Lens Hood
May 21, 2017 06:42:15 #
May 21, 2017 06:46:09 #
rmalarz wrote:
Sure. Why not?
The only time I'd not use one, at least with the camera/lens combination I use most of the time is if I were using flash, either built in or a strobe unit fastened to the camera.
--Bob
The only time I'd not use one, at least with the camera/lens combination I use most of the time is if I were using flash, either built in or a strobe unit fastened to the camera.
--Bob
Very important exception from Bob! In my early days I had many on-camera flash photos ruined by the shadow of my lens hood.
May 21, 2017 08:30:55 #
most times, but not always. I shot for 25 yrs with no lens hood with no problem.
May 21, 2017 08:38:51 #
I have them on all my lenses and never take them off except for cleaning. I was on vacation at Sea World and was changing lenses. I was juggling both and dropped one on its face. Saved the lens and scrapped the hood. You only do this once to learn. very cheep investment for an expensive L lens.
May 21, 2017 09:06:04 #
markinvictoria
Loc: Victoria TX
Can think of only two reasons not to use a lens hood: Macro...where you need subject close to lens, Built in flash causing shadows on some lenses.
I even modify some of my hoods with small slots on the bottom so I can adjust the CPL.
IMHO...lenses without hoods looks naked, cheap, unprotected and unprofessional...just my personal opinion.
I even modify some of my hoods with small slots on the bottom so I can adjust the CPL.
IMHO...lenses without hoods looks naked, cheap, unprotected and unprofessional...just my personal opinion.
May 21, 2017 09:11:08 #
amfoto1
Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA
rest wrote:
Good Day everyone my question is when shooting inside should you use a lens hood.
Yes.
It can't do any harm... might do some good. There are oblique light sources inside, same as there are outside, that the hood can help with.
And it also will help protect the lens from accidental bumps, same as outside.
May 21, 2017 09:15:19 #
Like others have said - I use a lens hood at all times. In all cases for lens protection and outdoors to help reduce lens flare.
May 21, 2017 09:35:21 #
The lens hood helps keep finger prints off of your lens as well as helps with avoiding some lens flares events. The less you have to clean fingered prints off your lens first element or UV filter the better.... just a thought!
May 21, 2017 09:37:37 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Couldn't hurt. Aside from physical protection it can protect from stray light. It looks impressive, too. 
I use it to attract women.
May 21, 2017 09:42:35 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
Generally does no harm if properly designed so leave it on. Besides, you have the added benefit that it makes the lens look longer, bigger, more impressive, more …. I shall say no more.
May 21, 2017 09:49:11 #
A lens hood can be used all the time,and it does not make any difference whether inside or outside. If all depends on where the light is coming from. This something you lean from experience.
May 21, 2017 09:50:36 #
aellman wrote:
I use it to attract women.
Number one reason for hobbyists .... LOL!
"Does this lens hood make my lens look bigger?"
May 21, 2017 09:52:21 #
Pablo8
Loc: Nottingham UK.
If they are designed to be used , then why shoot without a lens hood. The only time I shoot without a lens hood, is when I am using my Ring-Flash. But the Ring-Flash acts as a lens hood any way.
May 21, 2017 09:53:08 #
RichardTaylor wrote:
In addition to the above it may also keep children's sticky fingers away from the front of the lens.
Perhaps for long telephoto zoom lenses. A hood offers practically no protection from anything if you are talking about a prime wide-angle to normal lens. The glass is often with-in less than a inch of the front even with a hood on. Glass could be 4mm from the rim of a cap. They (hoods) can help with flare but if present a cast shadow would help more actually. Note someone once asked about using lens hoods for large format view cameras, most of us (me included) answered, we don't use them but will use a shadow cast by a hat, grey card, book, magazine, hand, film holder, etc. quicker and more precise to use. For longer DSLR / SLR lenses by all means use a deep lens hood for both protection and light control.
May 21, 2017 09:54:34 #
truckster wrote:
Number one reason for hobbyists .... LOL!
"Does this lens hood make my lens look bigger?"
"Does this lens hood make my lens look bigger?"
That's the real reason! LOL
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