Best camera lens hoods according to redditors

Free Stuff:

• Use Capture One Express for raw processing; its free.
  
• Use DaVinci Resolve for video editing; its free.
  
• Be able to shoot videos longer than 30 minutes.
  
  Low Cost (Under $30):
  
  
• Have at least one or two spare batteries.
  
• Remote triggers are nice; long range ones are even better.
  
• Mini Tripods are better than no tripod.
  
• Get a hot shoe cover (with a bubble).
  
• Almost always shoot with your lens hood on.
  
• Get the timelapse app.
  
• These flash bounce cards are magic.
  
  Expensive:
  
  
• Shoot RAW and get a big SD card.
  
• The sigma 30mm F/1.4 is almost glued on. I use it a lot.
  
• If looking for a flash checkout Flashpoint and the transmitter (rebranded godox). I have 3 of them.
  
• Flash Bender is a great all around flash modifier; knockoffs work pretty well. If you get a big flash you'll want a modifier.
  
  
  Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/SonyAlpha/comments/4zb5zt/what_are_the_things_i_should_know_read_about_my/
  

I use the Haoge hoods for any of my Fuji lenses when one is available. The one for the 56mm is great.

If anyone is interested. Amazon has the Op/Tech lens covers. XL for the GT, Mini for the Thorfire S70S, and PK-Micro for the Q8

Keh.com lets you pay for used lenses with paypal.

You can get an aftermarket hood from Amazon. Just make sure you get the bayonet style hood and not a filter thread screw on hood because those are really annoying to put on and off.

Accessories I had for my X100T when I owned one:

• Leica M strap (would probably get a different one, but it was very minimal)
  
  
• JJC lens hood of this style; maintains the original lens diameter so the lens cap still fits on it
  
  
• Cheapo thumbgrip (the lensmate one is the nicest and matches colors the best, but it's also very expensive for a thumbgrip)
  
  
• Lensmate soft shutter release. Makes it much easier for me to take photos. Plus, they have neat designs.
  
  Other than that, lots of batteries, memory cards, and trips!

Sounds like you got bundle hoods which are junk. Each lens generally has its own uniquely-designed hood with a designated number-letter combination that indicates which hood needs to be paired with it for maximum benefit. So for example, if I own an EF-S 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM lens, I look at this chart, find my lens, and find that it requires the EW-63C petal hood. I wouldn't use it on any other lens, as it'll potentially cause vignette problems like you're seeing.

The hoods also generally attach to the lens using a bayonet mount system, not screw-on. This is to prevent the filter issues that you're experiencing.

You don't necessarily need to buy the Canon-branded ones, especially for less-expensive lenses, but I find that they hold up better than 3rd party ones. Just my personal experience.

A good full camera strap or wrist strap

I’d also recommend some Soft Release Buttons from eBay

Lensmate Thumb Grip

JJC Lens Hood

Here you are: Favrison 12.9inch L270 Black FPV Phone Monitor Sun Shade Cover Tablets Pad Hood for DJI Phantom 4/3,Mavic Pro,Inspire,OSMO,M600 Monitor Remote Controller https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077QJWFLR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_XwuJBb2QFY2RX

Get one now before they ship with the restrictive firmware that is in beta (not required to upgrade but if it ships with it you might not be able to downgrade).

The Phantom 3 Advance is the best deal. $799 on Amazon. Save money over the Pro and use it on batteries and this. With that controller mod the limiting factor on how far you can go is the battery. One guy has gone over 6 miles away.

This to protect your gimbal if you land on rocks or anything.

This to protect your camera when not in use (acts as a gimbal lock) and optional lens hood while flying to control flares.

This to hook onto your controller to alleviate the weight during long flying sessions.

This to make viewing your screen outdoors a lot easier when flying instrument only

This to charge the multiple batteries you were able to afford since you went with the advanced over the pro model.

And finally this to carry it all in.

I enjoy mine a lot, but make sure you are responsible. It is a tool, not a toy so treat it like one. I learned that the hard way when I dumped my first one into the lake. If you want to fly for fun, buy a cheaper quad for dicking around inside or out and save the Phantom for more serious tasks. Fly safe and enjoy!

That's almost half the price, the Oly is a great deal for $180 IMO. I'd go for it tbh, but the subtleties might sway you one way or the other depending on what you'll use it for... So into the weeds we go...

The Oly has some field curvature which could actually contribute to what some describe as character but also seems to rob it of sharpness on the edges, when you're focusing on the middle of the frame anyway (if your subject is on the edge and you focus there it wouldn't be an issue).

The Oly may also filters a bit more UV since Oly is aware that they use a weaker on-sensor UV filter in their bodies, that may both contribute to less CA and/or pair better with Oly bodies. (wouldn't make a difference one way or another on a Pana body) It could also contribute a little to color rendering but it's kinda moot if you shoot RAW.

The Pana has little to no field curvature and OIS, if you're using it for portraits I don't think either of those elements really matter. Your frame is usually gonna be defocused around your subject anyway and you'd need to keep shutter speed up to account for subject movement. The OIS does come in handy for video if you were to use it on an IBIS-less body (I had a GM1 when I got it and now have a GX850).

I also like that it focuses much closer, the Pana that is, but that doesn't really matter for portraits either unless you're taking portraits of bugs, heh. It does make it a little more versatile, the Sigma 60/2.8 and the upcoming 56/1.4 also focus closer than the 45/1.8 tho not as close as the 42.5/1.7, which still yields the most magnification.

The CameraLabs review of the 42.5 compares them heads up and it touches on some of this, it doesn't explain the field curvature (tho LensRentals' has a good blog post on that) but notices the effect on edge sharpness (I still think Gordon had a less than optimal sample tho, but he said he tried several).

There's a few things I've been meaning to check out myself as far as CA on point light sources and bokeh, which might favor the 45/1.8, just haven't gotten around to it... The Pana has some cat's eye bokeh on the edges characteristic of a few Pana lenses.

I think the Oly is more round throughout. Honestly they're both great, you have to be pretty anal to notice most of these things (outside the two obvious pluses to the Pana which might not matter at all for what many will use it).

The Panasonic comes with a lens pouch and a hood too, so there's that. The Oly is part of an old series of Oly lenses (anything launched pre-25/1.8) that didn't come with those. I like this screw in metal hood on either just cause of how it looks and how compact it is, tho the OEM hoods are reversible (you also gotta take off a cosmetic decor ring on either to use them, bleh).

If you were gonna use it for something like landscapes or even copy work, the Pana has a clear edge in having less field curvature... I tend to use zooms for that myself but YMMV.

Edit: Whoa, that got long, hopefully it's more useful than hopelessly confusing. :s

Edit #2: Even more insignificant than everything else, I think the Oly is sold in black and silver whereas the Pana might only be sold in black in the US IIRC... I bought mine from Japan cause it was a little cheaper when it came out or something (in silver if you must know, my Oly as black, heh).

Here's another option...

70-200 2.8L II (€2130 new on Amazon)

and a used Canon 400mm f/5.6 (€1300 new on Amazon)

You should be able to find both for cheaper, keeping you within budget.

I've asked on here about the teleconverters, and I (personally) always see way more compromises than benefits with them.

Sinon, un canon 400mm avec un extender x2, et un boîtier aps-c comme le 80d.

• https://www.amazon.fr/Canon-T%C3%A9l%C3%A9objectif-400-5-6-USM/dp/B0000C4GAP/
  
• https://www.amazon.fr/Canon-Téléconvertisseur-EF-Multiplicateur-III/dp/B0040X454A/
  
• https://www.amazon.fr/Canon-Appareils-Photo-Numériques-25-8/dp/B01C2XJVPC/
  
  Ca fait un équivalent plein format 1280mm pour "seulement" 2700€. Avec ça, tu peux rajouter un trépied à 200€ parce qu'à main levée, ça va pas le faire.

I got a hood for it but haven't noticed much difference. I didn't have one for a while because there was only the Canon one for $30 but they finally have 3rd party ones. If you do decide to get one this is the one I got (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013241O5A/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_b5FFwbT9YHFWX) it's less than $10 and feels like really good quality.

I hate using extra filters if I don't need, since i use CPLs a lot. So, I bought this one and I'm really happy with it. It's a simple filter thread with extra cover, which is a protector as well. And it's well priced.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/LH-X49W-Adapter-Fujifilm-FinePix-Silver/dp/B01DNL2S98/ref=sr_1_9?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1541831585&sr=1-9&keywords=X100f+filter

Just thought I would update with what I found and plan on getting: https://www.amazon.com/Fotodiox-Reversible-Lens-Hood-Kit-for-Sony-E-PZ-16-50mm-F3-5-5-6-OSS-E-mount-Power-Zoom-Lens-Reversible-Tulip-Flower-Hood-w-Cap-f-Sony-Kit-Lenses/dp/B00QR48GZE/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8

Hopefully anyone interested in the future will find this post, thanks for the responses guys very helpful!

Lens hood question!

I have an EF-S 55-250m, 18-55mm, and a nifty fifty. I want to buy a lens hood as I sometimes do have glare issues with my lenses. I wanted to buy the EW-73B but it was too wide for my EF-S lenses.

What is a good petal lens for ~50mm to 250mm focal ranges for EF-S lenses? I don't want to cheap out too much, and am hoping for some firmly attached petal-shaped lens hood.

The Canon EW-63C appears to be the correct one. Would recommend double-checking to confirm that.

the actual Sony part is LHP-1 and it sells for $180. luckily there is a chinese copy that's also made of metal available on Amazon for $20

edit, sorry i don't shoot much video, but it should be fine if you're ok with fly by wire manual focusing

Here’s what I ended up getting. I’m pretty pleased:

Hood: https://www.amazon.com/Haoge-APO-Summicron-M-Summicron-R-Summilux-R-Elmarit-R/dp/B076D6GLWF/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_image

Cap: https://www.amazon.com/Haoge-Square-Metal-Cover-Specific/dp/B077KNHTPC/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_image

Filter: https://www.amazon.com/55mm-XS-Pro-Clear-Multi-Resistant-Coating/dp/B004OVE17E/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_image

It’s an aluminum lens hood made by Haoge. Can be found on Amazon.

Haoge Bayonet Square Metal Lens Hood with Cap for Fujifilm Fuji Fujinon XF 23mm F1.4 R, XF 56mm F1.2 R, XF 56mm F1.2 R APD on X-Pro2 X-Pro1 X-T2 X-T1 X-T20 X-T10 X-E2S X-A5 X-A20 X-E3 X-H1 as LH-XF23 https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B076D6W8T1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_P9KzDb3PC18WJ

JJC LH-X100 Silver Metal Lens... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074P3Q15J?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share



Tiffen 49mm UV Protection Filter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004ZCJF?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01N2Y92B2/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1501997581&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=Hooshion+Remote+Controller+Phone+Monitor+Sun+hood+Sunshade+Cover+Hood+Smartphone+Tablet+iPad+Sun+Shade+for+DJI+MAVIC+PRO+Inspire+%2F+PHANTOM+3+4+M600+OSMO+Accessories+%28%3C+128mm%2C+Black%29&dpPl=1&dpID=41E0KB32YIL&ref=plSrch

I use this one and it works well.

Haven't tried one yet but have been looking a lot at things like this.
https://www.amazon.com/Hooshion-Controller-Sunshade-Smartphone-Accessories/dp/B01N2Y92B2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1500211190&sr=8-3&keywords=mavic+sun+hood

I got this Haoge LH-X49W lens hood for my X100F, and it fits inside the normal leather case for the X100F (since it has a little more room than the previous camera case).

It is designed and recommended to reuse. I just got this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015SLYAO2?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00 It works much better and is easier to deal with. Important that you don't start up the aircraft until after any lock is removed or the gimbal will try and move.

this is the hood

There's this one, but I don't know, given its size, if it'd work as well as a larger hood.

Anyone have thoughts?

I don't think number one is a hack... That's an intended feature of the design. Others are great though! I'd love to see a picture of a pez dispenser on the top your camera.

Here's a hack that involves lens hoods though:

If you want to shoot in the rain, but don't have a water resistant body and lens, or want to pay for an expensive waterproof shell, use a plastic bag, a UV filter, and a lens hood.

• Put the UV filter on normally.
  
• Cut a hole at the bottom of the bag that's just the right size for the barrel of your lens to poke out bit (easy with bags that have some elasticity).
  
• Put the hood on over the bag to hold it in place. You don't want to use the filter for that because then the bag will get in front of your lens. The hood will keep it out the way, and prove some coverage against the rain.
  
• Use the camera through the (original) top of the bag.
  
  You can also drill a few holes near the base of the hood to let any water that falls in back out again. Third party hoods are great for this. An OEM hood for my Canon 18-135 kit costs $19, but third party hoods are as cheap as $3.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QR48GZE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_rdDtxbR2WMDD8

Get this too!

I have one for my MF04.

EDIT - I forgot which size you would want. I only found these after I ordered one for more money from Banggood.

Will this lens hood ( http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nikon-HB-45-Lens-18-55mm-Series/dp/B000ZNRBK4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1396992505&sr=8-1&keywords=nikon+lens+hood ) work with the kit lens that comes with the Nikon D3200? That is a 18-55mm VR lens.

Thank you :)

How about this: https://www.amazon.com/JJC-DSC-RX1-Replaces-LHP-1-LH-LHP1/dp/B00BMBNBTS/ref=sr_1_1?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1466454111&sr=1-1&keywords=rx1r+ii+hood

Doublecheck your exact lens, but I think this might work.

I always use a lens hood, both to improve contrast and to provide some extra protection for the front element. For the Panasonic, I use this lens hood from JJC: https://www.amazon.com/JJC-LH-46GFII-Metal-Panasonic-Lumix/dp/B00L4KR1ES. For the Oly, I use this metal one from Fotasy: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0061GS1OO

A lens hood would be nice

Bea, go to sleep.

Generally speaking, any SD card will work. However, if it's too slow, you might not be able to record video for very long, and writing images to the card might take longer.

That said, the T6 isn't a particularly demanding camera for SD cards. A card like this won't limit the camera in any way, and is quite affordable.

You might also want to pick up a few accessories. I personally would suggest getting a lens hood. They help prevent flare, and can even slightly protect your lens against impacts from the front. There's no reason to buy the official ones, though. Here's a third party one that will work on your lens, and is way cheaper than the Canon one.

You might also want a tripod, so you can play around with long exposures and low light shooting. It doesn't really make sense for you to buy anything super fancy at this point. I've heard good things about the Amazon Basics one, and it's less than $20.

Beyond that, you might want a camera bag. I don't really know much about what is out there right now, but there should be plenty of options. It might be a good idea to go to your local electronics store and try out a few, since you want to make sure that it's comfortable.

Let me know if you have any other questions, and good luck shooting!