OK, I'm buying an 18-200 for my wife to take away travelling and I am a big one for using a lens hood with provides some protection for the lens especially when hanging at your side on the r-strap.


Question:
Would you buy the genuine branded hood for around $50 or a cheap copy for less than $5?


I've got genuine Canon hoods for my L lenses, but I've got no experience with the copies.