Do I have the right lens hood for my Canon 1000D with EF-S 18-55mm kit lens?

Question

I'm starting into the realm of photography and learning about the various additions to cameras that assist in good photos.

I have the Canon EOS 1000d, I believe the Rebel in the US? It came with the stock lens EF-S 18-55mm. (Unfortunately at the time, I wasn't aware of "Image Stabilizer" so it's not an IS lens.)

So my question: I bought a petal lens hood from Amazon.co.uk as I couldn't find mention of a Canon one anywhere. Product is here.

Maybe I have the wrong one? When I attach it as tight as it will screw on, it rotates when focusing, so then I see the sides of the hood in photos. When it is perpendicular it seems fine and no shadowing.

I loosened it and can move it into position when focusing but it just seems to much hassle.

Maybe I'm using the clamp ring wrong.

What do you all think? At 6.99 pounds it isn't a complete loss if it is wrong.

Answer

The Canon EF-S 18-55mm lens has a rotating end, which is used for focusing (i'm sure you're aware of this). So a petal-based hood is definitely the wrong choice for this lens. That Amazon seller is marketing it wrongly, IMO.

You'll find that higher-end lenses have a fixed (rotationally speaking) end, and so can be used with a petal hood.

My advice would be to either find a non-petal hood, or to not use one at all.

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