Is a HOOD necessary.Esp in macro photography? - Photography - International Cannagraphic Magazine Forums

e4ian · 10-10-2012, 03:02 PM

Hi. Fairly new to this DSLR photography.3 months approx and have just realised the cannon 58mm hood i bought wont fit the 50mm compact macro lens i have.
shoot.

d me yea 8mm difference !!

LittleAmsterdam · 10-11-2012, 05:41 AM

Depends on your lighting situation and potential for lens flare.

Hoods are always a good idea. They also protect the lens. I sometimes leave the hood on without putting on the lens cap. You can also stand them up on their lens hood while in storage.

e4ian · 10-11-2012, 10:56 AM

Yea thought that. thx bud

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e4ian Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: prodigy Posts: 991	Is a HOOD necessary.Esp in macro photography? Hi. Fairly new to this DSLR photography.3 months approx and have just realised the cannon 58mm hood i bought wont fit the 50mm compact macro lens i have. shoot. d me yea 8mm difference !!
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LittleAmsterdam Lat. 31.50 Long. -99.40 Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 475	Depends on your lighting situation and potential for lens flare. Hoods are always a good idea. They also protect the lens. I sometimes leave the hood on without putting on the lens cap. You can also stand them up on their lens hood while in storage.
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10-11-2012, 10:56 AM	#3
e4ian Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: prodigy Posts: 991	Yea thought that. thx bud
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