Lens Hoods?

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Hiya! I would like more information about them, whats the best style, what they are used for, when is best to use them?

Lots of questions, sorry but would really like to know.

Thanks in advance.
 
I use them all the time,usely I use the ones that are recommend for the lens,a lot of the time they come with the lens :)
 
Use the one that's made for the lens. Protects the front element from knocks, and CAN reduce flare.
 
I bought my camera second hand and it didnt come with the hood!
Are the suitable for all the time use or best for sunny days/bright lights etc?

Thanks
 
Bambi'sThumper said:
Hiya! I would like more information about them, whats the best style, what they are used for, when is best to use them?

Lots of questions, sorry but would really like to know.

Thanks in advance.
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Hi Jenny

Lens hoods give you some added protection for the front element, they help to reduce any sun flare..

With regards to which style is best - my advice is to get the lens hood that is recommended by the manufactorer. You next option is genuine or 3rd party ...
 
Hoods don't come with a camera, they come with lenses!
I use mine all the time (exept when a quick photo is required!)
 
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Bambi'sThumper said:
I bought my camera second hand and it didnt come with the hood!
Are the suitable for all the time use or best for sunny days/bright lights etc?

Thanks
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As Baz says, hood come with lenses (some makes)

Is it the 18-55 Canon lens you have ?

Do you have any other lenses ?
 
Simon's about got it spot on. For me, the hood stays on all the time. Not only does it protect the front element from knocks and scratches, it allows the right amount of light to get to the right area to cut down on lens flares and the shape is made specifically for the lens to cut down on vignetting.
Some lenses, specially the more expensive ones, come with the lens but quite often you have to buy them separately. Check on the manufacturers website for the correct hood to the lens.
A lot of people don't use hoods for protection though, they use UV filters instead. I'm not going to start another debate on should you or shouldn't you, I'm just going to say that in my experience (after using filters for a while before removing them all) all the filters did was degrade the IQ of the photo. Sure I'd use them under really adverse weather, but the only filters I use now are polarizing ones, and for me only occasionally.
 
Ah shoot, read that wrong haha!
Well I bought a second hand lens and it didnt come with a hood - thats better (i did do both)!
Yes on a 350D
I also have a 70 - 300, I think it is but never use it as its useless without a tripod and I've got a wonky tripod! Lol
 
I have a UV filter on - always have, thought it was just the way it was meant to be and didnt question it.
I do seem to get lots of lens flare which I hate so it may be worth while then.

Thanks for all advice!
 
Bambi'sThumper said:
I have a UV filter on - always have, thought it was just the way it was meant to be and didnt question it.
I do seem to get lots of lens flare which I hate so it may be worth while then.

Thanks for all advice!
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Take it off, under normal shooting. Put it on when on windy beach (sand) or anywhere sh I mean grit etc can get on the lens.
 
Bambi'sThumper said:
Ah shoot, read that wrong haha!
Well I bought a second hand lens and it didnt come with a hood - thats better (i did do both)!
Yes on a 350D
I also have a 70 - 300, I think it is but never use it as its useless without a tripod and I've got a wonky tripod! Lol
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The Canon 18-55 needs the EW-60C lens hood

Is it the Canon 70-300 lens, if so the hood is a ET-65B


Hope this is of some help...
 
So just use the UV to prevent dirt and stuff getting in? Is that the best it can be used for?
 
Bambi'sThumper said:
So just use the UV to prevent dirt and stuff getting in? Is that the best it can be used for?
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Yep! UV serves no purpose on DSLR's exept protection.
 
I used to always shoot with a UV filter on and rarely used the lens hood.

After reading several topics on here about filters/hoods I ALWAYS have my hood on and very rarely use the UV filter.

To explain the bit about a hood reducing glare, think about trying to look at something in the distance on a sunny/bright day. If you haven't got sunglasses on, most people put their hands either sides of their eyes and create a tunnel to help them see more clearly. This is effectively what a hood is doing ;)

I find that my photos have a lot more contrast and the colours are more vibrant using a hood and no filter :)
 
Thank you, thats a great explination! Love it! I think i'll be going for one and stop using my UV!
 
andyred said:
The Canon 18-55 needs the EW-60C lens hood

Is it the Canon 70-300 lens, if so the hood is a ET-65B


Hope this is of some help...
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Is there a thread on the forums with lenses / hoods recommended?

If not perhaps its something we could have as a sticky. It would help me and I'm sure many others.
 
The likes of canon will say the model number of the hood which should be used with it. You don't really need a thread of recommendations. There are cheaper alternatives but most are not as good.
 
what about those lenses with focus/zoom elements sticking out of the main structure of the lens body?

i always use lens hood on my 35mm prime, because it is mounted on the main lens body. but i usually don't put hood on my zoom lenses because the parts that move in and out seems very fragile and could be damaged by knocks, lens hood seems to increase chances of that.
 
jason7579 said:
Is there a thread on the forums with lenses / hoods recommended?

If not perhaps its something we could have as a sticky. It would help me and I'm sure many others.
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Really not needed.
Find out which model of hood for your lens, then stick with that. The wrong hood can cause vigneting, particularly on zooms that have have a moving focus.
I use both original and third party hoods, performance wise there is little or no difference apart from price!
 
I'd say a lens hood is one of the most important & often underrated pieces of photography equipment available.
I love it when I see someone shooting with the hood reversed on the lens.
 
jackthekipper said:
I'd say a lens hood is one of the most important & often underrated pieces of photography equipment available.
I love it when I see someone shooting with the hood reversed on the lens.[/QUOTE]

Why?
If it is a case of missing a shot while I put the hood on, then it stays reversed!
If there is little or no chance of damage/flare, then it stays reversed!
Don't see any problem with that.
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Ah I see, so its a reversed hood that I've been seeing on lots of tourist's cameras and thought what the hell was it! Thanks for that! - I'm a bit slow on the uptake sometimes haha
 
Canon will sting you for an original lens hood, most of them are just a bit of plastic, unless you have a very expensive lens then they are sometimes felt lined. I would find the model you need and buy a cheap fake version off e-bay for about a quarter of the price Canon charge.
 
Thats what I was planning on doing.... Thought thats what everyone did! haha
 
The F76 lens hood sun shade is meant to work well. My best mate has a Canon Eos 350d. He says that the F76 works really well. Hope this helps
 
Thats a third party petal lens hood (F76). If used on an 18-55mm kit lens, that will probably mean vigneting at the wide end.
If you look at the correct hood for this lens, it is very narrow indeed, and IfI remember correctly, the focus ring turns with the hood.
 
hoods can also stop little hexagons appearing on a photo, those can be caused by certain light bulbs so its always a good idea to have the hood attatched when indoors
 
Good thread. :)

Can someone provide a direct link to a source for lenses/hoods?

I only have one for my telephoto and after reading this, feel I should get one for my other lenses.
 
Tom C said:
Good thread. :)

Can someone provide a direct link to a source for lenses/hoods?

I only have one for my telephoto and after reading this, feel I should get one for my other lenses.
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Your easiest way is to google "lens hood for ....,"

If they are canon lenses, if you go on their site and look up your lens, it'll tell you the hood required.

I would presume its the same for other makes :-)
 
Managed to get hoods for my 3 lenses and some black sticky backed felt for that original look ;) for less than a tenner from eBay. I'm normally a believer of you get what you pay for but for that price I thought it was worth a try.
 
Thanks guys - found the hoods.

Great idea with the sticky back felt, Jason. I might give that a blast.
 
Tom C said:
Thanks guys - found the hoods.

Great idea with the sticky back felt, Jason. I might give that a blast.
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Once I have all of the bits and have put them together I will take some pics to see if there is any obstruction to the view once the felt is applied and report back here with pics if wanted.

And if it doesn't work the felt cost £2 so no big deal :)
 
If no lens hood was supplied or the original has been lost, free templates for DIY lens hoods (all the major manufacturers) can be loaded for DSLR here <a href="http://www.lenshoods.net/" rel="nofollow">www.lenshoods.net/</a> or 35mm SLR here <a href="http://www.lenshoods.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">www.lenshoods.co.uk/</a>. If your specific lens is not listed, choose one designed for a lens of identical focal length and filter size or create a custom template.

Rather than just paper or card, I now make mine using black fab foam/foamie sheets for the exterior face and black felt for the interior; both of which are widely available from craft stores. The task is made much easier if one of the materials has a self-adhesive backing. The printed paper template can be used as a cutting guide having first 'tacked' it lightly to the foam sheet using a glue stick (Pritt or similar). Once the hood has been cut to shape, the paper can be just peeled-off.

Although the hood can be fitted (slid) onto the lens as described in the instructions, a more professional and convenient finish can be obtained by fitting the hood to the rim of a cheap stepping ring (in the case of the Vivitar lens shown, a step-up ring of 62-67mm was used.

[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/garrulusapis/7289208898/] DIY Lens Hoods by Dr 'B ', on Flickr[/URL]

Jon ;)
 
Finally got a couple of the hoods, added the felt and all seems fine.

I don't have any comparisons with / without the felt but even if it only helps a couple of times it didn't cost much at all and was easy to apply.

 
Wow. So glad I started this thread its flipping flown off! :clap: (easily pleased)

So much advice, thanks everyone! - Great idea with the felt - it actually looks brilliant!
 
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