Shape Lens Hood
I have some questions about lens hoods?
1. As I understand, the purpose of lens hoods is to avoid flare where there is excessive amount of light? Is this correct or does it serve another purpose?
2. Do lens hoods come attached to lenses or can you buy them separately? I have a Canon telephoto lens that I would like a lens hood for. Can I buy one for it?
3. Are lens hoods waterproof? Would they be affected by rain?
4. Do different shapes have different purposes? I have noticed that some hoods are kind of a zigzag design while others are solid all the way across.
5. In what situations would you use a lens hood? I'm assuming you would use them when there is a lot of light, but I think I may be wrong?
Thanks in advance!
1. The main purpose is flare reduction. Because of that they can increase contrast a bit. Contrary to what other people say a lens hood can also protect the front of the lens. Just depends on from what.
2. Yes you can buy one if it didn't come with the hood
3. some high-end canon hoods are felt covered on the inside, that doesn't take rain well. Other brands use all plastic hoods that have no problems with rain.
4. Fashion mainly.
5. In what situation wouldn't you use one is more of a question. That's mainly when you're shooting with an on-camera flash.
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