Lens hood

b0314w · 7th July 2004

Hi

another post,

is there a universal lens hood for this few lens

1) 300D kit lens
2) canon 70-200 lens
3) canon 50mm F1.8 lens (if i get it)

thanks...

majere2sg · 7th July 2004

Originally Posted by b0314w

Hi

another post,

is there a universal lens hood for this few lens

1) 300D kit lens
2) canon 70-200 lens
3) canon 50mm F1.8 lens (if i get it)

thanks...

I don't think there is a universal lens hood..
Firstly, the focal length of those lens as well as the filter diameter are different, so they will need diff lens hood..
the 70-200mm L f4 or 2.8 lens does come with a lens hood.

nightwolf75 · 7th July 2004

u have to buy a lens hood according to the thread size. ie. - canon EF 50mm f1.8 is a 52mm thread. so, u have to looking for (a) the original canon lens hood, or (b) the generic collapsing rubber hoods.

do be careful on using lens hood on zooms as they will cause vignetting (a dark circle on the borders of ur pics). i kenna once and din know until i downloaded it...

ghost77 · 7th July 2004

I bought one for my 300D kit lens. The result of the image is good.
Model for the lens hood is EW-60C. I have a hard time looking for it.

max007007 · 7th July 2004

i alway source lens hood at tcw

sumball · 7th July 2004

Originally Posted by nightwolf75

u have to buy a lens hood according to the thread size. ie. - canon EF 50mm f1.8 is a 52mm thread. so, u have to looking for (a) the original canon lens hood, or (b) the generic collapsing rubber hoods.

do be careful on using lens hood on zooms as they will cause vignetting (a dark circle on the borders of ur pics). i kenna once and din know until i downloaded it...

hahahah nightwolf, tot u can see the dark circle thru the viewfinder,... hmmmm

sumball ==>

<== nightwolf

Will03 · 7th July 2004

hi all
BUt what are lens hood used for ? is it necessary ?

sumball · 7th July 2004

Originally Posted by Will03

hi all
BUt what are lens hood used for ? is it necessary ?

not necessary but better to have it to avoid the flare.

nightwolf75 · 7th July 2004

Originally Posted by sumball

not necessary but better to have it to avoid the flare.

haha... i'm entitled to screw up once in a while, okie...

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anyway, will03, its good to have a hood. in fact, some of the pros here will definitely say its a must to have. i know some shooters here won't shoot without one, and it does help to prevent lens flare. also, it acts an addition protection for ur lens in case of accidental bumps and drops.

RossChang · 7th July 2004

pros
1. Nicer pic with no flare
2. Nicer dressing for the camera

3. Better protection for lens
4. better protection agains dust (specifically applicable for 24-70)

cons
1. Troublesome
2. Attention grabbing...

mpenza · 7th July 2004

can use cheap rubber hoods that mounts onto the filter thread.

ST_sg · 7th July 2004

Originally Posted by RossChang

pros
1. Nicer pic with no flare
2. Nicer dressing for the camera
3. Better protection for lens
4. better protection agains dust (specifically applicable for 24-70)
...

Can't the UV filter serve the same?

mpenza · 7th July 2004

UV filter does not prevent flare.

sumball · 7th July 2004

Originally Posted by mpenza

can use cheap rubber hoods that mounts onto the filter thread.

ya, i paid only $5 for my 52mm hood. it is cheap and very soft. the cons is quite troublesome when u need to change filter, if not, it is pretty cool.

UV filter to me is just to protect the my lens and somehow it improve the warmness of my image, not to avoid the flare while CP help to prevent the reflection but it is for the subject, not for the lens itself.

get one and shoot into the sun and u will know how the hood will help u.

cheers!

ST_sg · 7th July 2004

I see I see... Thanks for the explanation.

BUY BUY BUY !!!

Cheers!
ST.

Ivan11 · 7th July 2004

For the 50mm/1.8, u will need another adapter b4 u can fix on the hood, forgot the model of the adapter though

nightwolf75 · 7th July 2004

Originally Posted by Ivan11

For the 50mm/1.8, u will need another adapter b4 u can fix on the hood, forgot the model of the adapter though

nope. i got a hoya rubber hood from mscolor dat fits the thread exactly.

sumball · 7th July 2004

Originally Posted by Ivan11

For the 50mm/1.8, u will need another adapter b4 u can fix on the hood, forgot the model of the adapter though

just get the thread size correct! no other accessories needed.

ST1100 · 8th July 2004

Flare is not reduced by the hood when you're shooting into the sun, or when there is a direct light source in the picture. It reduces flare only when outside light sources (not in the picture) that would have struck the surface of the lens are blocked out.

UV filter increases flare. It simply adds two more surfaces (front and back) which potentially can flare or ghost. At best, it does not add to the flare, but certainly does not cut flare in any way.

b0314w · 10th July 2004

Originally Posted by mpenza

can use cheap rubber hoods that mounts onto the filter thread.

first, thanks for the reply,

but where can i find the S$5 rubber hood?

7th July 2004	#1
b0314w New Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 13	Lens hood Hi another post, is there a universal lens hood for this few lens 1) 300D kit lens 2) canon 70-200 lens 3) canon 50mm F1.8 lens (if i get it) thanks...

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nightwolf75 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: in bet MORE diaper changes... Posts: 14,564	u have to buy a lens hood according to the thread size. ie. - canon EF 50mm f1.8 is a 52mm thread. so, u have to looking for (a) the original canon lens hood, or (b) the generic collapsing rubber hoods. do be careful on using lens hood on zooms as they will cause vignetting (a dark circle on the borders of ur pics). i kenna once and din know until i downloaded it... __________________ When did ignorance become a point of view? - Dilbert budget AD/ROM shooter, anyone?

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ghost77 Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 464	lens hood for 300D kit lens I bought one for my 300D kit lens. The result of the image is good. Model for the lens hood is EW-60C. I have a hard time looking for it.

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ST_sg Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,611	I see I see... Thanks for the explanation. BUY BUY BUY !!! Cheers! ST. __________________ Canon 40D\|17-55 f/2.8 IS\|100 f/2.8 Macro\|135 f/2L\|430ex\|BG-E2

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max007007 Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 647	i alway source lens hood at tcw

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Will03 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 4,279	hi all BUt what are lens hood used for ? is it necessary ?

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RossChang Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,563	pros 1. Nicer pic with no flare 2. Nicer dressing for the camera 3. Better protection for lens 4. better protection agains dust (specifically applicable for 24-70) cons 1. Troublesome 2. Attention grabbing...

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mpenza Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 13,397	can use cheap rubber hoods that mounts onto the filter thread.

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Ivan11 Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Sembawang Posts: 406	For the 50mm/1.8, u will need another adapter b4 u can fix on the hood, forgot the model of the adapter though

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ST1100 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Singapore, Bedok Posts: 1,801	Flare is not reduced by the hood when you're shooting into the sun, or when there is a direct light source in the picture. It reduces flare only when outside light sources (not in the picture) that would have struck the surface of the lens are blocked out. UV filter increases flare. It simply adds two more surfaces (front and back) which potentially can flare or ghost. At best, it does not add to the flare, but certainly does not cut flare in any way.