Metal Lens Hood for Olympus Nikon Canon Simga Minolta Telephoto lense

So you've invested in a serious telephoto lens—for that wildlife shot, the sports action, or the craters on the moon. But are you giving it the protection it needs at the front line? When you're zoomed in all the way, your lens becomes a magnet for stray light and bumps. The plastic hood it came with? It's okay. But for mission-critical shots, you need the Metal Telephoto Hood. This isn't an accessory; it's essential gear.

Think of it as a deep, sturdy tube that acts as a sniper's shield for your lens. It's precision-engineered for one job: to ensure nothing interferes with the long, demanding path of light traveling into your telephoto glass.

But"Why Go Metal and Deep for My Telephoto?"Let's Break It Down.

My lens already has a hood. Why do I need this one?
Superior Defense. The hood that comes with your lens is often made of lightweight plastic, which can crack or deform on impact. When you're out in the field, a simple knock can be costly. Our all-metal construction (aluminum alloy) is far more durable. It takes a hit and protects your valuable front element. It’s rugged, reliable armor.

What's the big deal about the"deep"design?
Physics for Purity. Telephoto lenses have a narrow field of view but a long"line of sight."This makes them incredibly susceptible to off-axis light sources—like the sun just outside your frame. A short hood can't block these. Our deep, cylindrical design creates a long, shaded tunnel that effectively blocks peripheral light from all angles, dramatically reducing flare and ghosting and ensuring maximum contrast and color fidelity in your distant subjects.

Does it make the lens too front-heavy or bulky?
 Smart Engineering. It's machined from lightweight aluminum, so the weight addition is minimal, especially compared to the size and weight of the telephoto lens itself. The benefit of a pristine image far outweighs a few extra grams. The deep design also offers unmatched physical protection for that extended front lens barrel.

Will it cause vignetting on my lens?
Precision-Matched. No. These hoods are specifically calculated for telephoto focal lengths. The cylindrical shape and depth are designed to shade the lens's angle of view perfectly without intruding into the image corners, which a petal hood might do on a long lens.

Built for the Demanding Shot

• Maximum Flare Elimination: The deep tube is your best defense against washed-out skies and hazy contrast when shooting against the light.

• Ultimate Front-Element Protection: Shields your lens from rain, dust, branches, and accidental contact during active shooting.

• Secure, Professional Fit: Metal threads provide a solid, secure connection with no wobble, unlike some plastic hoods that can loosen over time.

• Complete Size Range: We cover every common telephoto filter thread, from 49mm up to large 95mm super-telephoto lenses. The 95mm size even comes in your choice of Stealth Black (LC4410a) or Professional Silver (LC4410b) to match your kit's style.

• P/N	Description	Compatible Lens
  LC4401	Metal Telephoto Hood for 49mm	all accessories with Ø 49mm thread
  LC4402	Metal Telephoto Hood for 52mm	all accessories with Ø 52mm thread
  LC4403	Metal Telephoto Hood for 55mm	all accessories with Ø 55mm thread
  LC4404	Metal Telephoto Hood for 58mm	all accessories with Ø 58mm thread
  LC4405	Metal Telephoto Hood for 62mm	all accessories with Ø 62mm thread
  LC4406	Metal Telephoto Hood for 67mm	all accessories with Ø 67mm thread
  LC4407	Metal Telephoto Hood for 72mm	all accessories with Ø 72mm thread
  LC4408	Metal Telephoto Hood for 77mm	all accessories with Ø 77mm thread
  LC4409	Metal Telephoto Hood for 82mm	all accessories with Ø 82mm thread
  LC4410a	Metal Telephoto Hood for 95mm, Black	all accessories with Ø 95mm thread
  LC4410b	Metal Telephoto Hood for 95mm, Silver	all accessories with Ø 95mm thread