Should I get a hood for this lens? I hear a lot about hoods, and before ordering this lens I wanted to see if other people generally use a hood with this lens or not. If so what's a good starter hood? There are so many to choose from, I would just want a general starter hood. Any suggestions would be helpful (or, if most people don't think it's needed, I'll skip the extra expense and added bulk). Thanks! Should I get a hood for this lens? I hear a lot about hoods, and before ordering this lens I wanted to see if other people generally use a hood with this lens or not. If so what's a good... » Read More Should I get a hood for this lens? I hear a lot about hoods, and before ordering this lens I wanted to see if other people generally use a hood with this lens or not. If so what's a good starter hood? There are so many to choose from, I would just want a general starter hood. Any suggestions would be helpful (or, if most people don't think it's needed, I'll skip the extra expense and added bulk). Thanks! « Show Less
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Yes I would suggest a hood, when ever you buy a new lens you should buy a hood to go along with it. I agree with O'Connor, you don't need to spend 30 dollars on a hood when a generic brand will do like he said its just a piece of plastic, it will fit just fine and do the job just like a 30 dollar lens hood would.
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Thank you! This was really helpful. I'm going with the ET-60, hope to test it out this weekend!
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The hood is perfect for my camera and I use it to deflect sunlight. Care should be used in connecting it and make sure it "clicks" into place. No problems with it since purchase for my SX30.
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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
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So despite it being a macro there's no problem with regular focusing?The 50mm 1.8 is really shoddy build quality, I think you're thinking of that. The 50mm 1.4 (3 times the price) is quite sturdy.I use the 28-105mm (the cheap one, not the L glass) I got this around the same time my friend got the 28-135, which looks like a better lens on the surface, yet he hated his and sold it. It's a much larger lens physically, while the 28-105 is really small, so that's something to consider. I also felt like mine focused better, although that wasn't an objective test. And it's half the price, which is nice. Something to consider So despite it being a macro there's no problem with regular focusing?The 50mm 1.8 is really shoddy build quality, I think you're thinking of that. The 50mm 1.4 (3 times the price) is quite sturdy.I use the 28-105mm (the cheap one, not the L glass) I got this around the same time my friend got the 28-135, which looks like a better lens on the surface, yet he hated his and sold it. It's a much larger lens physically, while the 28-105 is really small, so that's something to consider. I also felt like mine focused better, although that wasn't an objective test. And it's... » Read More So despite it being a macro there's no problem with regular focusing?The 50mm 1.8 is really shoddy build quality, I think you're thinking of that. The 50mm 1.4 (3 times the price) is quite sturdy.I use the 28-105mm (the cheap one, not the L glass) I got this around the same time my friend got the 28-135, which looks like a better lens on the surface, yet he hated his and sold it. It's a much larger lens physically, while the 28-105 is really small, so that's something to consider. I also felt like mine focused better, although that wasn't an objective test. And it's half the price, which is nice. Something to consider « Show Less
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Did you ever get a lens? I'm making the same decision now. If so, what did you buy? Are you happy with your decision? Is there anything else you would add that would help me make a decision. Thanks!
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I believe a hood was included with my new lens. This lens is a wonder, by the way. It looks odd and it performs WAY beyond its price.
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This hood is for a specific Nikon lens. It's not a screw-in hood and has no threads. It won't fit a lens it wasn't designed for. The hood has spring-loaded tabs that match a groove on the lens rim. The hood slips over and slightly behind the front of the lens. The tabs snap into the groove and hold fast. The lens's existing threads are unencumbered and filters may be installed or removed as needed. In any case, you shouldn't place any filters on a hood. Filters should be placed as close to a lens's front element as feasible to minimize any internal reflections and optical artifacts.
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I have purchased extra lens caps for mine. You just need to order a 67mm diameter cap. http://www.amazon.com/Lens-Cap-Bundle-Snap--including/dp/B00DZIFWSO/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1429674569&sr=1-2&keywords=67mm+lens+cap As for the hood, I haven't had to order a new one or additional ones but I imagine you can (again 67mm).
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It came with 2 hoods. One large and one smaller. It's been a wonderful lens although I haven't had a lot of opportunities to use it. My son borrows it all the time for wedding shoots and loves it and he's fairly picky when it comes to a good lens. For the price compared to Canon it's a great lens. Very heavy though.
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It does not come with a hood. Generally speaking, lenses of this focal length do not benefit much from hoods, but Canon does have a hood for this lens if you want to look cool. By the way, I LOVE this lens. Not only does it address a host of needs for the amateur photographer, but it has one of the elements (UD glass) in it that make the L series so extraordinary. It is also the best lens I have found for doing video with a 7D in close quarters like a room.
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That is correct, it does not come with a hood. It is a wonderful lens, you will not be sorry!
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Ok, great info as usual! I'm not going to be taking many close up "macro" type shots or shots with focused forground objects w/ blurred backgrounds to start off, and I really like the 24-105 f/4 L IS lens, would that be probobly the best "walk around" lens for the XSi then? Also, can a 2.8 lens take landscape / scenic shots where the foreground and background are both in focus? I am confused about that with the f# & lenses.The night railroading shots I posted before are a main priority and I have seen some excellent night / low light posted images under the 24-105 f/4 L IS lens here on Amazon.I have a question on the 50D kit lens quality but I'll try to post that under the 50D discussions. Thanks again for all your input. Ok, great info as usual! I'm not going to be taking many close up "macro" type shots or shots with focused forground objects w/ blurred backgrounds to start off, and I really like the 24-105 f/4 L IS lens, would that be probobly the best "walk around" lens for the XSi then? Also, can a 2.8 lens take landscape / scenic shots where the foreground and background are both in focus? I am confused about that with the f# & lenses.The night railroading shots I posted before are a main priority and I have seen some excellent night / low light... » Read More Ok, great info as usual! I'm not going to be taking many close up "macro" type shots or shots with focused forground objects w/ blurred backgrounds to start off, and I really like the 24-105 f/4 L IS lens, would that be probobly the best "walk around" lens for the XSi then? Also, can a 2.8 lens take landscape / scenic shots where the foreground and background are both in focus? I am confused about that with the f# & lenses.The night railroading shots I posted before are a main priority and I have seen some excellent night / low light posted images under the 24-105 f/4 L IS lens here on Amazon.I have a question on the 50D kit lens quality but I'll try to post that under the 50D discussions. Thanks again for all your input. « Show Less
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I find that the lens hood is very helpful in bright sunlight. The only hood that I have used is the one that comes with the lens.
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I think it is the right size or a little tight. Then hoods are a little wider than the lens and are tricky to put in, but I think it's doable. It's tight. If I remember this is the medium size mag. You might want to go bigger if you think you'll add tho this list.
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It comes with a lens hood. If you didn't get one you contact Sony. Otherwise it is a wide angle zoom lens and you will need a Sony SH117 Lens Hood for a 72mm lens.
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I'm not sure I understand the question, but will answer as best I can. If you reverse the hood and twist it on, it should fit on the lens and you can put a lens cap on the lens. I always put my lens cap on first and then put the hood on the lens afterwards, but, yes you can put the hood on the lens and then cap it.
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It should come with a lens hood, at least mine did. Check the Richo web site for a list of authorized dealers. Amazon is one but many dealers are not.