Question on Lens Hoods? - DPChallenge Forums

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

06/21/2007 12:23:28 PM · #1

Do you use them all the time and is it important to go out and buy one if your new lens does not come with one.

Figured I would ask cause they seem to want alot for that little piece of plastic.

SamDoe1

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

06/21/2007 12:26:21 PM · #2

Originally posted by digitalpins:

Do you use them all the time and is it important to go out and buy one if your new lens does not come with one.

Figured I would ask cause they seem to want alot for that little piece of plastic.

They want a lot more for a new lens so yes I use them all the time. I suggest you buy one too. What lens didn't come with one?

idnic

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

06/21/2007 12:27:57 PM · #3

There are some off-brand lens hoods made to fit most lenses. They work just as well and cost less.... Do some googling or check your local camera store.

06/21/2007 12:29:06 PM · #4

I got a got a canon 10-22mm for a dpcer here and I know originally canon did include and still does not include the hood with this lens. I have a 19-35mm tamron lens now that hood fits it but not exactly, some parts are on tight others are not.

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

06/21/2007 12:29:54 PM · #5

Originally posted by idnic:

There are some off-brand lens hoods made to fit most lenses. They work just as well and cost less.... Do some googling or check your local camera store.

I figured that also I checked B&H's website and came up only with canon's hood.. hmmm I will keep looking

SamDoe1

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

06/21/2007 12:30:41 PM · #6

Yeah, just buy the hood it'll give you some peace of mind later on. Also the hood for the 19mm lens won't work well because the 10mm lens will "see" it on the wide end. They are designed for the focal length of the lens you're using.