Lens Hoods
Aug 15, 2012 09:09:58 #
I would like to know what advantage/disadvantage lens hoods have.
Where it should be used or when it should not be used.
Thank you for your input on this subject.
Where it should be used or when it should not be used.
Thank you for your input on this subject.
Aug 15, 2012 09:19:30 #
Photobuff96
Loc: Connecticut
I always use mine, it helps with any glare from either sun/lighting unless I artisically want some glare.
Aug 15, 2012 09:20:56 #
mine never come off the 24-70mm2.8 L and the sigma 70-200mm2.8 OS.
1.reduces glare
2. protects the lens
3. looks cool.
4. hahahahaha (pass on #3)
1.reduces glare
2. protects the lens
3. looks cool.
4. hahahahaha (pass on #3)
Aug 15, 2012 09:21:09 #
Aug 15, 2012 09:55:48 #
Aug 15, 2012 09:56:31 #
Aug 16, 2012 10:17:05 #
Aug 16, 2012 11:52:35 #
On my 18-55 lens, wide open, the lens hood, when I even use it, produces a significant vignette (although I thought it looked cool on one of my shots - below). I really need to get a tulip-shaped hood or at least one that's not as long.
Aug 16, 2012 12:10:38 #
aVenom wrote:
I would like to know what advantage/disadvantage lens hoods have.
Where it should be used or when it should not be used.
Thank you for your input on this subject.
Where it should be used or when it should not be used.
Thank you for your input on this subject.
I shoot events and always use lens hoods. They protect the first element of my lens from getting scratched or banged into. I don't like to use a UV filter for protection as that adds another glass element which can also contribute to lens flare. A hood cuts down on lens flare.
Two years ago I was changing my 24-70mm f/2.8 to a 70-200mm f/2.8 at a concert. Someone bumped me and the 24-70 slipped out of my hand and fell to a concrete floor landing on the hood. The hood took the impact and was so jammed onto the lens that I had to cut it off but the lens was otherwise undamaged. I keep the cut lens hood on my desk as a reminder to be less stupid and more careful. That hood saved me $$$$ in lens repair.
Aug 16, 2012 12:32:01 #
Aug 16, 2012 14:47:31 #
Danilo wrote:
The only time I use a lens hood is when I'm taking photos.
hahahahah...pretty good!!
kinda like "i only drink when i'm alone or with somebody"
hahahaha
Aug 16, 2012 14:49:49 #
planepics wrote:
On my 18-55 lens, wide open, the lens hood, when I even use it, produces a significant vignette (although I thought it looked cool on one of my shots - below). I really need to get a tulip-shaped hood or at least one that's not as long.
i have had lens hoods with all my lens...i have never seen vignetting like that from any hood unless you are using an on camera flash.
i just tried my 18-55 kit lens with a lens hood on my older t1i ...i cannot make it get the vignetting effect.
Aug 16, 2012 14:53:32 #
jimberton wrote:
quote=planepics On my 18-55 lens, wide open, the ... (show quote)
There are several hoods.. use the wrong hood you get vignette or a little bit of flare.
Aug 16, 2012 15:02:01 #
I use mine when I use my camera!
aVenom wrote:
I would like to know what advantage/disadvantage lens hoods have.
Where it should be used or when it should not be used.
Thank you for your input on this subject.
Where it should be used or when it should not be used.
Thank you for your input on this subject.
Aug 16, 2012 15:03:23 #
aVenom wrote:
quote=jimberton quote=planepics On my 18-55 lens... (show quote)
i take a siver pen and write the lens model on all my lens hoods so nothing gets mixed up. been there. done that.
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