For those of you who need a soft hood

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For those of you who need a soft hood, here is a very cheap, workable way to get one on a real tight budget....this one cost a whole whopping $3.69! It's a simple rubber connector for PVC pipe. They come in all different sizes, and if you need to you can cut it down so it doesn't get in the way when zooming. Normally you can cut it to the length of your original hood, but take into account the added length to mount it on the lens. Also take the clamp off of one end so it doesn't distort the open end. You can also use this for a replacement hood instead of forking out $40 or more for a new hood!

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