I see photographers who don’t use their lens hoods. Or they have them on the lens … but reversed. Here are three reasons why you should use a lens hood. 1. It protects your lens. You want to protect your lens, don’t you? Some of you even put UV filters
Given the substantial investment in high-quality lenses, it’s crucial to prioritize their protection. While there’s ongoing debate about whether lens hoods or UV filters offer superior protection, I believe lens hoods provide a more effective and cost-efficient solution. Lens hoods UV filters UV filters can offer some limited protection against
A lens hood’s main purpose it to prevent lens flare caused by light entering the side of the lens. Most photographers use the hood outdoors, but don’t think they need it while shooting in a studio. Here’s why you should always keep the lens hood on. Lens flare and protection
One of the most common complaints I hear from Olympus users is how the LH-76 lens hood for the 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO breaks easily. It’s happened to me before, so I understand the pain. While the lens hood is certainly a unique and cool design, letting you contract it so
Mother Nature doesn’t always play in our favor. Being in Michigan, I’ve dealt with all the different elements there are. Last weekend, I had the privilege to photograph the MSU Gran Fondo, a bike race organized by the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine to support skin cancer awareness, prevention
Lens hoods are probably one of the most overlooked and important pieces of gear that we have for our lenses. They help with a number of things — with everything from reducing lens flares to getting rid of haze caused by the sun. What Does a Lens Hood Do? “Shade” Your
