Haoge LH-X54W Square Metal Lens Hood with 49mm Adapter Ring for Fujifilm X100VI Fuji X100V Camera Silver

Fujifilm doesn't include a lens hood with the X100V and for the money, they really should in my opinion but here we are. The search for the best lens hood for the X100 series and this definitely is the one...well for me anyways.I bought the camera to be a EDC/Travel/Documentary/Backup camera to my XT4 and I didn't want to compromise the size of the camera. I wanted to keep it compact as I could. This square hood by Hoage doesn't add to the bulk nor weight of the camera. It doesn't affect the OVF very much and it does a wonderful job at blocking stray light and providing more contrast as well as giving you something extra to grab onto.Installation was tricky to say the least. I say to sit down, grab a coffee watching your favorite show and keep playing with it until you get the alignment right. I took me a good 15-20 minutes, the gasket makes it hard to turn be I ensure, it will keep turning. Just do 1/4 turns at a time, it will get very tight but this is what you want so it doesn't come loose.The quality is great, no complaints. When I took the hood out of the box, I accidently dropped it on the floor and it made a loud DING! and bounced back up with me catching it. It didn't leave a single mark on the hood, didn't dent it or anything but it left the mark on the floor! I'd say its built pretty well!As for the filter I am using, as well all know the X100V is weather sealed but requires a filter to protect the front element as it extends externally when focusing. I am using a B+W 66-1066114 (Amazon:B004OVE16U) and its fits PERFECT! Good quality too, doesn't affect images...in fact it might help them.This is a good alternative to the expensive Fujifilm kit or the fancy overpriced Sweden alternative. I HIGHLY recommend this lens hood!

I recently picked up this lens hood for my Fujifilm X100V, even though I didn’t necessarily need it, and I have to say, it looks incredibly sleek on the camera. The metal construction feels like great quality, adding a touch of sophistication and durability to my setup.I did encounter a minor challenge when aligning it correctly. Initially, I had to unscrew and screw it back on a couple of times before realizing I needed to keep turning it until it locked into place properly. Once I figured that out, it wasn’t an issue anymore, but it did take a bit of patience at first.One thing to note is that if someone plans to frequently remove and reattach the hood, the rubber ring might wear out quickly. This could be a concern for those who like to switch between using the hood and not. Despite this, the overall build and aesthetic appeal make it a worthwhile addition to my camera.

I was looking at reviews and saw the comments that it doesn't align. Mine aligned perfectly. Where it stops, you can actually keep on turning it a bit more to get it straight. It's not going to break the lens or anything since you're tightening it into the actual ring, just hold the ring and you're rotating the hood.I also bought a tiffen glimmer glass 1 to finish up this build and fit perfectly with the adapter ring and the hood. For those looking at this combo on the X100VI, I can attest it all works perfectly and it's very snug to the point that the hood does not turn.

I couldn't decide between the YC Onion and Haoge hoods. YC Onion comes with a cap, which I like, and Haoge is a popular choice for x100v, however there is no cap and the original does not fit properly, but it looks nicer. I couldn't decide, so I purchased both. This is my experience with both on my x100v.The YC Onion is absolutely a terrible quality lens hood. In comparison to the Haoge, the material felt very cheap. Haoge's hood felt premium and worth the price, whereas YC felt incredibly cheap. And 65.99? For that?! If I accidentally drop my camera, I'm more assured that Haoge will take the hit.Haoge has alignment issues/concerns, but they are nothing compared to the YC. The alignment on YC is horrible. YC will not stop spinning and will not tighten even slightly, no matter how much I turn it. Haoge tightened without any problems. The alignment on Haoge was not the best, but with some patience, I was able to get it to the right spot. YC does not come with a rubber ring, whereas Haoge includes one as well as an extra backup.The YC lens cap is absolutely garbage. I was impressed at first, but after a few times of taking it off and putting it back on, the rubber on the side begins to peel, preventing you from fully closing it. And it gets worse every time you take off and put on the hood. And whatever glue they use on that rubber is ineffective. Another thing I'd like to bring out is that the YC hood's edges are rather sharp in comparison to Haoge. If handled incorrectly, it's possible that I will cut my finger, similar to a paper cut. Haoge's edges are smooth and pleasant to the touch.After testing both out, I was extremely disappointed with the quality of the YC Onion. I immediately returned it and kept the Haoge. I bought a cap from Haoge that fits their hood which was 10 bucks, and it fits perfectly, and the quality is much better. Haoge hood with their cap were still significantly cheaper than YC onion. From personal experience, I do not recommend the YC onion brand since the quality is poor and price is high for the quality. (I'm not surprised that this is a frequently returned item.) Both are not cheap, but Haoge quality is just better for the price. Everyone's experience may differ, but I'd want to share mine with you.