Canon started out as a company with a handful of employees and a burning passion. That company soon became a world-renowned camera maker and is now a global multimedia corporation. However, the origins of its success remain unchanged: the passion of the early years and technological expertise amassed over more than 60 years. Canon will continue using its technologies to benefit people as it pursues its objective of becoming a company that is loved by people throughout the world. Canon offers this lens hood that features a 58mm thread. It can be used to shield out unwanted light, in a backlit scene for example, and helps to produce clear images with less ghosting and flare.