According to dpreview.com this lens is to be supplied with its lens hood - Olympus part code LH-49. Is this valid ?
1132560
There's no optical reason for getting a lens hood anyhow. It seems impervious to flare. Unless you're worried about dropping the lens and scratching the front element, don't fret not having one.
1132561
The lens does not ship with the hood anywhere in the world that I am aware of - and certainly not here in Asia. The lens hood is not necessary, because macro lenses are only very rarely used shooting into the sun or in the direct line of flash. The optional hood is outrageously expensive.
1132562
At least in the U.S., no. The hood is / will be sold separately -- you can buy it separately in Europe, but it's not yet available in North America (either directly from Olympus, or via any retail outlet).
1804780
YES. Both the body and lens are supplied with the Olympus 1 year USA warranty.
2096602
The lens included the caps and a cloth case, but I don't believe I received a lens hood. I use a 46mm-37mm step down ring and an Olympus PRF-D37 37mm extension ring with a 37mm Olympus lens cap on my lens. This combination works fine for me.
903443
I know it will work with the Olympus 14 x 42 however I do not know about it paired with the other manufacture lens.
2188732
Yes, absolutely. All auto functions and exposures will work perfectly. The stabilizer will not function, as Olympus bodies have built-in functionality for that. This is a stellar lens.
147355
Yes It should work for you I have the exact same lens there is a symbol marked "Ø" that shows you the size that can be attached to your lens that could be your hood or lens filter.
94943
Go to the Sigma Corporate website and scroll to the bottom to find Lens Hood http://www.sigmaphoto.com/shop/lens-hoods then you can find and purchase the right one for your lens.
1732110
I assume it is. It has a very convincing Nikon logo on it and it fits the lens perfectly.
1005147
I couldn't answer that one - I got mine for use with an Olympus camera and lens, and don't really know if it was brand-specific.
2189433
The 12-50 mm Olympus lens takes a 52 mm filter so this one would not fit. It does fit my 12-40 mm Olympus lens which takes a 46 mm filter
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I don't know ! The Lens Hood I have on my DX AF-S 18-55 mm F3.5-5.6G is an Nikon HB-45 . Works GREAT!I CAN,T say that for all Nikon Lens Hoods ! DonC
1947114
I have no direct experience with Olympus but there are 3 or 4 answers already on the Amazon site that address compatibility. Use this link and view the "questions."Panasonic 45-200mm f/4.0-5.6 Lumix G Vario MEGA OIS Zoom Micro Four Thirds Lens for Panasonic and Olympus Micro Four Thirds Cameras
600150
I have the same lens (as well as several other Olympus lenses) and yes, this one seems to fit tighter. However, for me, it's not too tight and the lens works perfectly. If you're lens is working, even if it's a bit tight to put on, there may be so reason to exchange it.
890952
No issues here of any kind when using this hood. I also have a 49mm B+W filter always mounted on it, since I don't use the lens cap. No issues.
633673
It is a great lens, but there are no markings to indicate country of origin. Since Olympus has 30 manufacturing locations world wide, I don't know how to determine this.
1828496
That lens has a 49mm filter ring and the kit comes with a 49mm ring so yes.
1700379
If you look on the front of the lens you will see a number that has mm after it if the number matches the lens hood number it will fit if not it will not fit.