20 Best Lens Hood For Canon 18 55mm Lens [2024]

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1 Reversible Lens Hood Shade Protector for Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM & EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 IS... Reversible Lens Hood Shade Protector for Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM & EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6...
2 18-55mm Lens Hood Shade for Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 is STM & EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 is STM Lens... 18-55mm Lens Hood Shade for Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 is STM & EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 is STM...
3 58MM Tulip Flower Lens Hood for Canon EOS 77D 80D 90D Rebel T8i T7 T7i T6i T6s T6 SL2 SL3 DSLR... 58MM Tulip Flower Lens Hood for Canon EOS 77D 80D 90D Rebel T8i T7 T7i T6i T6s T6 SL2 SL3 DSLR...
4 Canon EW-63C Lens Hood For EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens Canon EW-63C Lens Hood For EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens
5 Bayonet Lens Hood Cover for Canon RF-S 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 is STM & EF-M 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 is STM... Bayonet Lens Hood Cover for Canon RF-S 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 is STM & EF-M 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 is STM...
6 EW-63C Lens Hood+Lens Cap Cover for Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 is STM,EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 is STM... EW-63C Lens Hood+Lens Cap Cover for Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 is STM,EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 is...
7 (Canon EW-63C Replacement) Altura Photo Lens Hood for Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 is STM Lens (Canon EW-63C Replacement) Altura Photo Lens Hood for Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 is STM Lens
8 JJC EW-60F Reversible Lens Hood for Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 is STM Lens on EOS R7 R10 & for... JJC EW-60F Reversible Lens Hood for Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 is STM Lens on EOS R7 R10 & for...
9 55mm Set of 2 Camera Lens Hoods and 1 Lens Cap - Rubber (Collapsible) + Tulip Flower - Sun... 55mm Set of 2 Camera Lens Hoods and 1 Lens Cap - Rubber (Collapsible) + Tulip Flower - Sun...
10 EW-63C Lens Hood Shade for Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 is STM,EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 is STM... EW-63C Lens Hood Shade for Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 is STM,EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 is STM...
11 (Canon ET-63 Replacement) Altura Photo Lens Hood for Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 is STM Lens (Canon ET-63 Replacement) Altura Photo Lens Hood for Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 is STM Lens
12 58m Soft Rubber Lens Hood for Canon Rebel T5, T6, T6i, T7i, T8i, EOS 80D, EOS 90D, EOS 77D, SL3... 58m Soft Rubber Lens Hood for Canon Rebel T5, T6, T6i, T7i, T8i, EOS 80D, EOS 90D, EOS 77D, SL3...
13 58mm Digital Tulip Flower Lens Hood for Canon Rebel T5, T6, T6i, T7i, T8i, EOS 80D, EOS 90D, EOS... 58mm Digital Tulip Flower Lens Hood for Canon Rebel T5, T6, T6i, T7i, T8i, EOS 80D, EOS 90D, EOS...
14 58mm Digital Tulip Flower Lens Hood For Canon Digital EOS Rebel SL1, T1i, T2i, T3, T3i, T4i, T5, T5i... 58mm Digital Tulip Flower Lens Hood For Canon Digital EOS Rebel SL1, T1i, T2i, T3, T3i, T4i, T5,...
15 JJC Dedicated Bayonet Reversible Lens Hood Shade for Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR &... JJC Dedicated Bayonet Reversible Lens Hood Shade for Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR &...
16 Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Zoom Lens (Bulk Packaging) Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Zoom Lens (Bulk Packaging)
17 Veatree 58mm Lens Hood Set, Collapsible Rubber Lens Hood with Filter Thread + Reversible Tulip... Veatree 58mm Lens Hood Set, Collapsible Rubber Lens Hood with Filter Thread + Reversible Tulip...
18 Haoge Bayonet Petal Flower Lens Hood for Canon EF-S 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 is, II and Canon EF 28-80mm... Haoge Bayonet Petal Flower Lens Hood for Canon EF-S 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 is, II and Canon EF 28-80mm...
19 Fotasy Metal 55mm Lens Hood, 55mm Lens Hood for Canon Fuji Leica Leitz Nikon Olympus Panasonic... Fotasy Metal 55mm Lens Hood, 55mm Lens Hood for Canon Fuji Leica Leitz Nikon Olympus Panasonic...
20 JJC EW-63C Reversible Lens Hood Sun Shade for Canon EOS Rebel T8i T7i T6i T5i SL3 SL2 90D 80D 70D... JJC EW-63C Reversible Lens Hood Sun Shade for Canon EOS Rebel T8i T7i T6i T5i SL3 SL2 90D 80D 70D...
Bestseller No. 1
Reversible Lens Hood Shade Protector for Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM & EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 IS...
  • Compatible Lens 1 : Canon EF-S 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6 IS STM
  • Compatible Lens 2 : Canon EF-S 18-55mm F/4-5.6 IS STM
  • Bayonet mount directly onto your camera lens; reversible for compact storage
  • Allows putting on a 58mm filter and lens cap; No vignetting will be caused with the hood on and blocks stray light from entering the lens
  • Package includes: Lens Hood *1 , Microfiber Cleaning Cloth *1
Bestseller No. 2
18-55mm Lens Hood Shade for Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 is STM & EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 is STM Lens...
  • Compatibility: The bayonet lens hood is designed for Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM & EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM lens, fits for T8i, T7i, T6i,...
  • Replacement: Replaces Canon EW-63C hood
  • Flexibility: Allows you to put on a Ф58mm filter and lens cap
  • Convenience: Can be placed backwards over the lens for more compact storage
  • Protection: To protect the lens from impact, and prevent unwanted stray light from entering the lens. The non-glare matte finish inside prevents...
SaleBestseller No. 3
58MM Tulip Flower Lens Hood for Canon EOS 77D 80D 90D Rebel T8i T7 T7i T6i T6s T6 SL2 SL3 DSLR...
  • NOTE: Altura Photo lens hood is compatible with all 58mm lenses. Please verify your camera's lens thread size before ordering. Your camera's lens...
  • Compatibilities: Canon Rebel T8i T7 T7i T6i T6 T6s T5i T5 T4i T3i SL3 SL2 SL1, Canon EOS 90D 80D 77D 70D 1100D 700D 650D 600D 550D and more.
  • Also Compatible with Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G, 50mm f/1.4G, 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G and New AF-P 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED.
  • Important: This lens hood is not suitable for wide angle shots, it will produce vignetting in focal lengths of 25mm or less.
  • SATISFACTION GUARANTEED: Backed by Our 90-Day Satisfaction Guarantee.
SaleBestseller No. 4
Canon EW-63C Lens Hood For EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens
  • Optical Zoom: 0.0
  • Product Type: Camera Lenses
  • Max Focal Length: 55.0
  • Package Dimensions: 3.4 L X 9.0 H X 8.4 W (Centimeters)
Bestseller No. 5
Bayonet Lens Hood Cover for Canon RF-S 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 is STM & EF-M 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 is STM...
  • Compatible with Canon Canon RF-S 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM and EF-M 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM Lens on Canon EOS R10 R7 M6 M50 Mark II M200 M100 M10 M5...
  • This lens hood can be reversed on the lens to reduce space and facilitate storage and carrying of the camera
  • Easy to install, connect the hood directly to the lens through bayonet. Allows putting on a Ф55mm and a Ф55mm lens cap
  • Extra protection from accidental impact
  • Blocks stray light, non-glare matte finish. No vignetting with the hood on
Bestseller No. 6
EW-63C Lens Hood+Lens Cap Cover for Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 is STM,EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 is STM...
  • ※Compatible with: Canon Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 is STM【Not for EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS】 Lens.
  • ※Compatible with: Canon EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 is STM【Not for EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II】 Lens.
  • ※The snap-on center pinch design makes it easy to install and remove.
  • ※The Item helps to protect the lens to prevent other objects from accidentally injuring it. Improve the quality of photos and avoid beautiful...
  • ※Made of high-quality plastic ABS material,Colour: Black.
SaleBestseller No. 7
(Canon EW-63C Replacement) Altura Photo Lens Hood for Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 is STM Lens
  • Altura Photo EW-63 Replacement Lens Hood
  • Compatible with Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens.
  • Lens hoods shade the end of the lens preventing unwanted light and flares.
  • Handy reversible design allows you to attach the hood in reverse for easy storage in your bag.
  • SATISFACTION GUARANTEED: Backed by Our 90-Day Satisfaction Guarantee.
SaleBestseller No. 8
JJC EW-60F Reversible Lens Hood for Canon RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 is STM Lens on EOS R7 R10 & for...
  • This lens hood fits Canon RF-S 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM and Canon EF-M 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM Lens.
  • It replaces Original Canon EW-60F Lens Hood.
  • Made of high quality ABS material, reversible design allows you to mount the hood in reverse for compact storage.
  • Minimizes flare and ghosting by blocking out stray light,it also allows the use of original 55mm lens caps and filter.
  • Protects your lens from accidental impact.
Bestseller No. 9
55mm Set of 2 Camera Lens Hoods and 1 Lens Cap - Rubber (Collapsible) + Tulip Flower - Sun...
  • ✅ ESSENTIAL DSLR CAMERA ACCESSORY ►This set contains 2 rubber camera lens hoods that are compatible with all 55mm lenses. It also contains a lens...
  • ✅ BLOCKS EXCESS SUNLIGHT ►The lens hoods will block excess sunlight for enhanced photography and video footage. They will reduce lens glare and...
  • ✅ COLLAPSIBLE IN 3 STEPS ►The rubber lens hood can be folded out in 3 steps to offer different levels of sun shading. Because the rubber lens hood...
  • ✅ TULIP FLOWER HOOD ►The shape of the tulip flower lens hood is ideal for wide angle lenses. It offers a maximum amount of shading without causing...
  • ✅ NEED MORE? ►Other CamKix accessories are available to protect, clean or enhance the pictures and video footage of your DSLR or phone camera.
Bestseller No. 10
EW-63C Lens Hood Shade for Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 is STM,EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 is STM...
  • Compatible with: Canon Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 is STM【Not for EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS】 Lens.
  • Compatible with: Canon EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 is STM【Not for EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II】 Lens.
  • Support 58mm UV and lens cap
  • Made of high-quality plastic ABS material,Colour: Black.
  • Function: The Item helps to protect the lens to prevent other objects from accidentally injuring it. Improve the quality of photos and avoid beautiful...
SaleBestseller No. 11
(Canon ET-63 Replacement) Altura Photo Lens Hood for Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 is STM Lens
  • Altura Photo ET-63 Replacement Lens Hood
  • Compatible with Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Lens Version I.
  • Lens hoods shade the end of the lens preventing unwanted light and flares.
  • Handy reversible design allows you to attach the hood in reverse for easy storage in your bag.
  • SATISFACTION GUARANTEED: Backed by Our 90-Day Satisfaction Guarantee.
Bestseller No. 12
58m Soft Rubber Lens Hood for Canon Rebel T5, T6, T6i, T7i, T8i, EOS 80D, EOS 90D, EOS 77D, SL3...
  • 58m Soft Rubber Lens Hood for Canon Rebel T5, T6, T6i, T7i, T8i, EOS 80D, EOS 90D, EOS 77D, SL3 Cameras with Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II, IS...
  • Prevents lens flare caused by extraneous light and protects against unexpected bumps or shock
  • Maintains Exposure Levels - Reduces flare
  • Fits all 58mm lenses
  • Please verify your camera's lens thread size before ordering. Your camera's lens thread size will be marked somewhere on the lens barrel or printed...
Bestseller No. 13
58mm Digital Tulip Flower Lens Hood for Canon Rebel T5, T6, T6i, T7i, T8i, EOS 80D, EOS 90D, EOS...
  • 58mm Digital Tulip Flower Lens Hood for Canon Rebel T5, T6, T6i, T7i, T8i, EOS 80D, EOS 90D, EOS 77D, SL3 Cameras with Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS...
  • Professional tulip shape design (also known as 'flower' or 'petal' shape) allows for greater versatility
  • The addition of a lens hood can help prevent flares-those circles of light that can accompany images where a strong light source is just outside the...
  • Maintains Exposure Levels - Protects Lens from Accidental Impact - Easy to use screw mount lens hood screws right onto your lens or filter.
  • Fits all 58MM lenses - Please verify your camera's lens thread size before ordering. Your camera's lens thread size will be marked somewhere on the...
Bestseller No. 15
JJC Dedicated Bayonet Reversible Lens Hood Shade for Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR &...
  • 【Compatible Lens】:This lens hood fits Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR Lens(55mm Filter thread), Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G...
  • 【Attention】:This lens shade doesn't fit Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II(52mm Filter thread),Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G...
  • 【55mm filter & lens Cap】:Minimizes flare and ghosting by blocking out stray light,it also allows the use of 55mm filter and lens cap.
  • 【High Quality】:Made of high quality ABS material, reversible design allows you to mount the hood in reverse for compact storage.
  • 【Protective】:Protects your lens from accidental impact and the elements.
SaleBestseller No. 16
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Zoom Lens (Bulk Packaging)
  • 18-55mm focal length, f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens
  • 28.8-88mm equivalent focal length on Canon APS-C cameras
  • F3.5-5.6 maximum aperture, F22-38 minimum
  • Micromotor-type AF motor without full-time manual focusing
  • Optical Image Stabilizer system, offering the equivalent of four stops of compensation
Bestseller No. 17
Veatree 58mm Lens Hood Set, Collapsible Rubber Lens Hood with Filter Thread + Reversible Tulip...
  • COMPATIBLE With: CANON Rebel (T8i T7 T7i T6i T6 T5i T5 T4i T3i T3 T2i T1i XT XTi XSi SL1), CANON EOS (90D 80D 77D 70D 700D 650D 600D 550D 500D 450D...
  • ULTIMATE LENS HOOD SET YOU NEED, Set include: 58mm 3 Stages Collapsible Rubber Lens Hood, 58mm Reversible Tulip flower Lens Hood, 58mm Center Pinch...
  • 58mm REVERSIBLE TULIP FLOWER LENS HOOD: Unique design for quickly detaching and mounting. Normal mode and reverse mode for using. The only flower lens...
  • 58mm COLLAPSIBLE RUBBER LENS HOOD: 3-in-1 design for use with wide-angle, standard, telephoto zoom/non-zoom lenses. Prevents lens flare caused by...
  • NOTE: This set is compatible with all 58mm lenses, please verify your camera's lens thread size before ordering. Your camera's lens thread size will...
Bestseller No. 18
Haoge Bayonet Petal Flower Lens Hood for Canon EF-S 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 is, II and Canon EF 28-80mm...
  • Compatible with Canon EF-S 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS , II
  • Compatible with Canon EF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 II , II USM , III USM , IV USM , V USM
  • NOTE: Only compatible with the lens list above. Please verify your lens model before order.
  • Replaces Canon EW-60C
  • Note: it can't be used for Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens
Bestseller No. 19
Fotasy Metal 55mm Lens Hood, 55mm Lens Hood for Canon Fuji Leica Leitz Nikon Olympus Panasonic...
  • Metal Lens Shade for Standard 55mm Filter Thread Lenses, will Screw into your Lens, or Filter.
  • Fits Standard Prime Lens (35mm, 45mm, 50mm,. 55mm, 60mm, 70mm) lens, eg Pentax Takumar 50mm 35mm lens
  • Solid metal construction, with flat black interior to prevent reflections.
  • The 55mm Screw-in Lens Hood fits lens with 55mm filter diameter only. Please verify your lens thread size / filter diameter before ordering.
  • Lens thread size will be marked somewhere on the lens barrel or printed underneath your lens cap. This number is always preceded by a "Ø" (diameter)...
Bestseller No. 20
JJC EW-63C Reversible Lens Hood Sun Shade for Canon EOS Rebel T8i T7i T6i T5i SL3 SL2 90D 80D 70D...
  • Made of high quality ABS material, reversible design allows you to mount the hood in reverse for compact storage
  • Minimizes flare and ghosting by blocking out stray light
  • Protects your lens from accidental impact and the elements
  • It replaces Original OEM Canon EW-63C Lens Hood and works with Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM or Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Kit Lens on...
  • Attention: There are a few Canon 18-55mm lenses, this lens hood just only fits the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM and Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6...

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Q: What is the best lens hood for Canon 18-55mm lenses?

A: Top 3 Best Lens Hoods For Canon 18-55mm Lenses. 1 1. Offical Canon EW-63C Lens Hood For EF-S 18-55mm Review. First up on my list, is an offical Canon lens hood which is made specifically for Canon kit … 2 2. Altura Photo Collapsable Rubber Lens Hood For 58MM Filter Thread Review. 3 3. Goja 58MM Professional Lens Filter Accessory Kit Review.

Q: Is this Canon lens hood worth it?

A: This lens hood meets high standards that Canon sets for even accessories for its cameras. The hood is reversible, which means it takes up less room when you’re stowing a lens. I highly recommend this lens hood. Works but….. While this does work, I agree with a few others here that it does not seem to fit well.

Q: Can I put a hood over the lens?

A: The hood can be reversed or flipped around backwards to fit over the lens for travel and storage. The hood does of course serve it’s purpose too preventing flare issues for all situations not to mention it looks cool. If you are wondering if this will fit your lens I suggest you go to the Canon website to check compatibility.

Q: What are the benefits of using a lens hood?

A: Protects the lens: Another great benefit of using a lens hood is that it helps to protect your lens when not using a lens cap. If you were to accidentally drop your lens, the lens hoods helps to protect the corners. It also prevents scratching of the front element.

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