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[LeeR]

Looking for a hood for your favorite lens and are running a bit short on cash? Not to worry! Just point your browser over to THIS SITE where you will find a printable version for many of today's most popular lenses. You heard me right; Printable lens hood. Whether you have a Canon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 or Nikon 50mm f1.8 or even a Tokina 100mm f2.8 Macro, they have your lens hood here. Just select your lens, download the PDF file, print and follow their directions for a lens hood on the cheap. Why would anyone want to do this, you ask? The author points out that a replacement lens hood for the Canon EF 600mm f4.0 costs a whopping $589 at B&H photo, but you can print it for free on his site. Even the name brand hoods for more popular lenses cost $30-50. Why not print your own and keep a couple extras in your bag for emergencies. Plus, they are fully biodegradable!
For those of you in a real pinch, here is the site for the Dirkon camera; the world's first printable pinhole camera!

[outamyway]

Wow! Kinda cool.


I need a printable 70-200VR lens.

[RolandAA]

Looks like fun. I'm going to make the 50mm 1.4 hood. If it works well enough I'll try adding a locking tab and a slot. If I can make them reusable a set of these cut out of .030 black acrylic could save valuable room when I need to travel light.
Thanks for sharing!

[SusanH1970]

I'm good with lens hoods, but I might have to try that pinhole camera just for farts and giggles.