Features
- Deflects Stray Light: Efficiently blocks laterally incident light to prevent oversaturation and lens flare.
- Telephoto Optimized: Specifically designed for use with focal lengths of 85mm and longer.
- Double-Threaded Ring: Features a front thread matching your lens diameter to allow easy attachment of filters or lens covers.
- Uniform Profile: Maintains the exact same outer diameter from the lens mount to the front edge.
- Matte Interior Finish: Specially treated interior minimizes internal reflections and light bouncing.
- Element Protection: Guards the front glass element against physical impact, fingerprints, and rain.
Specs
- Product Type: Lens Hood
- Manufacturer: HELIOPAN
- Material: High-grade black-anodized aluminum
- Finish: Anti-reflective matte interior
- Thread Type: Double-threaded (front and rear)
- Thread Diameter: Identical on both lens side and front side
- Lens Compatibility: Optimized for 85mm and longer focal lengths (full-frame equivalent)
- Primary Application: Backlit subjects, studio flash setups, night photography, and physical element protection
- Country of Origin: Germany