MrMelody

Good evening! My first post. I have changed from Canon full frame DSLRs and some L glass to Fuji, due to age, arthritis and a degenerative neck condition. I trained as a photojournalist at University in Newport, Wales, reading a degree in Documentary Photography. My full outfit is A X-T1 with the 16mm F1.4 and an X-T10 with the 90mm F2. That's all I need for everything I shoot. I never change lenses out working, it's too risky. I have a grip on the X-T10 which improves the balance with the long lens. I totally reccommend both of these lenses, they are absolutely wonderful. I've struggled to adapt to the change but I am now feeling very confident that I have mastered my equipment. Great lenses.

Call it what you will, I think a 1000€ lens that is built like a tank, should come with a proper lens hood and lens cap that fit that same build quality. It's something most customers will appreciate. I still bought it, but that doesn't mean I can't comment on what can improve. And the plastic one is not that great actually, it doesn't fit snugly so it comes off quickly, or it shifts so next shot you take you'll have the petal sticking into your frame...If I can buy a 3€ lens cap that is better quality in any generic store, Fuji should be able to do better, and same goes for the hood.

Lens hoods cost near nothing in production cost, even the metal ones. So yes, for a 1000 bucks lens, I expect a decent hood in the box. And "other brands do this too" is never an excuse. Fuji should be above that.