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 08/07/2006 07:36:56 PM · #1
What are some scenarios should you use a lens hood? I have a tameron 28 - 300 and a Promaster 11 - 18mm. They came with the lens but not what they are used for. Any info would be great.

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 08/07/2006 07:40:29 PM · #2
So that if you are walking around and your lens bumps on something, it hits the lens hood and not the front element on your lens. That makes it so that instead of buying another lens worth hundreds of dollars, you just either have a small scratch or something on your lens hood. Even if the lens hood breaks...it's not nearly as expensive to replace as the lens itself. They also help to reduce lens flare as well.
 08/07/2006 08:00:35 PM · #3
Right on the nose. My 100-400mm has a small scratch or crack because I took it off to put it away but I reached down for something and it bounced of the ground. Still works fine, could be a pretty expensive learning experience to replace the the outside glass element.

Originally posted by SamDoe1:
So that if you are walking around and your lens bumps on something, it hits the lens hood and not the front element on your lens. That makes it so that instead of buying another lens worth hundreds of dollars, you just either have a small scratch or something on your lens hood. Even if the lens hood breaks...it's not nearly as expensive to replace as the lens itself. They also help to reduce lens flare as well.
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 08/07/2006 08:01:13 PM · #4
Originally posted by SamDoe1:
So that if you are walking around and your lens bumps on something, it hits the lens hood and not the front element on your lens. That makes it so that instead of buying another lens worth hundreds of dollars, you just either have a small scratch or something on your lens hood. Even if the lens hood breaks...it's not nearly as expensive to replace as the lens itself. They also help to reduce lens flare as well.

Simple translation..........always have it on.
 08/07/2006 08:02:40 PM · #5
always

edit: wear protection

Message edited by author 2006-08-07 20:02:57.
 08/07/2006 08:05:10 PM · #6
Some lens hoods are also meant to help reduce flare. The "help" is basically a joke for the wide angle lenses, but the large hoods on the long lenses do a good job reducing flare.

They are also handy in the rain. They will help keep the front element from getting wet...but once again, this is best for long lenses with large hoods.
 08/07/2006 08:06:25 PM · #7
Always use a lens hood.
It protects the lens
it reduces flare and increases contrast because of less flare
 08/07/2006 08:31:50 PM · #8
When you yourself have to shade your eyes when looking at the subject.
 08/07/2006 08:34:08 PM · #9
Originally posted by deapee:
always

edit: wear protection




Works for me :-)
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