Sage-Tips

Can I use lens hood with filter?

Yes you can, and it might be a good idea, because, depending on the multi-coating of the filter, that extra piece of glass can cause a bit of flare that a lens hood might prevent. If the lens hood attaches to the threads of the filter, you may need to use an extra-thin filter to avoid vignetting with wider lenses.

Should you always use a lens hood?

You should have a lens hood on all the time. Even when you’re inside or at night you could get stray light going over the front of your lens which will reduce the contrast of your image. Another bonus in using a lens hood is that it will protect the front of your lens.

Do you use a lens hood with a polarizing filter?

Some lenses allow you to mount a polarizing filter and still use a hood. Some lenses do not. You don’t need to have an ocean front view to practice using a polarizing filter (or a lens hood).

Does lens hood protect?

Aside from image quality, the other main purpose of a lens hood is to help protect your lens from bumps, scratches, fingerprints, and other sources of damage. Lens hoods also help keep debris off the front of your camera lens, which is very useful for taking pictures in rain or snow.

Should I use lens hood indoors?

A lens hood will stop stray light from entering the lense and washing out the picture. If you are indoors and don’t have strong light source shining stray light into the lens it won’t really make a differnce. However it will still protect the lens and shooting with the lens hood on all the time is a good habit to have.

What is the difference between a lens hood and filter?

The front element is stronger, though, and can take a more of a beating in the case of a bump or a fall compared to a filter. The better option in protecting your lens, however, is a lens hood.

Why do I need a lens hood?

Not only in extremely bright weather or when pointing your lens towards the sun or another strong light source. If you’re not using your lens hood to protect your lens element from more than just bright light, you’re missing out. The lens hood offers you protection.

Do you need a lens hood with a 17-40mm lens?

You’re using filters and the filter holder prevents you from attaching a lens hood. In all other shooting situations, it’s a good idea to use a lens hood if you have one. At worse, it’ll have no effect, but at best, it’ll save a shot. The hood on this 17-40mm lens has big cutouts because it’s such a wide-angle lens.

Why can’t I attach a hood to my photo?

The three main situations are: You actually want a flare effect in the photo – that’s self explanatory The lens is intended for a smaller sensor, and you’re capturing part of the hood in your photos You’re using certain filters or accessories on your lens, preventing you from attaching a hood