Comments on: Lens Hoods Are A Good Thing

By: Frame work

Frame work — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:12:08 +0000

Lens hoods are really good for best photos but I finds the work to stringing and make me lazy.Just got a 10-22 lens, And i really wanted to buy a Hood, Polorizer, and a UV filter.And guidence on what brand to buy. I dont mind spending little extra than the junk filters if its gona make a good difference…Any Help. I also see generic hood and canon brand hoods on ebay. And difference?let me borrow some 70-200 f/2.8 IS lens for a wedding!Ah!wedding of my cousin just arise in a 2 week.

By: Brian Auer

Brian Auer — Mon, 21 May 2007 20:30:45 +0000

I was curious if they would actually help in the even of a drop. I’ve never given it a try, but I’ve heard that they can save the lens — I guess the stories are true.

By: Jim Goldstein

Jim Goldstein — Mon, 21 May 2007 19:50:59 +0000

Almost as important as using a lens hood for glare is to use it to shield your lens from damage. Lens hoods will absorb a lot of energy if you are unfortunate enough to drop your camera or just bang it hard against something. My f/2.8 16-35mm lens and B+W circular polarizer was saved in a horrific fall because the lens hood was on it. Afterwards the lens hood was scratched up but otherwise fine.

By: Thalia

Thalia — Fri, 18 May 2007 06:30:07 +0000

Thanks for that post, Brian. I only knew a couple of advantages of Lens hoods. You’ve given an entire list here! That was very informative.

By: Brian Auer

Brian Auer — Thu, 17 May 2007 18:15:02 +0000

Ah yes, the lazy factor. I’ve been pretty bad about that myself. This is especially true with the threaded hoods (like I have on my macro).

The hood for my 10-20 isn’t too bad, but it does make the lens a bit bulkier when stored in reverse.

In the photo, the top lens is my 10-20, the middle is my 105 macro, and the bottom is my 18-200.

By: Lens Hoods. Use ‘em if you got ‘em at CameraPorn

Lens Hoods. Use ‘em if you got ‘em at CameraPorn — Thu, 17 May 2007 16:54:24 +0000

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By: Ben

Ben — Thu, 17 May 2007 15:43:15 +0000

I know I should use my lens hoods, but most of the time I’m too lazy. One of these days its going to come back to haunt me. I’ve been lucky so far, even with my ultra-wide angle. The hood for the 10-22 is awkward so it gets left on the shelf most of the time.

That said, I always have the hood on my expensive telephoto. Like you mentioned it is a lot easier when you can just store the hood attached to the lens.

By: wingerz

wingerz — Thu, 17 May 2007 13:24:21 +0000

I’ve only got one, and it’s quite big (for the 70-200mm) so it ends up getting left at home a lot. You’ve encouraged me to bring it along and give it a shot; hopefully it’ll see some action this weekend.