Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2015/03/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I think it's a poor second to an MRC nano filter, since regardless of other mechanical protection, a hood does little to keep dust off a front element. And cleaning dust is how lenses get scratched up. And if I have to use a t-shirt or tie to clean optics in a pinch, I'd rather scrape a filter than a lens. Dante > On Mar 20, 2015, at 12:27 PM, Sonny Carter <sonc.hegr at gmail.com> wrote: > > 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 >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > > -- > Regards, > > Sonny > http://sonc.com/look/ > Natchitoches, Louisiana > 1714 > Oldest Permanent Settlement in the Louisiana Purchase > > USA > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information