> I always use the hood. The hood protects my lens - I happen to
belong to
> the third group of photographers who use an UV filter only when its
> protection is really needed, e.g. in dusty and windy environments or
at
> the beach. The hood doesn't hurt - unlike a filter under certain
> conditions.
I too use the hood all the time and filter seldom. The hood stays on
in the bag too: to keep the lens cap in place. That is the one
aspect of lenses where marking the front element is most likely: in
the bag. Pity the caps are not a more secure fit, or even transparent
;o)
> Using the hood is not a must, though. Its flare protection can also
be
> replaced by shading the lens with your hand
I've never had a shot ruined on that lens by using the hood.
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