Is there a removable hood, and would it work to shoot both with and without the hood?
2050432
Yes. The hood is removable. As a matter of fact we shoot hoodless and just crop the head because the person wearing the suit is also speaking.
1773319
No, but please note that all lenses can benefit from a hood! Check Amazon's deals for a good price!
2185641
Katrina, the hood attaches to the ring bayonet-style - it's super simple to remove, but stays on very securely when it's on. I typically keep it on, unless I'm using the optical viewfinder - the hood blocks some of the frame when using it.
1016709
Hi Rhonda! I would remove the rubber hood when changing filters as it will be easier to do. You can push the hood back to allow more light and get rid of the tunnel look when taking pics.Tried to respond on a previous note, but it wouldn't send??!! You have a might fine camera, I hope you get much enjoyment from it over time. IF you have questions, please drop a line andI will get back to you quickly. Very Best, Mike
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I don't think it's good for a full frame camera. I used to use it on my 60D but now on my 5D it is very vignetted. Interested to hear what sawing the removable hood would look like, not sure if it'd fix the problem though.
1004516
As do I. Oddly enough, my lens didn't come with a hood. Weird. I never knew it was supposed to.
1841051
That is correct, it does not come with a hood. It is a wonderful lens, you will not be sorry!
1000402
Yes, The hood is attached at the front. The head does not move separately, the joint is at the torso.
2171899
There is a lens hood but no other accessories. You will need to purchase a UV filter.
2213694
Yes. I keep the camera in an upright position and it fits with the rubber hood on.
2098713
Sadly it has a screw-on adapter then the hood attaches to that. I found the adapter ring was causing the shadowing in the corners of the pictures. I returned it and got the Canon hood which WAS a bayonet style hood ( NO ADAPTER RING) and it works perfectly..
703925
My lens did not come with a hood. just a lens cover. Bought a hood separately.
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
1120750
yes it comes with a hood and extension for hood if you have a compact sensor camera
399540
No - a lens hood eliminates flaring & is great protection for your front lense element.+
298990
Yes. I didn't realize a hood came with the lens and ordered it separately. But I really didn't need it.
203738
The collar is designed for easy removal-just twist the knurled knob to loosen and then pull up on the knob and the collar can then be detached. I see from your comment to a previous response that your issue is with the knob itself when the knob is in the vertical position. I don't believe you can remove the knob and still have the collar attached so for your situation it appears you will need to remove the collar when shooting vertically.