Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2015/03/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]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 >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> 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 > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information