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product_id: 15612449
title: "OM SYSTEM Olympus LH-49 Sliding Lens Hood for M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro Black"
brand: "om system"
price: "KD 8.84"
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# Deflects stray light Sliding retractable design Lens protection from impact OM SYSTEM Olympus LH-49 Sliding Lens Hood for M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro Black

**Brand:** om system
**Price:** KD 8.84
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🖼️ Elevate your macro game with the lens hood that’s always ready to slide into action!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** OM SYSTEM Olympus LH-49 Sliding Lens Hood for M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro Black by om system
- **How much does it cost?** KD 8.84 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/15612449-om-system-olympus-lh-49-sliding-lens-hood-for-m)

## Best For

- om system enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted om system brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Durable Lens Armor:** Adds a robust layer of protection against accidental bumps and scratches.
- • **Seamless Sliding Mechanism:** Innovative retractable hood slides down effortlessly when not in use—never lose or misplace it again.
- • **Flare-Free Shots Every Time:** Minimizes glare and stray light for crystal-clear macro photography.
- • **Effortless Installation & Use:** Quick twist and slide design ensures you’re always ready to shoot without delay.
- • **Tailored for M.Zuiko 60mm Macro:** Precision-engineered to perfectly fit your M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 60mm F2.8 Macro lens.

## Overview

The OM SYSTEM Olympus LH-49 Sliding Lens Hood is a premium accessory designed exclusively for the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 60mm F2.8 Macro lens. It effectively blocks stray light to reduce flare and glare, while its unique sliding mechanism allows it to retract smoothly when not in use, ensuring it stays attached and ready. Beyond optical benefits, it provides essential physical protection for your lens, combining durability with convenience in a sleek black finish.

## Description

Product Description The LH-49 Sliding Lens Hood from Olympus is a round lens hood specifically developed for the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 60mm F2.8 Macro Lens. Lens hoods act to deflect stray light from entering the lens and producing glare. They also add a level of protection for the lens from accidental impact. This lens hood is special in that it has a sliding mechanism and can slide down to retract when not needed. This allows the lens hood to remain on the lens when not being utilized or when stored. Set Contains: 1x Lens Hood

Review: A+ product quality - Perfect! Not cheap...but worth it! Easy to install, lens works perfectly with it extended or pulled back. Very good product quality. Great protection for the front lens. I would buy one of these for all of my OM lenses (that don't already have this kind of lens hood). They would never get misplaced!!!
Review: Olympus LH-49 Sliding Lens Hood is Over Priced, but, Functions Perfectly Everytime!! Quality doesn't Come Cheap Apparently!! - Extremely expensive Olympus brand Lens Hood. However, this Seller's price was far less than many others on the web which can be as high as $75. After reading the reviews on the Chinese reproduction hoods out there and the problems with them sliding over the wonderful M.Zuiko 60mm F2.8 Macro lens as designed, I decided to forego cheap ($15) and go with quality ($45) Olympus original accessory. Am not disappointed in its function. It slides down, around the lens barrel when not in use and *PoPs Up* with a twist when you are ready to take a photograph. Lens Hood works perfectly every time. I suggest you read the reviews of the cheap lens hoods before you pass. I agree, Olympus is definitely gouging the photographer here, but, I prefer to have my gear work right and not be a distraction at the moment I'm ready to take a photo. The Seller delivered promptly and had the best price on this original Olympus accessory for the M.Zuiko 60mm F2.8 Macro lens.

## Features

- Deflects Stray Light
- Minimizes Flare / Glare
- Slides Down to Retract

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B009C74NDM |
| Best Sellers Rank | #804 in Camera Lens Hoods |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (429) |
| Date First Available | September 19, 2012 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 0.005 ounces |
| Item model number | LH-49 |
| Manufacturer | Olympus |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** OM SYSTEM
- **Camera Lens Description:** 60 millimetres
- **Compatible Mountings:** Micro Four Thirds
- **Focal Length Description:** 60 mm
- **Lens Type:** Macro

## Images

![OM SYSTEM Olympus LH-49 Sliding Lens Hood for M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61P9NZPwLKL.jpg)
![OM SYSTEM Olympus LH-49 Sliding Lens Hood for M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro Black - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71kR-+bOhwL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is it metal or plastic?**
A: It is plastic

**Q: Will the STF-8 attach without issue with the lens hood in place?**
A: Unfortunately no.

**Q: Does it come with a cap?**
A: No, it doesn't. The lens should have come with a cap.  This is a great hood. Once it's placed on the lens, it can just stay there because you just lightly push it out when needed and then just pull back on it to retract over the lens.

**Q: Can the hood be extended (at least partially) while using the stf-8 macro flash? does the hood rest in position if only partially extended? thank you.**
A: I'm not familiar with the stf-8 flash but the lens hood can be used in any position, it will stay put. (Unless the flash will interfere).

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A+ product quality
*by A***R on May 22, 2025*

Perfect! Not cheap...but worth it! Easy to install, lens works perfectly with it extended or pulled back. Very good product quality. Great protection for the front lens. I would buy one of these for all of my OM lenses (that don't already have this kind of lens hood). They would never get misplaced!!!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Olympus LH-49 Sliding Lens Hood is Over Priced, but, Functions Perfectly Everytime!! Quality doesn't Come Cheap Apparently!!
*by M***. on December 4, 2014*

Extremely expensive Olympus brand Lens Hood. However, this Seller's price was far less than many others on the web which can be as high as $75. After reading the reviews on the Chinese reproduction hoods out there and the problems with them sliding over the wonderful M.Zuiko 60mm F2.8 Macro lens as designed, I decided to forego cheap ($15) and go with quality ($45) Olympus original accessory. Am not disappointed in its function. It slides down, around the lens barrel when not in use and *PoPs Up* with a twist when you are ready to take a photograph. Lens Hood works perfectly every time. I suggest you read the reviews of the cheap lens hoods before you pass. I agree, Olympus is definitely gouging the photographer here, but, I prefer to have my gear work right and not be a distraction at the moment I'm ready to take a photo. The Seller delivered promptly and had the best price on this original Olympus accessory for the M.Zuiko 60mm F2.8 Macro lens.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ This review is for the Olympus LH-49 vs JJC’s LH-J49 hoods for the Olympus M.Zuiko M.60MM Macro Lens
*by D***E on October 8, 2017*

Like many of you, I wanted to know if the original Olympus LH-49 hood is worth the extra cost over the JJC LH-J49 aftermarket hood. Here is what I learned: 1. The Olympus hood is not all plastic. The Thin base ring is made out of aluminum, with a light and smooth feeling plastic used for the rest of the lense. To the touch, the Olympus feels better in the hand. The Olympus also has a different center of gravity. It’s slightly heavier neer the aluminum and much lighter around the main part of the plastic hood that extends further out. While the JJC hood is uniform in weight and thickness throughout the lense cover. Both lenses weigh in a 1.0 oz on a kitchen digital scale. IMO this gives the Olympus an advantage, because even though they weigh the same, the center of gravity is pushed closer to the camera, allowing for better stability with hand held shots. I don’t think the weight of the JJC being uniform will in any way put any stress on the lens when it is out, because 1.0 oz is still very light. 2. The inside of the Olympus hood has the repeated ridges that you expect to see in many professional lense hoods. These ridges stop stray light from reflecting of the walls and bouncing of the lens. The ridges also allow for the less plastic to be in the hood making it lighter, but without sacrificing crushing strength of the hood. I’ve included pictures to illustrate the light reflection properties of each lense through the hood. 3. The sliding mechanisms of each hood are what really separated the two. The Olympus hood slides freely like butter, stays easily centered on the tracks, and makes a nice clicking noise as it reaches full extension and retraction. The JJC does not slide easily on the tracks and does not sta y centered, making it unpredictable as to if it will bind up or not. Using the JJC more does seem to make it slide better, but I feel like it is just grinding the plastic away to do that. It still does not slide well and often hangs up just short of full extension and or retraction. There is no noticeable click to let the photographer know if it is in the right possision or not. And sometimes it binds up enough, that I feel like it would be possible to damage the lense, either over time or accidentally while trying to get it unstuck. 4. Packaging - The Olympus lense hood is packaged in bubble wrap inside the manufactures box, while the JJC is just in clear plastic bag. But still, the final question remains, is the Ol ympus worth the extra $$? Yes, yes it is. Hands down, there is no comparison. The Olympus not only works perfectly, but it does what it is supposed to do, and blocks out stray light rays. Choke up the extra bucks, and you will be happy you did. So then, why only the 4 Stars? Well, because Olympus should be providing this lense hood with the lens. Their price point is not lower than Panasonic 4/3 lenses, and Panasonic does include a lens hood with all their lenses. I’ve purchased two Panasonic lenses in the past three months that had comparably priced Olympus lenses (the 25mm 1.7 and the 45-150mm lens), and I am very happy I did. The lens hoods coming with the Panasonic is what sealed the deal. But, I must digress, the Olympus 60mm f/2.8 macro/portrait lens is IMO the best of the best in the micro 4/3 lens lineups. It is stunningly sharp, creates fenominal bokeh, and because of it’s focal distance creates extremely pleasing close up facial portraits with fantastic eye sharpness. It is also an amazingly sharp macro lens with a 1:1 focus point, slowing you to get in very close to the subject and still be able to focus. So, in this case, purchasing the lens and this lens hood separately is still completely worth it!

## Frequently Bought Together

- Olympus LH-49 Sliding Hood for M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm 1:2.8 Macro Lens
- Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60 mm F2.8 Lens, Standard Zoom, Suitable for All MFT Cameras (Olympus OM-D & PEN Models, Panasonic G-Series), Black

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