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Sigma 920240 LH880-03 Lens Hood 135mm

Name: Sigma 920240 LH880-03 Lens Hood 135mm
Brand: Sigma
SKU: 920240

Reduce Flare and Protect Your Lens The Sigma Lens Hood LH880-03 is designed to minimize lens flare and protect the front element of your Sigma 135mm/F1.8 DG HSM lens. Its optimized design ensures effective shading while maintaining lightweight. Specifications: Brand: Sigma Model: 92024...

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Overview

Reduce Flare and Protect Your Lens

The Sigma Lens Hood LH880-03 is designed to minimize lens flare and protect the front element of your Sigma 135mm/F1.8 DG HSM lens. Its optimized design ensures effective shading while maintaining lightweight.

Specifications:

Brand: Sigma
Model: 920240
Type: Lens Hood
Compatibility: Sigma 135mm/F1.8 DG HSM lens
Diameter: 82 mm
Color: Black

Key Features

Diameter: 82 mm.

Black.

135 mm/F1.8 DG HSM type.

Box contents: lens hood.

Specifications

Brand

Sigma

Model

LH880-03

Compatibility

135mm/F1.8 DG HSM type lenses

Color

Black

Diameter

82 mm

Item Type

Lens Hood

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Sigma lens is this LH880-03 lens hood designed for?

The Sigma LH880-03 lens hood is specifically designed for the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM type lens.

What is the color of the Sigma LH880-03 lens hood?

This lens hood is black, matching common photographic equipment aesthetics.

What is the diameter mentioned for this lens hood?

The diameter stated as 82 mm refers to the filter thread size of the lens it is compatible with, not the physical dimensions of the hood itself.

Does this lens hood provide any physical protection for the lens?

Yes, in addition to reducing flare, a lens hood offers a degree of physical protection to the front element of your lens against impacts.

Is this product a universal lens hood that can be used on different brand lenses?

No, the Sigma LH880-03 lens hood is specifically designed for the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM lens and is not a universal accessory.

Strengths & Trade-offs

👍 Pros

Specifically designed to fit the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM lens, ensuring perfect compatibility.
Helps to prevent unwanted flare and ghosting by blocking stray light from entering the lens.
Contributes to improved image contrast and saturation by shielding the lens from oblique light sources.
Offers physical protection to the front element of the lens against accidental bumps or scratches.
Made by Sigma, ensuring it meets the aesthetic and functional design standards of their lenses.

👎 Cons

The lens hood is specifically for the Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM lens, making it incompatible with other lens models.
Adding a lens hood can slightly increase the overall length and bulk of the lens, which might affect portability.
If not stored properly, the lens hood itself can be susceptible to scratches or damage.
The diameter of 82mm is noted, but this is likely the filter thread diameter the lens hood is designed for, not its own diameter, which could be misread.
Being a dedicated accessory, it represents an additional cost on top of the lens purchase.