Lens Hood
Mar 19, 2018 00:18:26 #
PatM
Loc: Rocky Mount Mo.
Good Evening,
I have a Canon 80D. I have the common kit lenses. EF-S 55-250 IS STM, EFS 18-55 IS STM. I purchased from Canon, lens hoods for each. They both install very easily. I guess too easily? When I use the hoods they have a penchant for unseating and falling off usually unbeknownst to me. This happens when using shoulder or neck strap. I have nearly lost them on numerous occasions but luckily found them. I now don’t know if I should try to use them unless I’m not mobile. Any suggestions?
I have a Canon 80D. I have the common kit lenses. EF-S 55-250 IS STM, EFS 18-55 IS STM. I purchased from Canon, lens hoods for each. They both install very easily. I guess too easily? When I use the hoods they have a penchant for unseating and falling off usually unbeknownst to me. This happens when using shoulder or neck strap. I have nearly lost them on numerous occasions but luckily found them. I now don’t know if I should try to use them unless I’m not mobile. Any suggestions?
Mar 19, 2018 00:49:52 #
Mr Bill 2011
Loc: southern Indiana
are you turning them all the way until they "click" on. I have Canon lens hoods for my lenses, and they take a bit of effort to get them on and off; they shouldn't fall off on their own.
Mar 19, 2018 04:20:21 #
As ‘Mr. Bill’ above has stated, you need to place the hoods on at the right place and fully rotate them until you hear a click.
Mar 19, 2018 06:32:49 #
Mar 19, 2018 07:32:00 #
I've never had a problem with my Canon hoods. Once it clicks, it's on.
Mar 19, 2018 07:56:15 #
Some hoods, the Nikon 200-500 for example, can fall off at the slightest bump. In the woods I use a screw in hood.
Mar 19, 2018 09:00:08 #
PatM wrote:
Good Evening, br I have a Canon 80D. I have the co... (show quote)
If you hear the click and they still fall off, consider masking tape to hold them on.
Mar 19, 2018 10:59:51 #
PixelStan77 wrote:
If you hear the click and they still fall off, consider masking tape to hold them on.
Yeah, more convenient than Super-Glue.Mar 19, 2018 14:39:05 #
PatM
Loc: Rocky Mount Mo.
Longshadow wrote:
I've never had a problem with my Canon hoods. Once it clicks, it's on.
They click in place with little effort. And seem to unseat with the slightest bump
Mar 20, 2018 06:49:38 #
Mar 20, 2018 07:17:47 #
Ditto for Tamron 150-600 G2 even with a click. You might try the LensCoat Travelhood. My experience is that it remains in place.
Les
Les
Mar 20, 2018 08:13:24 #
LWW wrote:
Yep, I’ve never had a lens just fall off.
Maybe the problem is the lenses. He should buy two new lenses and see if that solves the problem.
Mar 20, 2018 08:17:23 #
Mar 20, 2018 09:19:33 #
StanMac
Loc: Tennessee
While quick and easy, the bayonet type hood mounts I’ve had experience with will eventually wear to the point they lose their integrity. Once the mount has worn to the point it can be knocked loose of the detent, there’s no way of restoring the original integrity short of replacing the hood and hood mounting flange on the lens. I’ve just resorted to using screw mount hoods on the lenses that have that issue.
Stan
Stan
Mar 20, 2018 10:00:58 #
Just Shoot Me
Loc: Ithaca, NY
Did you think that you might not need a hood? It is good for some shots but definitely not required all the time. I find them cumbersome and adds extra length to the lens.
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