B+W Filter 970 Wide-Angle Lens Hood Aluminum 82mm

B+W Filter 970 Wide-Angle Lens Hood

Material and Build

• Constructed from black anodized aluminum for durability and lightweight use.
• Compact and robust metal design with inner grooves acting as a light trap to reduce reflections.
• Weight approximately 0.04 kg.

Compatibility

• Fits lenses with an 82 mm front filter thread.
• Designed specifically for wide-angle and wide-angle zoom lenses with an image angle of approximately 70° or wider.
• Suitable for lenses around 28 mm focal length on full-frame (24 × 36 mm) sensors.

Functionality and Usage

• Screws onto the lens’s 82 mm front thread to provide front-element protection.
• Reduces stray light, flare, and unwanted reflections to improve image quality, especially in outdoor and night photography.
• Can remain mounted during normal shooting as a protective accessory; remove only when necessary for special situations.

Additional Information

• Manufactured in Germany.
• Sold as a single lens hood without additional accessories.