What type of Lens Hood do you use
Jun 1, 2012 08:06:37 #
I see that there are different types of lens hood. Do you use Tulip or rubber? What are the advantages of the type that you are using.
Thanks for your imput.
Thanks for your imput.
Jun 1, 2012 14:46:08 #
The tulip covers are specially designed for each lens and mount only one way. Rubber generics are OK, and they take up less room in the bag, but I have gotten some flare from the rubber inside when shooting into the sun.
The factory hoods (way over priced, admittedly) have an effective felt liner (can't think of the technical term at the moment..) that really works.
I own several collapsible rubber hoods, but I confess that I almost always use the hard plastic factory ones (and I mount them backwards on the lens when not in use to save space.)
The factory hoods (way over priced, admittedly) have an effective felt liner (can't think of the technical term at the moment..) that really works.
I own several collapsible rubber hoods, but I confess that I almost always use the hard plastic factory ones (and I mount them backwards on the lens when not in use to save space.)
Jun 2, 2012 07:28:09 #
The tulip hood I purchased, screws into the lens and shows in the picture. It was an inexpensive hood, so you get what you pay for.
Jun 2, 2012 07:42:15 #
Festina Lente wrote:
The tulip covers are specially designed for each lens and mount only one way.
So if I have a 35/55 zoom len and a 55/250 zoom len they would each need a hood designed for that lens. Otherwise they may get into the picture. I gues that makes sense. Thanks for the input.
Jun 2, 2012 07:43:25 #
Cas wrote:
The tulip hood I purchased, screws into the lens and shows in the picture. It was an inexpensive hood, so you get what you pay for.
Is it that it was just inexpensive or was it not made for that that size lens?
Jun 2, 2012 07:57:38 #
tiger1640 wrote:
Is it that it was just inexpensive or was it not made for that that size lens?
Cas wrote:
The tulip hood I purchased, screws into the lens and shows in the picture. It was an inexpensive hood, so you get what you pay for.
Is it that it was just inexpensive or was it not made for that that size lens?
my lens hoods never come off the lens..except for storage and i have never seen artifacts or shadows from them in any of my photos.....but i always use the same brand hoods made for the lens.
the only problem a lens hood has is if you use the pop-up flash with the hood on. that does not work. pop up flashes create more problems than what they are worth. only thing they are good for is fill flash on close, outside shots.
Jun 2, 2012 08:52:19 #
I own a couple of the rubber ones but almost always use the hard plastic ones. They offer better protection to the lens when I am out in the woods shooting.
Jim D
Jim D
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