I have had my hood since getting the lens 3 years ago, and take care when in use and have not had no problems. I love the sliding component of this hood for it's convenince and coverage in bad situations. I would recommend this product to anyone.

This hood is ingenious. There when you need it gone when you don't. Literally a lens saver. On my last trip I dropped the lens. What saved it was this hood. The hood did not survive well but the lens did without damage.

I'm on my fourth lens hood because they fall apart. It's embarrassing when the thing falls apart and ball bearings and springs fall to the ground.

I'm a bit conflicted about this hood. I love that retracts and self stores without needing to take it on and off. I hate that it's so fragile. One well placed knock against something and it flies apart. I'm on my third LH-76, and they're not exactly cheap.