Customizable Lens Hood

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My lenses didn't come with lens hoods, so I had to make my own. The result: A fully customizable lens hood generator. This can make petal-style or barrel-style lens hoods, reversible or not, two or three (or more) flanges, with various adjustments. Too many details for me to explain tonight, but the SCAD file is fairly well commented. Warning: It can take many tries to get this right, especially the bayonet mount. For reasons unknown, Canon at least does not standardize its bayonets. Do not try to customize it online, that way lies madness. The STL files are for the following Canon EF-S lenses, but there's nothing Canon-specific in the SCAD file: Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 USM Macro (yes, the field of view is that narrow!) Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM For extra fun, pause the print partway through and switch to red for a bit, then back to black. Makes it look like a luxury lens:) You can print it in any color you want, but if you don't have a black inside, you're going to have color casts and/or extra flares. Painting with a dull black spray paint or PlastiDip can work (as you can see) No warranty given, particularly not for accidentally damaging your lens.