B+W 960 Tele Lens Hood Aluminum 82mm

B+W 960 Tele Lens Hood Aluminum 82mm

Material and Construction

• Made from black anodized aluminum for durability and lightweight use.
• Precisely manufactured metal tube featuring inner grooves that act as a light labyrinth to reduce reflections and stray light.

Specifications

• Thread size: 82 mm with thread specification 82 x 0.75 mm.
• Type: Metal tele lens hood designed specifically for telephoto lenses.

Compatibility

• Designed for telephoto lenses with a full-frame equivalent focal length of 85 mm or longer.
• Fits lenses with an 82 mm filter thread.
• Recommended to select lens hoods based on the shortest focal length on zoom lenses to avoid vignetting.

Usage and Benefits

• Blocks side and stray light to improve image contrast and color fidelity.
• Provides physical protection for the front lens element against raindrops, fingerprints, and minor impacts.
• Can generally remain mounted during shooting sessions.
• Should be removed when using a flash unit to prevent shadowing effects.
• Does not affect frontal backlighting or light sources within the image frame.

Package Contents

• Includes the B+W 960 tele lens hood only; no additional accessories are provided.