2007-02-17 19:48:22 · 5 answers · asked by jc_smurf 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
I keep my lenses with their hoods on for protection against stray lights or other people's flashes, and also as a bit of protection from airborne dust/dirt. I also keep a UV filter on the lens to protect the front glass element from airborne dust/dirt, accidental scratches and fingerprints. It's easier to replace a filter (and MUCH cheaper) than an expensive lens.
2007-02-17 20:12:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
My lens hood is always on.
The people above bring up some great points
1 - You can't control every light source so the hood helps stray beams.
2 - It protects from color casts caused by close and vibrant colors
3 - It protects the lense should you drop it - the hood extends past the glass.
4 - It's convenient. When I photograph a wedding, taking the hood on and off repeatedly is just a pain in the ****
2007-02-17 22:06:52 · answer #2 · answered by Ipshwitz 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I leave mine all most all the time for the same reasons mentioned above. I was shooting with a f/2.8 telephoto this morning without the hood but that was only because I was shooting indoors with under a lighting situation I knew very well and knew I wouldn't be using the camera but for a few shots before it went back in the bag.
2007-02-18 15:27:16 · answer #3 · answered by k3s793 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's only needed in sunlight, but I keep mine on the lens all the time, because it's easier that way. It causes no harm for it to be there, where it won't get lost.
2007-02-17 19:59:18 · answer #4 · answered by Gee Wye 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Keep the hood on when you are not taking photos, it prevents dust and blemishes and scratches on the lens.
2007-02-17 19:59:31 · answer #5 · answered by eastglam 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋