[Leica] Lens hoods???

[Leowesson]

Flare.  That's why I use them. 

Leo Wesson
leowesson.com

> On Mar 21, 2015, at 23:12, Jayanand Govindaraj <jayanand at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Actually, the best use of a lens hood is protection against knocks and
> falls. It takes the brunt of the damage, and generally saves the lens. Good
> insurance...
> Cheers
> Jayanand
> 
> On Sat, Mar 21, 2015 at 11:41 PM, Aram Langhans <leica_r8 at hotmail.com>
> wrote:
> 
>> I rarely use lens hoods for a variety of reasons.  I am speaking of my
>> Nikon lenses
>> 
>> take up too much space
>> interfere with operation of polarizing filter, unless you have such a lens
>> hood like Oly that allows for it.
>> Tend to get loose.
>> Not really very effective at blocking the direct sunlight when shooting
>> towards the sun.  A well placed hand is better.
>> Really useless on a zoom, as they must be small enough to not block the
>> wide, so when using the longer focal lengths they are really way too small
>> to be of any use.
>> 
>> My only use is when  it is raining, it will keep the front of the lens
>> dryer.
>> 
>> Aram
>> 
>> --------------------------------------------------
>> From: "Sonny Carter" <sonc.hegr at gmail.com>
>> Sent: Friday, March 20, 2015 9:27 AM
>> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org>
>> Subject: Re: [Leica] This is a fun and maybe image saving website....
>> 
>> Dante asks, "Are lens hoods actually useful with modern lenses?"
>>> 
>>> IMO, lens hoods are often most useful in the camera bag, so you don't need
>>> to cap both ends of the lens to protect it.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On Fri, Mar 20, 2015 at 10:41 AM, Dante Stella <dstella1 at ameritech.net>
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Plus the laser or inkjet printer in your backpack? :-)
>>>> 
>>>> Are lens hoods actually useful with modern lenses?
>>>> 
>>>> Dante
>>>> 
>>>>>> On Mar 20, 2015, at 10:33 AM, Frank Filippone <red735i at verizon.net>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> http://www.lenshoods.net/
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> This is a site for printing outlines of lens hoods on paper.  You then
>>>> cut
>>>>> them out, fold and glue them together, and apply to your lens.
>>>>> 
>>>>> While not for Leica, yet, it is an interesting idea if you lose your >
>>>> hood
>>>>> during a trip, and have no way of getting a factory replacement.
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> Cost:  A piece of paper/plastic/cardboard.  Plus probably a piece of
>>>> tape.
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> You must give the guy credit for thinking outside the box.
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> Frank Filippone
>>>>> 
>>>>> Red735i at verizon.net
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
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>>> 
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