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Lens hoods and caps
Lens hoods and caps include Laowa hoods for specific lenses, front lens caps in several diameters, including OEM Snap-on caps, and a hot shoe cover with a spirit level. These accessories suit photographers looking for a hood matched to a named lens or a cap to cover its front element between uses. Check the full lens model for a hood, the diameter for a cap, and the camera shoe for the cover.
Lens hoods and caps cover distinct parts of a photography setup. The Laowa hoods are named for the D-Dreamer 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D, C-Dreamer 7.5mm f/2.0 and 15mm f/4 Macro lenses. Front lens caps include OEM Snap-on versions with keeper cords or lanyards, alongside other caps with a lanyard. A hot shoe cover with a spirit level is also included among these accessories. A hood fits at the lens front for shooting, while a front cap covers the lens when it is not in use. The hot shoe cover belongs on a camera connection rather than on the lens.
How to choose lens hoods and caps
For a Laowa hood, compare the complete lens name on the product with the lens you own. Focal length alone is not enough to identify the intended hood: D-Dreamer 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D and C-Dreamer 7.5mm f/2.0 are named separately. For a front cap, check the required diameter in millimetres. Listed cap sizes include 37, 40.5, 49, 52, 55 and 58 mm, so choose the size that matches your lens. If you want a cord or lanyard, check that detail on the particular cap. For the hot shoe cover, check the camera shoe instead of the lens diameter.
- Laowa lens hoods. Each listed hood names its intended lens model. Some listings also specify a black or silver colour.
- Front lens caps. A front cap covers the front of a lens between uses. Its stated diameter is the key size to compare.
- OEM Snap-on caps. These lens caps appear in several diameters, including 40.5, 52, 55 and 58 mm.
- Cords and lanyards. Several caps include a cord or lanyard so the removed cap can stay attached.
- Hot shoe cover. This separate camera accessory includes a spirit level and does not replace a front lens cap.
Start with the part you need to cover or use: a Laowa lens hood for a named lens, a front cap sized to the lens, or a cover for the camera hot shoe. Then compare the model, diameter or shoe connection as appropriate.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose a Laowa lens hood?
Choose a Laowa lens hood by comparing its full stated lens model with yours. Hoods for D-Dreamer 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D and C-Dreamer 7.5mm f/2.0 are listed for their respective lenses.
What lens cap size do I need?
A front lens cap needs the diameter specified for the front of your lens. The listed caps include 37, 40.5, 49, 52, 55 and 58 mm sizes.
What is the difference between a lens hood and a lens cap?
A lens hood is used while shooting to reduce stray light reaching the lens. A front lens cap covers the lens when it is not in use.
Is the hot shoe cover a lens cap?
The hot shoe cover with a spirit level is for a camera shoe, not the front of a lens. Check the camera shoe connection before choosing that cover.
