Hoods protect from more than just light. Physical protection as well. Mine are always on. I have a dedicated hood for each lens. Only time it might not be on would be if I used the camera's built-in flash - something I try never to do anyways.
gasrocks Cream of the Crop ![]() 13,432 posts Likes: 2 Joined Mar 2005 Location: Portage, Wisconsin USA More info | Jan 25, 2014 16:50 | #31 Hoods protect from more than just light. Physical protection as well. Mine are always on. I have a dedicated hood for each lens. Only time it might not be on would be if I used the camera's built-in flash - something I try never to do anyways. GEAR LIST
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InfiniteDivide "I wish to be spared" ![]() More info | Jan 25, 2014 19:36 | #32 EOS5DC wrote in post #16634578 ![]() I am confused. What question is this post an answer to? LV Moose wrote in post #16634590 ![]() I'm confused, too. Why is a hood needed only when you shoot wide open? Errant sunlight hitting the front element can have negative effects whether the aperture is wide open or not. I also don't see the use of ND filters only when you're shooting wide open. Wow I understand the confusing. James Patrus
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EOS5DC Senior Member 791 posts Joined Dec 2013 More info | Jan 25, 2014 20:05 | #33 ![]() InfiniteDivide wrote in post #16636771 ![]() Wow I understand the confusing. I intended to just list the three times a would or would not use a lens hood. Outdoors, indoors and during the evening or night street shooting. The "Shooting wide open and and ND filter" references were a reply to another thread, entirely. Sorry for the confusion. I still don't get it. I use a hood only when I am using a lens. How does that differ from what you do? Bodies: 60D, 6D.
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InfiniteDivide "I wish to be spared" ![]() More info | Jan 25, 2014 20:15 | #34 jr#8 wrote in post #16633825 ![]() Trying to figure out weather or not to use the hood or when? EOS5DC wrote in post #16636827 ![]() I still don't get it. I use a hood only when I am using a lens. How does that differ from what you do? Based on the OP asking weather or not to use a hood, and when a hood would apply. James Patrus
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EOS5DC Senior Member 791 posts Joined Dec 2013 More info | Jan 25, 2014 20:18 | #35 ![]() InfiniteDivide wrote in post #16636851 ![]() Based on the OP asking weather or not to use a hood, and when a hood would apply. I simply stated that I do use a hood, when working outdoors, I sometimes (40%) use a hood when shooting indoors, and I often do not use a hood when shooting at even or night. I do not bring it with me at all. I do not leave my hoods attached after changing lenses or mounted inside my bag without reversing them. I was not stating that I use my hoods in a different way, only stating how I personally use mine. Thanks. We all use lens hoods in our own way. From always use them all the time to don't even own one. I do what works for me; everyone should be permitted the same latitude. Bodies: 60D, 6D.
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InfiniteDivide "I wish to be spared" ![]() More info | Jan 25, 2014 20:23 | #36 As a followup I can add that the 17-55 lens is great for a travel lens, and I am glad I brought my hood, although it was bulky in my bag. James Patrus
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Preeb Goldmember ![]() More info | jr#8 wrote in post #16633825 ![]() Trying to figure out weather or not to use the hood or when? Almost always. I never take them off unless the camera is stored in my pack, and then I reverse the one on the 70-200. The one on the 17-55 is always on. The 100mm L macro I don't usually use it for the reason someone mentioned above, because the hood gets in the way when shooting macro. mzondeki wrote in post #16634037 ![]() When not to use : 1. Using Circular polarizer 2. While travelling, if you want to look less appealing to theives. Actually this isn't universally true. I can use a CPL with the hood on my 17-55, but it's a bit more difficult with the 70-200. Doesn't seem to me that a hood is going to be the deciding factor if a thief is checking you out. Rick
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InfiniteDivide "I wish to be spared" ![]() More info | Jan 26, 2014 16:49 | #38 Preeb wrote in post #16638048 ![]() Doesn't seem to me that a hood is going to be the deciding factor if a thief is checking you out. I agree, but the hood on my 24L II hides the red ring nicely James Patrus
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panicatnabisco Senior Member ![]() More info | Jan 26, 2014 21:03 | #39 I always have them on unless im lazy or shooting a gig when quick changes are necessary and fumbling with a lens hood would take up too much time Canon 1DX III | 1DX | 6D II | 6D | 16-35/2.8 II | 24-70/2.8 II | 35/1.4 II | 50/1.8 | 70-200/2.8 IS II | 85/1.4 IS | 100/2.8 IS macro | 200mm f/2 | 400/2.8 IS II | 2xIII
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InfiniteDivide "I wish to be spared" ![]() More info | Jan 26, 2014 21:33 | #40 Also if I go out for street shooting at night I never take a hood, while it could help with stray street light and flare. I often need literally all the light I can get to keep my shutter speed up at 1.8 I always leave it at home then. James Patrus
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Gnhntn Senior Member More info | Jan 26, 2014 21:48 | #41 The only time I don't have a hood on my lens is when I am using a flash. They protect the lens, as well as prevent stray light that you don't need/want. Whenever I am outside near the beach, the wind is blowing, or similar, I use an UV Filter, there are several good ones out there, I prefer the Hoya Pro 1 filters, but that is me (do not buy the cheapest, as you get what you pay for with filters). "Why is it that children know how to forgive and forget...But adults forget how to forgive?"
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quindecima Member ![]() 141 posts Likes: 1 Joined Jun 2012 Location: Oregon More info | If they are so bitchin why do I see a lower petal in the pic when I shoot with my 17-35L? Gear 50D, 100mm macro 2.8 L, 24-105mm 4.0 L, 100-400mm 4.5-5.6 L, 17-35mm 2.8 L
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CanonVsNikon Senior Member 255 posts Joined Jan 2013 More info | Jan 27, 2014 00:03 | #43 ![]() 2 reasons
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