Should I get a hood for this lens? If so what's a good starter hood?
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My opinion, yes, if for nothing else but for extra bump protection. I picked up the knock-off Canon ET-60 for my lens for $5 or $6 on Amazon. It is identical to the Canon one which was almost $30 I think. (It is only a piece of plastic, unless you're a total Canon snob. But even the knock-off says Canon on it so you can pretend it cost 5 times more.) I even got the useless little hood for my 18-55mm kit lens which serves no other purpose except minor bump protection and gives something else to grab onto when manual focussing. An added bonus of using hoods on these lenses is you can easily stand them on their ends without rolling away when changing lenses, for that it is worth the couple of dollars they each cost. On the 55-250mm I do think the hood cuts down on flare, I have taken many photos in harsh sunlight on vacation and I had zero issues with lens flare, also no vignetting issues with the ET-60. From my understanding the ET-60 model is designed for the 75-300mm but works with the 55-250mm. It also makes you look cooler because it adds a few inches so you have this giant looking lens sticking out and I feel more important taking pictures that way. Don't get a flower shape you need the round. Also it is reversable so you can install it backwards for storage. If you're interested the model EW-60C fits your 18-55mm kit lens, assuming you have and use the kit lens.
1295114
This is odd, I bought my wife a K5 which came with this lens and a hood. It was ordered from Amazon. reading comments someone, somewhere was messed up badly.
357412
Yes, this lens comes with a generous hood, both caps and a very well made cubic, or rather cubic, lens case. I find the lens, itself, excellent glass. Yes I would recommend it to friends. And yes, I intend to purchase additional Sigma lenses.
1337730
Yes, don't listen to these yahoo's who tell you not too. You are protecting your investment. Better to crack a filter than the actual lens, especially a more expensive one. And to the person who said it affects lens flaring... that's what a lens hood is for.I slap a $10 Vivitar on every lens I get. From my nifty-fifty Minolta to my Zeiss and G lenses. There is practically no difference in image quality and if anything it might be better. I am a professional photographer who shoots weddings, portraits, landscapes, etc and never take my equipment without protection.
75079
I used the hood to protect the front element as I didn't like running a UV filter. You can find the hood on eBay (not Sony brand) for less than 150. They even have rangefinder leica style hoods
556222
The company makes hoods for about every size lens. You have to determine what Canon lens you have to get proper fitment. It is dependant on the lens, not the camera
847446
The Tokina package that I received included a lens hood. Since the lens hood is very specific to the lens geometry, it makes sense to include it. And I think very highly of the the subject lens. I give it a 4 star rating.
166039
Honestly, I'm not sure about with a hood, I have a Canon 75-300mm and it fits great in the 3rd one (next to the largest), They aren't "skin tight". Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
78255
Most Nikon lenses come with hoods, but this one definitely does. If you are shooting with sunlight the hood is a must.
2254668
Hello, It fits fine on mine. The filter has an internal tread so it's outside dimension is exactly the same size as the outside of the lens. I have not had any issues with the hood showing up in pictures. I don't think you can put it on wrong, but the shorter flanges should orient side to side. Hope this helps...
2048093
Hi Harry, the lens does not come with a lens hood. We do not have a lens hood that is compatible with this model. Thanks_Mitch
324177
Normally it comes with a very nice case but I don't remember if it had a hood or not. Normally i never use the hoods of any of my lenses. This lens is one of the nicest and clearest long lenses I have used and the macro capability is very nice because you don't have to get so close to your subject.
846938
My Canon-mount version also came with a hood, and the lens-cap (72mm) was for that. With the hood removed, I tried filter adapter rings on the lens, and found that 55mm seemed to be what fit -- so a lens cap for the lens itself should be 55mm.
2171899
There is a lens hood but no other accessories. You will need to purchase a UV filter.
662389
FYI: I've never bought a lens that didn't come with a front & rear lens cap, and I believe every lens made ships with both.Oddly enough, some Canon lenses do not come with hoods, though this one does.
1723816
Tamron included a lens hood when I bought my lens so I don't know which other one would work. You might double check to see if the lens hood is still included.
1004516
As do I. Oddly enough, my lens didn't come with a hood. Weird. I never knew it was supposed to.