Henry Posner/B&H Photo-Video wrote:
>
> IMHO you only need the hood when both of the following conditions obtain,
> but then it is VITAL:
> 1) film in camera
> 2 lens on camera
>
> The hood offers at least as much protection to the front of the lens from
> dirt, fingers and physical (impact) damage, PLUS by blocking stray light
> from oblique angles reduces the likelihood of image-damaging flare.
> Contrast and color saturation are also improved.
ROTFL. Funny, but very true IMHO. I have hoods for ALL of my lenses and
I use them ALWAYS, even when I know there's not the remotest chance of
possible flare. Also, when mounted reversed for storage, it still
provides a good bit of protection for the lens.
Thomas Bantel
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