Quick answer
Choose the Freewell Real Lens Hood if you want touchless filter rotation and a quick flip design. Pick the SquareHood if you prefer a classic bayonet mount with 49mm filter compatibility and a shorter profile.
Design and filter handling
The Freewell hood uses a quick flip design that lets you change filters without removing the hood. Its touchless adjustment tabs let you rotate filters without touching them, which is handy when you're shooting fast. The SquareHood uses a bayonet mount that works with 49mm filters, similar to Fuji's stock hood design but 7mm shorter. It also comes with an adapter that works like the stock Fuji adapter.
Weather protection and build
Both hoods offer weather protection when used with a filter. The SquareHood, paired with a 49mm filter, provides the same level of weather sealing as the stock Fuji hood. The Freewell includes an NFC-enabled lens cap for easy access, adding a modern touch. The SquareHood is a homage to Fuji's hoods for the TX1 and TX2 cameras, giving it a classic look.
Trade-offs at a glance
- Filter convenience: Freewell: touchless adjustment and quick flip design. SquareHood: standard bayonet mount with 49mm filter compatibility.
- Size and profile: SquareHood is 7mm shorter than the stock hood, adding 26.5mm to the lens. Freewell's dimensions are not specified but the quick flip design may add some length. If compactness is key, the SquareHood's shorter profile is a clear advantage.
- Cap and accessories: Freewell includes an NFC-enabled lens cap. SquareHood comes with a plastic clip-on cap and an adapter that works like the stock Fuji adapter.
Product facts
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Freewell - Fuji GFX100RF Real Lens Hood + Filter: Freewell Real Lens Hood features touchless filter adjustment and a quick flip design for on-the-go filter changes. You can rotate or swap filters without removing the hood, saving time during fast-paced shoots.
Freewell - Fuji GFX100RF Real Lens Hood + Filter
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SquareHood Lens Hood for FujiFilm GFX100RF: SquareHood is a bayonet mount hood that is 7mm shorter than the stock Fuji hood and accepts 49mm filters. The shorter profile reduces bulk while maintaining weather protection, and the bayonet mount feels familiar to Fuji users.
SquareHood Lens Hood for FujiFilm GFX100RF
Which one fits you?
Best for
- Photographers who want fast, touchless filter adjustments and quick filter swaps without removing the hood.
- Users who prefer a modern design with an NFC-enabled cap for easy access.
Not for
- Photographers who want a classic bayonet mount that accepts standard 49mm filters.
- Users who prefer a shorter hood profile to minimize added length on the lens.
