Suitable for flare prevention and to protect the lens

I have the lens hood for Olympus PEN E-PM2 (M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm 1: 3.5-5.6 II) I primarily gained as a protection for the front lens and the according filter.. Of course, it also offers, depending on the focal length, a certain reduction of the corresponding scattered light and lens reflections. Just when "flare" cover motif details, there is an easy way to avoid this phenomenon largely.

The aperture can be easily added on and disengage and lock easily with a good quarter of a turn with my camera. For me, therefore, speaks fundamentally not mind except when shooting with the shoe mount flash to keep the lens hood on the lens permanently. In addition to the function acts as a stop at the Olympus PEN Mini also purely visual one tick professional.
The above overall characteristics should be considered for the price offered to be optimal. Therefore 5 stars.