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product_id: 51136529
title: "Olympus LH-49 Sliding Hood for M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm 1:2.8 Macro Lens"
brand: "om system"
price: "KSh22113"
currency: KES
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Om System"
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region: Kenya
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# Sliding mechanism for easy transport Ultra-lightweight at 0.15 grams Protects lens from stray light & impacts Olympus LH-49 Sliding Hood for M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm 1:2.8 Macro Lens

**Brand:** om system
**Price:** KSh22113
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🖤 Slide, protect, and shoot like a pro—never miss the perfect macro moment!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Olympus LH-49 Sliding Hood for M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm 1:2.8 Macro Lens by om system
- **How much does it cost?** KSh22113 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.ke](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/51136529-olympus-lh-49-sliding-hood-for-m-zuiko-digital-ed)

## 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 Build Quality:** Premium metal-plastic blend ensures smooth operation and long-lasting protection.
- • **Superior Light Control:** Ribbed matte interior blocks stray light for sharper, contrast-rich macro shots.
- • **Effortless Slide-Down Design:** Keep it on, slide it down—no detaching needed for hassle-free transport.
- • **Minimal Weight, Maximum Impact:** At just 0.15 grams, it adds protection without bulk or fatigue.
- • **Precision Fit for M.Zuiko 60mm:** Engineered to perfectly match your lens’s sleek profile and optics.

## Overview

The Olympus LH-49 Sliding Hood is a precision-engineered lens hood designed exclusively for the M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f/2.8 Macro lens. Featuring a unique sliding mechanism, it allows photographers to keep the hood attached and simply slide it down for easy transport, eliminating the need for removal. Its ribbed matte interior effectively blocks stray light, enhancing image contrast and clarity, while its lightweight yet durable construction ensures reliable lens protection without added bulk. A must-have accessory for serious macro photographers seeking convenience and superior optical performance.

## Description

Product Description Olympus round lens hood developed specifically for the M.Zuiko digital ED 60mm 1:2.8 Macro. This special lens hood is incorporating a new innovative mechanism to slide down, when it is not needed. With this lens hood it is not necessary to detach it anymore. Just keep it on the lens and easily slide it down for transportation. The LH-49 keeps extraneous light from entering the lens on backlit shots and is perfectly fitting to the design of the M.Zuiko digital ED 60mm 1:2.8 Macro. Box Contains 1x Lens Hood

Review: Very nice indeed - There are clones of this but in my opinion the build quality far outweighs the cost difference. This is metal and plastic, the mechanism is smooth and only takes minimal effort to use.
Review: Soooooo expensive, but perfect in every way. - Recommended. - As a normal, sensible human being my first thought when I saw this a was H O W M U C H??? However having got over my shock, I was brave and placed an order. This is a simple piece of plastic. but what a well thought out, well designed and well engineered piece of plastic. It is a perfect fit. It has a slightly ribbed matt interior to prevent light bouncing it moves/slides with ease, but not too much ease. In other words it is perfect. But soooo expensive.

## Features

- lens hood suitable for M.zuiko digital ED 60mm 1:2.8 Macro
- Slides down for transportation
- Stylish and functional lens hood
- Protecting the lens
- Fitting to the lens design

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B009C74NDM |
| Aperture Modes | F2.8 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 115 in Camera Lens Hoods |
| Brand | OM SYSTEM |
| Camera Lens | The LH-49 is a lightweight, black lens hood designed to protect Micro Four Thirds mount lenses from impacts and stray light. It is compatible with OM SYSTEM (formerly Olympus) lenses and weighs only 0.15 grams. |
| Colour | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (421) |
| Date First Available | 19 Sept. 2012 |
| Focus type | Auto Focus |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
| Included components | 1x Lens Cap |
| Item Weight | 0.15 Grams |
| Item model number | LH-49 |
| Lens Design | Prime |
| Lens Fixed Focal Length | 60 Millimetres |
| Model year | 2012 |
| Package Dimensions L x W x H | 12.1 x 9.3 x 6.5 centimetres |
| Package Weight | 0.05 Kilograms |
| Part number | V324490BW000 |
| Style | Single |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Zoom Type | Prime |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** OM SYSTEM
- **Compatible mountings:** Micro Four Thirds
- **Focal length description:** 60 mm
- **Focus type:** Auto Focus
- **Lens coating description:** ZERO Coating
- **Lens design:** Prime
- **Lens type:** protector
- **Lens-fixed focal length:** 60 Millimetres
- **Zoom ratio:** 1:1

## Images

![Olympus LH-49 Sliding Hood for M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm 1:2.8 Macro Lens - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51UE3gM7edL.jpg)

## 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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very nice indeed
*by R***H on 25 November 2025*

There are clones of this but in my opinion the build quality far outweighs the cost difference. This is metal and plastic, the mechanism is smooth and only takes minimal effort to use.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Soooooo expensive, but perfect in every way. - Recommended.
*by D***G on 20 November 2017*

As a normal, sensible human being my first thought when I saw this a was H O W M U C H??? However having got over my shock, I was brave and placed an order. This is a simple piece of plastic. but what a well thought out, well designed and well engineered piece of plastic. It is a perfect fit. It has a slightly ribbed matt interior to prevent light bouncing it moves/slides with ease, but not too much ease. In other words it is perfect. But soooo expensive.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very smooth action
*by I***R on 6 August 2023*

Very pleased with this lens hood for my 60mm macro Fits easily and retracts smoothly..One star deducted because a) it should come as standard acceessory with the lens and b) the price is extortionate.

## 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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*Last updated: 2026-02-25*