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10/27/2007 07:42:54 PM · #1 |
Do you shoot with your lens hood on at all times?
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10/27/2007 07:43:53 PM · #2 |
| Yup. Only exception is with the 100mm macro when shooting macro. The hood interferes with lighting when focusing close. |
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10/27/2007 07:46:23 PM · #3 |
| Yes always - only exception is my 50 cause I have not got around to ordering it - I rarely use it outside anyway. On the other side... I don't have a clear filter or anything on the lenses. |
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10/27/2007 07:48:48 PM · #4 |
| Always, The only time I do not is when I am using my polarizing filter |
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10/27/2007 07:50:43 PM · #5 |
| on my zoom lens it is ALWAYS on, I should however mention that it is usually turned around in it's storage position. I have used it a few times but could probably be more. |
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10/27/2007 08:32:10 PM · #6 |
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10/27/2007 08:36:39 PM · #7 |
I always shoot with mine on. Exceptions to the rule however are anytime I am macro shooting (like someone else said it blocks the light), and I also take them off when using my Cokin rectangular filters because the hood simply won't fit over the rig.
Message edited by author 2007-10-27 20:37:07.
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10/27/2007 08:47:26 PM · #8 |
depends on what kinda mood i'm in and how big i want my lens to look.
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10/27/2007 09:28:27 PM · #9 |
I have mine on all the time. I don't use filters (other than a GND or Polorizer) so the lens hood is what protects the front of the lens from casual bumps and junk as well as serving it's purpose of keeping out stray light that causes lens flare.
Mike
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10/27/2007 09:41:17 PM · #10 |
They help with stray light control, and also improve klutz resistance level of the lens. Ditto about not with macro or with Cokin type filters or polarizers.
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10/27/2007 09:44:14 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by MikeJ:
I have mine on all the time. I don't use filters (other than a GND or Polorizer) so the lens hood is what protects the front of the lens from casual bumps and junk as well as serving it's purpose of keeping out stray light that causes lens flare.
Mike |
Ditto for me, and for the same exact reasons.
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10/27/2007 09:44:21 PM · #12 |
| Always, for reasons above; it also protects the front element. |
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10/27/2007 09:44:23 PM · #13 |
| I had to learn the hard way with my 100-400mm. Didn't have it on, bent down to pick something up and now I have small crack in outer glass....I always have it on now. |
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10/27/2007 09:45:34 PM · #14 |
| Always, for reasons above; it also protects the front element. |
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10/27/2007 10:15:07 PM · #15 |
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10/27/2007 10:15:47 PM · #16 |
Originally posted by KarenNfld:
Never |
Rebel! ;-)
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10/27/2007 10:18:48 PM · #17 |
I was expecting some to say they shoot with the hood in reverse, which is silly because that's what wrists are for. :P
Message edited by author 2007-10-27 22:19:09.
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10/27/2007 10:23:16 PM · #18 |
Originally posted by dwterry:
Originally posted by KarenNfld:
Never |
Rebel! ;-) |
Ha! I also rarely use a tripod, only for long exposures.
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10/27/2007 10:30:49 PM · #19 |
Always on, and in place of UV filters as conditions permit. Exceptions to always on would only be when using built-in flash where the hood becomes an obstacle or with macro lenses.
When the lens cap is on I will often reverse the hood. |
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10/27/2007 10:33:32 PM · #20 |
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10/27/2007 10:34:33 PM · #21 |
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10/27/2007 10:41:40 PM · #22 |
The only time I don't use lens hoods is when I'm shooting extreme close-up macros.
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10/27/2007 11:16:00 PM · #23 |
I keep it on permanently for the 10-20 and 17-50. For the 50, there's no lens hood, but the front element is set very deep into the body, having the same light-blocking and protective properties. For the 70-200, it's just too much hassle to put the lens cap on with the hood on, so I usually have it reversed.
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10/27/2007 11:23:03 PM · #24 |
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10/27/2007 11:57:19 PM · #25 |
Outdoors almost always. the rest of the time usually not.
Partly because not all me lenses have hoods, partly because for weddings I use a belt system and the hoods don't fit, and putting them on and off is a pain and takes time.
My 10-22 suffers no flare issues so it needs no hood. the 70-200 and 17-55 can be affected by flare so I have hoods for them and try to use them. my 28 and 85 don't seem to be affected by flare much (i have no hood for the 85 anyway). the 28-135 is my newest and i use it in the studio, sans hood. again, i don't have one for it. easy enough to watch for flare though.
protection wise? buy a $1700 lens and you learn to be careful real fast - it becomes second nature really, so you don't bump things and it's not an issue.
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