Do it yourself lens hoods

Not sure if this is the right place for it, or if this was even posted before.

I was searching the internet for something completely different when I came across this web site that offers printable lens hoods for a slew of different lenses. I tried one out and it works perfectly.

This could save someone some money, as I know some of the lens hoods for Canon cost a mint.

http://www.lenshoods.c​o.uk/

i believe other than blocking unwanted light a lens hood is also used for For protection and i think most people buy it for that reason so these wont help. But for blocking light, cool.

I'd say if one were to cut a hood using these patterns from some tagboard and thick paper rather than from standard printer paper, it may be a start. Of course, I'd be concerned that light would still be bouncing around inside the hood, so these would have to be lined with something to match the Canon models' felt-ish liner. Then again, I don't how I'd feel walking down the street with a piece of paper taped to the end of my lens.

Chako wrote in post #3590497
Not sure if this is the right place for it, or if this was even posted before.

I was searching the internet for something completely different when I came across this web site that offers printable lens hoods for a slew of different lenses. I tried one out and it works perfectly.

This could save someone some money, as I know some of the lens hoods for Canon cost a mint.

http://www.lenshoods.c​o.uk/

Yes, I've seen it and considered it for my then new 100 f/2.8 macro. Then I looked at the cost of the real hood versus the lens cost, and decided that the expensive Canon one would provide some physical protection.

Then: Yesterday I was in a very light drizzle for two hours. I suspect the paper one would have wilted a bit.

I have a couple of "dings" on this lenshood - it actually does protect the expensive lens. And it attaches quite easily and won't fall off.

But for indoor work or in the dry, the lenshoods idea is a good option. I suspect one should use black paper though to eliminate any reflections.

Chako wrote in post #3590497
http://www.lenshoods.c​o.uk/

I had just found that URL also. What I had wondered, however, was that instead of paper, what if you used a plastic, like 8 mil plastic sheeting. You could then use the paper print as a template to cut into the plastic and you could also line the inside with felt or some other cloth material so you cut down on reflections. By bonding the cloth material to the inside of the hood, you could also increase the rigidity of the hood.

Mel

melodybliss wrote in post #3612481
I had just found that URL also. What I had wondered, however, was that instead of paper, what if you used a plastic, like 8 mil plastic sheeting. You could then use the paper print as a template to cut into the plastic and you could also line the inside with felt or some other cloth material so you cut down on reflections. By bonding the cloth material to the inside of the hood, you could also increase the rigidity of the hood.

Mel

This is what I would do if I was going to make one. I would just use the paper as the template