First of all to Canon: it's a shame that that is 24-70 2.8 II delivered for 2000 without this cover (stand-06-2013) !!! Now the product: at the first attachment is clear, there are accessories that are so meaningful that everyone should have. Anyone who has ever tried painfully to remove the old cover with anmontierter lens hood and is at this have his true joy! He engaged in any position a clean, seated without any play and can still be like the old touched and placed at the edge. He has a matte finish and makes a high impression. The preparation with the middle tabs also prevents accidental touching of the front lens. Only the recess for the fingers could be even deeper, as I know it from Panasonic, but is sufficient. A top accessory that should not be missing any lens!