Camera Lens Hoods - Explained

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Camera lens hoods in photography might seem a simple thing, but can be very confusing for the beginner photographer. What are lens hoods for? Why use a lens hood? Do you need one? When do you use one? What lens hood should you buy for your lens? These are just some of the questions we get asked. So here, I’m going to answer all these questions for you to make sure you get the best results in your photography and are using the correct one for your lens.
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00:25 - Why use a lens hood? | 00:50 - Lens hood vs no lens hood | 02:58 - When should you use a lens hood? | 03:50 - What types of lens hoods are there? | 04:59 - Which lens hood should I buy for my camera?
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@sebalorenzonieto Год назад

I had no idea that Mark Ruffalo was also a photographer passionate! Thanks for the video very useful 😊👍

@theschoolofphotography Год назад

Glad it was helpful!

@ryanvandyke9684 4 месяца назад

It's like Mark Ruffalo's face and Russell Brand's voice!

@todw5508 3 года назад

for years I've been wondering why petal lens hoods were suddenly attached to every image of DSLRs splattered all over the net. I thought it was some marketeer's idea of a 21st C modern design with a touch of Pablo Picasso. You succinctly explained what type of lens should use a petal hood, and why. For that one tidbit, I thank you x1000! Also, just subscribed. I will look into your school offer.

@theschoolofphotography 3 года назад

Welcome aboard Tod 👍

@prencerazellev.estenzo482 2 месяца назад

Beginner here!, i am so thankful for the wonderful knowledge you have shared.

@theschoolofphotography 2 месяца назад

You are so welcome 🙏

@YourDriverMike Год назад

Just got a Sony Alpha 7 IV with a G Master 22mm 1.4 lens and it came with the petal lens hood. Thanks for all these tips!

@philharris3623 3 года назад

If the internal flash is used, a shadow is created typically on the bottom of the picture. Best to remove it or reverse mount it. If you still want to use the lens shade, use an external or off camera flash.

@srennielsen9141 3 года назад

Tip if youre doing macro/close ups. Take a disposable plastic dish, cut a hole near the edge fitting the hood and shoot the onboard flash into the dish, dadaah soft light and no shadow from lens

@eliseoemery3767 3 года назад

@Salvatore Alexander Yea, have been using kaldrostream for months myself =)

@DitoAldiSoekarnoPutra 2 года назад

me, using petal hood on a telephoto just because i don't have any use for it and afraid of losing it somewhere. Thanks for making this video, this educates me a lot!

@sniperghost1994 2 года назад

Right to the point (lens shape), thank you, i'm always have my lens hood on so i won't touch the lens glass & protect my lens too.

@Lauren_C 2 года назад

Lens flaring and contrast reduction from it is an odd thing. Actually fairly difficult to intentionally induce these effects with modern lenses, but when they do show up, it’s at some awfully inconvenient times. Interestingly, the lens that always has its hood on (Samyang 35mm F2.8) is also the one I have the most trouble reigning in flaring. Definitely a conundrum. I definitely appreciate a minimalist kit, however, if I can get a decisive and consistent benefit from using the hoods, then I’d probably want to use them.

@roadrunner7478 3 года назад

Superb explanation. Thank you. Really enjoyed the video. Thank you so much.

@theschoolofphotography 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@sadieu_tv 4 месяца назад

Thanks for explanations 🙏

@akbaromar2685 3 года назад

Most informative, thanks so much & God bless!

@theschoolofphotography 3 года назад

Thanks 👍

@omranmohammed8134 Год назад

Thanks alot sir❤️❤️ My first video about the lens hood .

@Bluessoulful Месяц назад

That video is a great help! Thank you!

@alainaarrhodge5900 2 года назад

Thank you! Just getting into photography as a model railroad builder and for railfanning. Your videos have been exceptionally helpful.

@theschoolofphotography 2 года назад

You are welcome Alaina 😊

@rack_9 Год назад

Cool I'm a railfan as well

@karliemorris7318 Год назад

thank you sir, this helped me so much, had my camera for a year dealing with hazey , low contrast footage, thank you

@theschoolofphotography Год назад

You are welcome 👍

@JonathanRobinson11 3 года назад

Thanks for your clear instruction. Great videos. Cheers.

@theschoolofphotography 3 года назад

You are welcome!

@clanelliott0305 3 года назад

to the point, thanks for the education

@theschoolofphotography 3 года назад

Your welcome 👍

@kwabena_obolo 3 месяца назад

I am very satisfied with your explanation. Thank you 👍🏾

@theschoolofphotography 3 месяца назад

You are welcome 🙏😊

@Mrs.NewmansHusband 5 месяцев назад

Thank you, this was very helpful! Very pleasant too, all the best!

@theschoolofphotography 5 месяцев назад

You're very welcome 😊

@TraumaTeamRacing 2 месяца назад

Wonderful informative video that gave me exactly what I needed. Thank you very much!

@theschoolofphotography 2 месяца назад

You are welcome 👍

@AyoubZaki 3 года назад

Nice video, thank you very much.

@SonShine2Sunflower Месяц назад

Thanks so very much! Very gelpful for me!!!

@jyankees872 2 года назад

Amazing info! Thank you!

@theschoolofphotography 2 года назад

You're welcome

@ph5740 Год назад

Great and simple explanation 👍

@theschoolofphotography Год назад

Thanks 👍

@treasey8655 2 года назад

Great explanation, thanks!

@theschoolofphotography 2 года назад

You're welcome 👍

@im.weasel Год назад

Sometimes I think lens flairs make a photo great. It really depends on the look you are looking for honestly.

@deingewissen_official 2 года назад

Got mine today. Cant wait to try it

@theschoolofphotography 2 года назад

Good luck 😊

@biaandlima 3 года назад

TY SO MUCH FOR THE EXPLANATION !

@theschoolofphotography 3 года назад

Your welcome!

@OrdinaryFilmmaker 2 года назад

Nicely done. I've been using a 77mm lens hood for both the Rf 50mm and the 24-105. No issues with the 50mm, but for the 24-105, it doesn't work - not for video so finally getting a proper lens hood for video ;)

@theschoolofphotography 2 года назад

Thanks 👍

@Justin-wf5nr 3 года назад

Wow! Very helpful! Thank You:)

@theschoolofphotography 3 года назад

You're welcome 😊

@musiqal333 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for your explanations!!!!!!

@theschoolofphotography 6 месяцев назад

My pleasure!

@MGFAMEENTERTAINMENT 2 года назад

Thank you! Very helpful

@theschoolofphotography 2 года назад

You are welcome 😊

@LeslieArnelleTV 2 года назад

great tips . thank you!

@theschoolofphotography 2 года назад

You're welcome, Leslie. Glad to have helped!

@davidmcrae4791 Год назад

thank you for this valuable information

@theschoolofphotography Год назад

You're most welcome

@LucBequette 11 месяцев назад

Haha the football picture that was used is the Armed Forces Bowl between Cal and Air Force. I played at Cal and my first year we played against Air Force in the Armed Forces Bowl. It wasn’t this game that the photo is from, but was the one from 2015. This is from 2007. I thought I recognized Cal’s blurry uniforms in the background!

@TahuGimbal415 Год назад

thanks it helps, so communicative

@theschoolofphotography Год назад

You are welcome 👍

@danielpopa6243 3 года назад

another exception if you use the built-in flash.

@kbm506 2 года назад

Thank you, so helpful

@theschoolofphotography 2 года назад

You are welcome 😊

@avenegas0691 2 года назад

I noticed you made your very useful explanation about Lens hoods with Full Format Digital cameras. But... Do you consider Lens hoods are equally effective for reducing Lens Flare on APS-C Camera lenses? Thank you very much for your answer!

@genemaysonet3558 2 года назад

Well I hit the like and subscribed thank you good video !

@theschoolofphotography 2 года назад

Welcome aboard Gene 👍

@dylanmassa 3 месяца назад

Super informative, great video

@theschoolofphotography 3 месяца назад

Glad it was helpful! 🙏

@nategrady 10 месяцев назад

Thank you, great video!

@theschoolofphotography 10 месяцев назад

Glad it helped!

@om-tv 4 дня назад

thank you!

@andrewsze4528 3 месяца назад

Thank you🎉🎉🎉

@danbei2232 Год назад

Great video. I didn't know what it was!

@theschoolofphotography Год назад

Glad to help Del 👍

@ashleym9242 Год назад

This is very useful luckly I've search before buying a hood lens

@JHLifeVlogs Месяц назад

Thank you

@SherwinDeVera 2 года назад

Thanks for this 😊😘

@theschoolofphotography 2 года назад

My pleasure 😊

@ibrahimkhalil6155 3 года назад

You are the best🙏

@theschoolofphotography 3 года назад

👍😊

@stephenmills6244 3 года назад

Thank you for the video. I have just ordered your book on amazon and looking forward to receiving it on Saturday.

@theschoolofphotography 3 года назад

Hope you enjoy it!

@brujodeathmetal Год назад

I like this guy's accent, I'm sold!!

@theschoolofphotography Год назад

Thanks Luigi 👍

@KOKOBC 2 года назад

I can’t get both a lens hood and an nd filter on at the same time, what’s some nd filters that can allow you to have both?

@QeZobaBazZz 2 года назад

How do i get the tulip one always straight? I want a video of how to put it and use it because when i focus the large plastic parts move i dont know how to use it properly please help

@brendanbouffler7777 Год назад

Seriously. Thank you :-)

@theschoolofphotography Год назад

You are welcome Brendan 👍 😊

@Robert063 5 месяцев назад

so what if i have on a polarizer or nd filter? i have a k&f polarizer and im sure it doesnt have extra grooves for a lens hood to fit over it or else itll cover the control...

@f12025 11 месяцев назад

Thanks man

@theschoolofphotography 11 месяцев назад

No problem 😊

@ZadakLeader Год назад

Need to make one for cheap (plastic only) vs expensive (original canon, etc. which have some material inside to absorb light) comparison

@DaveKingMusic Год назад

My challenge is dealing with filters and lens hoods. It’s much easier to mount and adjust filters such as a CPL with the lens hood off. Yet I’ve noticed some recent photos that are hazy and I suspect that not using the lens hood is the culprit. Any advice for using lens hoods with circular filters? Thanks!

@theschoolofphotography Год назад

Just have to get your fingers in there! That's what I do anyway 😊

@Bigricky06 2 года назад

So it has the same functionality as a matte box?

@ondermetu 2 года назад

7:50 yes this one helped out much !

@Op3rate Месяц назад

Well that was an easy way for you to earn a new subscriber. I had no idea!

@theschoolofphotography Месяц назад

Awesome, thank you!

@vaidasmiskunas2331 Год назад

Hi,how to use the Nd filter then with the hood on?no possible to put the Nd on?At least for Panasonic gh5 Leica lens🤔

@bigmike3189 2 года назад

hey you can 3d print them for most cameras just thought to let yall know for who ever has one

@cerulyse 8 месяцев назад

I'll give it a go mine has been in its box safely for 13 years . Worried it would end up on great lens cap pile in the sky lol

@CaptainSisko1972 2 года назад

Very well explained!

@theschoolofphotography 2 года назад

Thanks

@blue_shiner День назад

See these all the time, but never knew the name! Crazy what you see used, but don't know the name of at all.

@PrimeMatt 3 года назад

Nice 👌🏼

@theschoolofphotography 3 года назад

Thanks 🔥

@65Superhawk Год назад

I have a Pentax PH-RBA and there is a rectangular hole in the "down" part of the hood about 1"x2" why is that there?

@DuchessOlivia 4 месяца назад

Buying an official hood might work for newer lenses. But good luck finding them for some of the vintage ones.. XD

@dovidell 3 года назад

(some ) lens hoods cause vingetting when a flashgun is used , and as a rule , I " reverse" the lens hood when taking flash pictures indoors - ( I guess that also applies when using fill-in flash outdoors as well )

@srennielsen9141 3 года назад

Never experienced that, just saying 🙂

@dovidell 3 года назад

@@srennielsen9141 - both my go-to lenses incorporate wide or ultra-wide angles , which makes vingetting far more probable when using a flashgun , even a hot-shoe flash gun

@srennielsen9141 3 года назад

@@dovidell Ahhh. Youre talking about flash coverage relative to angle of view not vignetting 😊 thats not the Hood doing that. Btw is it bayonet mounted or screw in and do you have a filter on

@srennielsen9141 3 года назад

@@dovidell or are you talking shadows cast by the lens and hood when using the onboard flash with big lenses and hoods?

@dovidell 3 года назад

@@srennielsen9141 isn't vignetting an effect regardless of source or method used to create its outcome ?

@darthmaul382 2 года назад

He’s right I already did it 5:52

@No_cap_yo 17 часов назад

Should anyone use lens hood land ND filter together?

@anothersatisfiedcustomer 4 месяца назад

Really brief and simple to understand! Thank you!! I might check out the courses when I have some time.

@theschoolofphotography 4 месяца назад

Glad it was helpful! 😊

@saraglasser2324 3 года назад

Really an informative video - what about Olympus? Hard to get some love for those cameras but I traded in my Canon for an Olympus; after having broken both wrists (happily, not at the same time) I just cannot carry those large bodies and lenses any more. I have hoods for all my lenses but was never quite sure about when to use and when not to use. This video was GREAT!!

@theschoolofphotography 3 года назад

Great cameras 👍😊

@leilani2258 Год назад

I sprained both of my wrists and I hope yours heals soon!!

@forfilmssakeUK 2 года назад

Hey Marc, how are you? I'm wondering if I can use a lens hood in a set-up I have in mind. See, I wish to use a step up ring to attach a filter of 77mm thread size. Then, on the filter, is what I plan to attach a lens hood onto. Can I do that, as I read online there are many who said it's just not possible unless I use a screw-on lens hood? I tried searching on Canon's website, but I can't be sure if any of their 77mm thread-sized lens hood will fit the filter mentioned above. Thanks.

@theschoolofphotography 2 года назад

Not sure on that one I'm afraid. Never done it myself

@philhodgkinson1460 Год назад

Can say your explanations were good...however as you mentioned a canon zoom lens....how about rubber lens hood with say 3 positions..... Also maybe speak about those cone lens hoods... Sometimes used for shooting maybe shop windows at night or similar...... thanks....

@theschoolofphotography Год назад

I would avoid the rubber ones. The rest is explained in the video 👍

@k4koshi 2 года назад

Cylindrical or petal lens hood..which one is best for canon m50 mkii 15-45 mm kit lens?Can you please reply 🥺

@theschoolofphotography 2 года назад

Petal

@audijohns9187 7 месяцев назад

Did you add the inside black matte felt or did they come that way from the manufacturer?

@theschoolofphotography 7 месяцев назад

That comes from the manufacturer

@dave4gee Год назад

Petal lens hoods on lenses that focus by rotating the front element assembly and hood means you have to constantly adjust the hood. So are cylindrical hoods are the best option for such lenses?

@theschoolofphotography Год назад

No, if you get the correct one for your lens that won't happen. Explained in the video 👍

@4pix 9 дней назад

@@theschoolofphotography @dave4gee's comment points to the true reason why some lenses come with petal shaped hoods and other lenses come with cylindrical hoods: rotating front lens elements. While a petal-shaped hood is the optimal shape to reduce flare, they cannot be used with lenses that rotate the front of the lens (to which the hood is attached) while focusing or zooming. A lens projects a circular image on to a rectangular image area (digital sensor or film). Visualize a rectangle (with it's width about 50% greater than it's height) inside a circle. The edge of the rectangle is closest to the edge of the circle at the corners of the rectangle. This is why lenses vignette in the corners of the (rectangular) image and why petal-shaped lens hoods are narrowest at the points corresponding to the corners of the (rectangular) image. A petal-shaped hood is widest at the top and the bottom where the edge of the (rectangular) image is farthest from the edge of the circular image created by the lens. The "petals" of the hood are narrower on the left and right sides because the edges of the rectangular image are closer to the edge of the circular image created by the lens than they are on the top and bottom sides of the rectangular image. Petal-shaped hoods are shaped they way they are to block light in areas of the image circle that are "unused" by the rectangular digital image sensor or film: the areas inside the image circle but outside the rectangular image area. I used to own the Nikon 35-70mm f/2.8 zoom lens. The hood designed for this lens, the Nikon HB-1, is cylindrical. It has to be because the front of that lens rotates while focusing. Likewise, it's not hard to find examples of prime lenses, including telephoto lenses, that come with petal-shaped hoods. Hope this clears up a point of confusion in an otherwise very helpful video.

@sadeqsegaraga8766 Год назад

Which type of hood to put on a 70-200mm lens?

@theschoolofphotography Год назад

Cylindrical, as explained in the video.

@tuckerparsons9182 2 года назад

Do you need one with a variable ND?

@theschoolofphotography 2 года назад

@markielinhart 7 месяцев назад

Question from the floor from a long time hood user. Given that CPL filters work best at 90* to a light source (the sun!), does a hood reduce the effect?

@theschoolofphotography 7 месяцев назад

Hi, no it doesn't

@markielinhart 7 месяцев назад

@@theschoolofphotography good to know, thank you 🎄✌️

@Lpint 3 месяца назад

Hi I have a canon rebel t7 kit that comes with 18-55 lens and tulip lens hood but I purchased separately 50mm 1.8 lens, what lens hood should I use with 50mm?

@theschoolofphotography 3 месяца назад

Hi, that's covered in the video 👍

@Lpint 3 месяца назад

@@theschoolofphotographyI got it now thank you

@User89734 11 месяцев назад

I’ve been looking for lens hoods on amazon, and most of them are from different company’s like from china for £5 will they still work? Where can I buy one from?

@theschoolofphotography 11 месяцев назад

Check out the link in the video description

@Revobushwoky 3 года назад

What would you suggest when using filters? More specifically variable ND filters?! Edit: the outer ring size on filters (from my experience) are always different. For example, the thread size on my sigma 30mm f1.4 is 52mm and the nd filter puts it to like 58mm. Should I just get a 58mm lens hood as well? I already have the original sigma lens hood that fits 52mm

@reynaldirico2217 2 года назад

this is exactly what I'm wondering. I'm using 15-85mm with 72mm diameter, but with the variable ND it goes to 77mm. Should i get a 72mm / 77mm lens hood? and will the lens hood obstruct me fron using the variable nd filter?

@Bushcraft242 3 года назад

Great school

@theschoolofphotography 3 года назад

Thanks

@Bushcraft242 3 года назад

Canada 🇨🇦 photography

@Bushcraft242 3 года назад

iPhone photography

@immarcr 2 месяца назад

hi marc

@VisualofHotwheels 3 года назад

I have a tulip lens hood I used on my 18-55mm and in some of my video, the lens hood shows in the footage, should I use a round hood on the 18-55mm??? I used auto focus and it changes the positioning of the tulip hood, I'm thinking that's why it showed up in video.The hood I used is the one you called pedal I guess tulip is the same shape?would focusing manuely solve this problem??

@theschoolofphotography 3 года назад

Hi, you have the wrong lens hood for the lens. The video explains how to find the one you need for your lens. Thanks

@VisualofHotwheels 3 года назад

@@theschoolofphotography thank you

@srennielsen9141 3 года назад

Lens hoods are also good for protecting the lens

@rdub202 3 года назад

2:46

@theschoolofphotography 3 года назад

👍

@srennielsen9141 3 года назад

@@rdub202 Just testing if you were paying attention 😏😉🤣

@Bhupender296 3 года назад

Great Video!!! Can you help me to find a lens hood for RF35mm 1.8 which is not screw on one :(. I bought a screw-on one and it looks dumb and creates a vignette. Thanks

@theschoolofphotography 3 года назад

Hi not sure in that model but search for it as I explained in the video. Thanks

@JosueMartinez-ww1vj 7 месяцев назад

is it lens flare or glare?

@theschoolofphotography 7 месяцев назад

Flare

@yellowberrypie Год назад

I used a 50mm for the first time and wondered why images weren't as sharp as my 24mm... I made the mistake not using the lens hood lol

@ejgumby8336 3 года назад

8.07 "Help us out." I'll help you out Mark - What way did you come in? - Ha Ha. PS - I've got the book coming tomorrow via Amazon. Cheers

@theschoolofphotography 3 года назад

👍

@StojanovskiTV 3 года назад

What about indoor?

@dovidell 3 года назад

Why are some APS-C format DSLR's sold in kits with (kit) lenses but WITHOUT lens hoods ? .When I upgraded my Nikon D 7000 kit to a D 7200 kit , I was glad I was carrying the lens hood ( to the D 7000 kit ) in my camera bag , just in case .

@ekevanderzee9538 3 года назад

Even Canon L lenses come without hoods. iPhones come without chargers. All about money. Bit costa, because the costs qre neglible, but the revenue.

@dovidell 3 года назад

@@ekevanderzee9538 25 cents for a Chinese ( lens hood) copy ( give or take) , plus $1.25 for postage !! ( nice to know that Canon ALSO rip off their gear purchasers , I was beginning to believe Nikon were " solo players " at that game

@todw5508 3 года назад

Is that Ny-kon or Nick-on? 🥸

@dovidell 3 года назад

@@todw5508 - I once asked a Japanese chap , and e said Nik-on , so the yanks have been mispronouncing the marque

@todw5508 3 года назад

@@dovidell Thanks for that. You learn something new every day. I wonder how "ny-kon" got started.

@garethwilliams976 3 года назад

I hate petal hoods as they work well at wide angle but far less effectively when zoomed in. I wish someone would design a telescoping lens hood with settings for different zoom lengths. I also wish that manufacturers would make more rubber hoods to absorb shock.