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

Love it! Makes my X100VI look more retro and “Leica-like”. The silver finish is, I would say, maybe 90% similar to the camera silver. The build quality feels nice, doesn’t feel cheap at all. The crisscross section of the adapter is smoother compared to the focus ring so it’s easy to distinguish between the 2. Now, for the most common complaint about the hood, I managed to get it as tight as possible without over tightening it while also maintaining the straightness of the hood. The red rubber o-ring helps in maintaining that hold on the hood really well. Although, the original Fuji lens cap fits, it’s a little weird when it comes to evening out the lens cap on the hood. Overall, I would say 9.5/10!

I was a little hesitant to order this lens hood based on all the reviews saying that it was misaligned and very difficult to put on, but it truly could not have been easier and took all of a few seconds. Even before writing this review, I unscrewed it and put back on my X100V to make sure it aligns exactly as it should, and it does. It’s easy to put on and take off, which I have to do often when I change out lens filters. I saw some reviews saying they had to tighten it to the point where they thought something might break; I didn’t find that to be the case at all, although yes, you do have to tighten it—but not excessively. The original lens cap for my X100V also fits perfectly on top of it. This lens hood is perfect. It’s a little pricey, but it’s beautiful, and it’s the lens hood Fuji should’ve made and included with the camera. If you’re worried, don’t be; just watch the video on the Amazon product page for this lens hood, and do exactly what the person does when putting the hood on the camera, aligning it they way they do. Worked for me.

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 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.

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 have been using the x100 series since the first model which I bought in 2012. Having bought the V generation, I decided that it was time to stop using square hoods, which only add style and a lot of inconvenience, and even side light and glare they remove worse than a round closed-type hood, there are a couple of models on the market. But the sense of style won me over again and I decided to buy a square hood. Of the compact square hoods that do not increase the diameter of the lens in the corners (round closer to the camera and beveled in the corners into a rectangle), until recently there were only 3 options on the market made of aluminum (Haoge, Squarehood, YC Onion), plastic UN49 from a Japanese manufacturer, and only a couple of weeks ago the fourth option from Freewell was released, also made of aluminum with a built-in MIST + CPL filter. Having studied the market, I opted for Haoge. I expected that problems with this hood could only be in the alignment part, since many users write that it is very difficult to align it horizontally. But the problem came where you wouldn't expect it. I'm really SHOCKED! The adapter screwed into the lens and which is part of the hood, screws into the camera lens by about 1/8 turn, making this accessory a very dangerous addition to your expensive camera. With a very fine thread pitch, any accidental small impact will knock out the hood and strip the threads on your lens, which is non-removable and part of the camera. Thus, this device, instead of protecting your lens, only exposes it to an even greater risk - to break the entire camera. This is the worst accessory in all 12 years that I have had experience with X100 series cameras. But I am also surprised by something else. How come hundreds and thousands of bloggers consider this accessory to be of high quality?! The rating of this hood is almost 4.5 stars. SERIOUSLY? Guys, don't you have the basic knowledge to understand that screwing in 1/8 of a thread is very, very unreliable, risky, and of course, it's a mistake by the engineers who designed this GARBAGE. I advise everyone who uses this hood to throw it away and buy something more reliable.

I obsessed over which lens hood to get for my x100v. I was researching this Hoage, the YC onion square hood, and the original expensive Square Hood. I was really put off by all the negative reviews saying this hood will not line up correctly and had almost written it off but decided to give it a try because of price and Amazon's great return policy. I am so happy I went with this hood. It looks great and lined up without issue on my camera. Also I am using the Fuji UV filter with it and it works beautifully. This looks factory issued. Fuji should seriously consider providing a hood like this with the camera. I am not sure this hood does much but it looks cool and adds protection from finger prints to the front lens so I am happy.

Let’s get straight to the point. I added a Hoya HD3 49mm UV filter and found that the Hoag hood can be tightened and aligned correctly. However, you will have to add an uncomfortable amount of pressure to do so. The camera did not break, nor did the lens - however you will have to tighten this with a decent amount of force if you want this to fit snuggly. You can align it with one less revolution - however any time you knock the hood, bump it on a table, or put your camera in the bag it will knock it off center which after awhile kind of feels sloppy. Without the UV filter - it fits and tightens correctly, but in truth most people will add some type of filter because if you don’t - then the camera is not fully waterproof. Also, not protecting the only lens this camera has would be foolish. I chose this hood over a more expensive brand, mostly because I didn’t like the idea of having to unscrew tiny screws in order to change filters. I did want to experiment with various bloom filters - but to be honest - considering how tight I had to screw this hood on - it maybe awhile before I am tempted to play around with any other filters for now. The manufacturing and material feels good, I like the style. I haven’t played with the flash, so I can’t say how it impacts photos. I got this hood mostly because I liked the idea of protecting it and helping with some of the solar haze that can create unwanted lighting. All in all, there doesn’t seem to be a perfect setup. I think Hoag should have either partnered with a filter company or produced their own so that they could have manufactured these to align correctly with those selected filters rather than guess each time.