OM SYSTEM LH-49 Sliding Lens Hood

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Product # OLD3110341MFR #V324490BW000ASIN: B009C74NDM
OM SystemProduct # OLD3110341MFR #V324490BW000ASIN: B009C74NDM
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Key Features

  • Dedicated sliding lens hood designed for select OM SYSTEM and Olympus compact lenses
  • Helps reduce stray light and flare for improved contrast in bright shooting conditions
  • Sliding design allows quick deployment and convenient storage without removing the hood
  • Low-profile construction helps maintain portability for travel and everyday photography
  • Official OM SYSTEM accessory built for secure fit, finish, and dependable operation
DISCONTINUED
This product has been discontinued and is no longer available for purchase.

OVERVIEW

The OM SYSTEM LH-49 Sliding Lens Hood is a dedicated front accessory designed to help improve image quality by blocking unwanted stray light from reaching the lens. By reducing flare and helping preserve contrast, this hood can be especially useful when working in bright daylight, backlit scenes, or high-contrast environments where oblique light may otherwise wash out detail.

Compatible With

  • Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f/2.8 Macro

Purpose-Built for a Precise Fit

The LH-49 is a dedicated hood rather than a generic universal shade, which means it is shaped and sized specifically for compatible optics. This helps ensure proper coverage without unnecessarily intruding into the frame, while also maintaining the lens's intended handling and compact footprint.

Sliding Design for Fast Operation

One of the standout features of the LH-49 is its sliding construction. Instead of fully removing and reversing a traditional hood, users can quickly slide it into position when needed and retract it when packing the lens away. This makes it particularly convenient for macro, field, travel, and walkaround photography where speed and portability matter.

Improves Contrast and Helps Control Flare

Lens hoods are among the simplest and most effective ways to protect image quality. The LH-49 helps prevent unwanted side light from striking the front element, which can reduce haze, ghosting, and contrast loss. This can be beneficial when shooting flowers, insects, products, nature details, and outdoor subjects under changing light.

Ideal for Macro Photography

When used with a compatible macro lens, this hood offers an excellent balance of shading and convenience. Macro photographers often work in challenging light at close distances, and a dedicated hood can help maintain cleaner files while still supporting a compact, nimble setup for handheld or tripod-based work.

Official OM SYSTEM Accessory Quality

As a genuine OM SYSTEM accessory, the LH-49 is designed to match the fit, finish, and visual style of the lens it supports. It offers a clean, integrated appearance and dependable physical compatibility that photographers typically prefer over third-party alternatives when building a streamlined system.

Practical Benefits in Everyday Use

Beyond flare reduction, a lens hood can also provide a modest level of physical protection for the front of the lens from incidental bumps, fingerprints, and light contact during transport or active shooting. The sliding mechanism further adds convenience by minimizing the need to remove accessories between shots.

Key Features Summary

  • Dedicated sliding lens hood
  • Designed to reduce flare and improve contrast
  • Compact retractable design for convenient storage
  • Ideal companion for compatible macro lens use
  • Genuine OM SYSTEM accessory for reliable fit and finish