I recently purchased Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Standard AutoFocus Lens which I intend to use primarily for portrait photography. I am not too particular about the finer points of putting this hood on and taking it off, so I don't mind the fact that it needs to be screwed on tightly. In fact, this gives me an additional peace of mind that the hood will not accidentally fall off. The hood is relatively compact and it fits easily in most camera bags. The build quality is fairly good. I've been using it for a few weeks now and am completely satisfied with its functionality.
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Lens hoods are primarily designed to prevent unwanted stray light from entering the lens by extending and shading the end of the lens. In addition, since the end of the lens is extended, you also get the added benefit of some extra protection from accidental impact. Dedicated lens hoods are designed to match the specific focal length of the lens it was designed for.