The dedicated Vello LH-40 Lens Hood is specifically designed for use with Olympus's M.ZUIKO Digital 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II & M.ZUIKO Digital 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R lenses. It is primarily used to prevent unwanted stray light from entering the lens by extending and shading the end of it. A dedicated hood is crafted to perfectly suit the specific focal length of the lens it is designed for. Additionally, this hood features a non-glare matte finish on the interior surface to further prevent or limit lens flare. Also, since the end of the lens is extended, you get the added benefit of some extra protection from accidental impact.

The bayonet mount is designed to also work in the reversed position, allowing the hood to be placed backwards over the lens for a more compact storage solution.

For Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II & M.ZUIKO Digital 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R Lenses

Designed to accommodate the exact angle of view of the camera's lens

Minimizes flare and ghosting by blocking out stray light

Protects your lens from accidental impact and the elements

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. can this hood be put on in reverse for storage?

A: By design it retracts completely on the lens so you do not have to put it on reverse. I tried anyway but did not succeed. May be I did not try correctly but in any case it would not be easy! But because of the retracting design you do not have to do that in any case. It retracts completely just by pushing it back. Putting it reverse would not buy you anything in term of length of the lens. It is a pretty nice design, very convenient to operate.

Q: 2. Does this fits Fujifilm X-A3 model camera?

A: No this hood is specifically for Fuji x100 model cameras. The lens hood would depend on the lens you will be using with this camera. For the FUJIFILM XC 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 lens that was packaged with the camera this hood will fit: https://bhpho.to/2ixHWLa

Q: 3. Will this attach to an X100S with a B+W 49mm silver UV filter attached to camera first?

A: If you currently have a 49mm filter mounted on your X100s camera, then you have purchased the required filter adapter ring to mount filters onto the cameras lens. This Vello LH-X100 lens hood for the X100s also comes with the same filter adapter (the hood is two parts). You could use the hood portion of the Vello hood (minus its included adapter) to connect with your current filter holder on the camera.

Q: 4. Does this need any other pieces to connect to the camera lens?

A: Hi Richard,I had your same problem when I tried to connect it to the lens.You have to removed the ring located top on the lens.best.Alessandro

Q: 5. I have the genuine fuji adaptor for the X100s for filters. Will this fit on that fuji adaptor?

A: Yes it will fit your original Fuji adapter ring, however please note this hood also includes its own adapter ring.

Q: 6. Does this hood fit the Fuji x100T mount?

A: Yes, it will fit X100, x100s or the X100t

Q: 7. Does this hood fit fujifilm x70? Thanks

A: No, it is not. The only lens hoods we carry listed as compatible for use with the Fujifilm X70 Digital Camera would be either the Fujifilm LH-X70 Lens Hood for X70 Digital Camera (Black), B&H # FULHBX70, or the Fujifilm LH-X70 Lens Hood for X70 Digital Camera (Silver), B&H # FULHSX70.

Q: 8. Want to make sure that you can put a 49mm filter onto this lens adapter and then also securely put the lens hood over that?

A: You can put a 49mm filter on the camera and this lens hood over it.

Q: 9. Does this hood fit the new x100f?

A: Yes

Q: 10. This lens hood is not compatible with the x100s. I've unscrewed the adaptor ring and it still won't screw on. What's the deal?

A: There is a thin ring on the front of the lens that needs to be removed first. It's a bit difficult but it will come free with a little effort. The ring like the lens hood has a bayonet mount; it's not threaded.