Camera Lens Hoods - Explained

[@todw5508]

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]

Welcome aboard Tod 👍

[@sebalorenzonieto]

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

[@theschoolofphotography]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ryanvandyke9684]

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

[@prencerazellev.estenzo482]

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

[@theschoolofphotography]

You are so welcome 🙏

[@philharris3623]

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]

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]

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

[@kwabena_obolo]

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

[@theschoolofphotography]

You are welcome 🙏😊

[@Lauren_C]

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.

[@YourDriverMike]

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!

[@alainaarrhodge5900]

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

[@theschoolofphotography]

You are welcome Alaina 😊

[@rack_9]

Cool I'm a railfan as well

[@im.weasel]

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

[@sniperghost1994]

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.

[@DitoAldiSoekarnoPutra]

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!

[@karliemorris7318]

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

[@theschoolofphotography]

You are welcome 👍

[@DaveKingMusic]

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]

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

[@sadieu_tv]

Thanks for explanations 🙏

[@ph5740]

Great and simple explanation 👍

[@theschoolofphotography]

Thanks 👍

[@clanelliott0305]

to the point, thanks for the education

[@theschoolofphotography]

Your welcome 👍

[@danielpopa6243]

another exception if you use the built-in flash.

[@mikegordonbrasov161]

Thanks. ¿ should we use lens hood when the sun is right behind? ¿Or is better without? ¿What is the best? Thanks again

[@davidmcrae4791]

thank you for this valuable information

[@theschoolofphotography]

You're most welcome

[@omranmohammed8134]

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

[@deingewissen_official]

Got mine today. Cant wait to try it

[@theschoolofphotography]

Good luck 😊

[@LucBequette]

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!

[@TraumaTeamRacing]

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

[@theschoolofphotography]

You are welcome 👍

[@Trav_is_Newman]

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

[@theschoolofphotography]

You're very welcome 😊

[@roadrunner7478]

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

[@theschoolofphotography]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Passionist123]

That video is a great help! Thank you!

[@brujodeathmetal]

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

[@theschoolofphotography]

Thanks Luigi 👍

[@KOKOBC]

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?

[@akbaromar2685]

Most informative, thanks so much & God bless!

[@theschoolofphotography]

Thanks 👍

[@dave4gee]

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]

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

[@4pix]

@@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.

[@dylanmassa]

Super informative, great video

[@theschoolofphotography]

Glad it was helpful! 🙏

[@SourojitBh]

What about lens that have hollow cut-outs like in Leica? What purpose do those serve? Sometimes proprietary items are not available and we have to make do with third party alternatives. I was wondering would a Leica style wide angle lens hood work on a Nikon 28mm.

[@dovidell]

(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]

Never experienced that, just saying 🙂

[@dovidell]

@@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]

@@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]

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

[@dovidell]

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

[@genemaysonet3558]

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

[@theschoolofphotography]

Welcome aboard Gene 👍

[@musiqal333]

Thanks for your explanations!!!!!!

[@theschoolofphotography]

My pleasure!

[@treasey8655]

Great explanation, thanks!

[@theschoolofphotography]

You're welcome 👍

[@JonathanRobinson11]

Thanks for your clear instruction. Great videos. Cheers.

[@theschoolofphotography]

You are welcome!

[@MrsMysteryWoman]

I also love lens flare and use it artistically all the time, 😊

[@vaidasmiskunas2331]

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🤔

[@jyankees872]

Amazing info! Thank you!

[@theschoolofphotography]

You're welcome

[@bigmike3189]

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

[@ashleym9242]

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

[@SonShine2Sunflower]

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

[@TahuGimbal415]

thanks it helps, so communicative

[@theschoolofphotography]

You are welcome 👍

[@Robert063]

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...

[@OrdinaryFilmmaker]

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]

Thanks 👍

[@Bigricky06]

So it has the same functionality as a matte box?

[@danbei2232]

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

[@theschoolofphotography]

Glad to help Del 👍

[@AyoubZaki]

Nice video, thank you very much.

[@avenegas0691]

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!

[@kbm506]

Thank you, so helpful

[@theschoolofphotography]

You are welcome 😊

[@thomashemingson2639]

My lens hood came unscrewed 1/4 turn causing black corners in the pictures. I thought my sensor was damaged. I finally figured it out when I had to take the lens hood off for the repair shop and the problem went away.

[@nategrady]

Thank you, great video!

[@theschoolofphotography]

Glad it helped!

[@ZadakLeader]

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

[@cerulyse]

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

[@No_cap_yo]

Should anyone use lens hood land ND filter together?

[@Justin-wf5nr]

Wow! Very helpful! Thank You:)

[@theschoolofphotography]

You're welcome 😊

[@darthmaul382]

He’s right I already did it 5:52

[@recordatanytine]

TY SO MUCH FOR THE EXPLANATION !

[@theschoolofphotography]

Your welcome!

[@eugenecountryman8169]

What camera were you using?

[@65Superhawk]

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?

[@OM-YC]

thank you!

[@stephenmills6244]

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

[@theschoolofphotography]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@k4koshi]

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

[@theschoolofphotography]

Petal

[@blue_shiner]

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

[@QeZobaBazZz]

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

[@JAWADVLOGS.H]

Thank you

[@Revobushwoky]

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]

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?

[@ibrahimkhalil6155]

You are the best🙏

[@theschoolofphotography]

👍😊

[@andrewsze4528]

Thank you🎉🎉🎉

[@f12025]

Thanks man

[@theschoolofphotography]

No problem 😊

[@DuchessOlivia]

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

[@brendanbouffler7777]

Seriously. Thank you :-)

[@theschoolofphotography]

You are welcome Brendan 👍 😊

[@MichaelTravelsJapan]

hii :D I bought a JCC lens hood for my RF 50mm and RF 35mm but those are the ones with the edges cut out , would this be a problem ? thanks for the video

[@JamesMears76]

It will be fine, I just got the JJC one for my Canon RF50

[@akosished]

Thanks for this 😊😘

[@theschoolofphotography]

My pleasure 😊

[@Op3rate]

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

[@theschoolofphotography]

Awesome, thank you!

[@philhodgkinson1460]

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]

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

[@audijohns9187]

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

[@theschoolofphotography]

That comes from the manufacturer

[@ondermetu]

7:50 yes this one helped out much !

[@markielinhart]

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]

Hi, no it doesn't

[@markielinhart]

@@theschoolofphotography good to know, thank you 🎄✌️

[@Lpint]

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]

Hi, that's covered in the video 👍

[@Lpint]

@@theschoolofphotographyI got it now thank you

[@forfilmssakeUK]

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]

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

[@sadeqsegaraga8766]

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

[@theschoolofphotography]

Cylindrical, as explained in the video.

[@anothersatisfiedcustomer]

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

[@theschoolofphotography]

Glad it was helpful! 😊

[@srennielsen9141]

Lens hoods are also good for protecting the lens

[@rdub202]

2:46

[@theschoolofphotography]

👍

[@srennielsen9141]

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

[@Miles-x2u]

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]

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

[@Miles-x2u]

@@theschoolofphotography thank you

[@VoiderLegend]

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]

Check out the link in the video description

[@tuckerparsons9182]

Do you need one with a variable ND?

[@theschoolofphotography]

No

[@Bushcraft242]

Great school

[@theschoolofphotography]

Thanks

[@Bushcraft242]

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[@Bushcraft242]

iPhone photography

[@CaptainSisko1972]

Very well explained!

[@theschoolofphotography]

Thanks

[@saraglasser2324]

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]

Great cameras 👍😊

[@leilani2258]

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

[@Bhupender296]

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]

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

[@PrimeMatt]

Nice 👌🏼

[@theschoolofphotography]

Thanks 🔥

[@in4chandru]

Thank you! Where can I find one of these?

[@theschoolofphotography]

Please click here for links www.theschoolofphotography.com/tutorials/camera-lens-hoods 👍🏼

[@JosueMartinez-ww1vj]

is it lens flare or glare?

[@theschoolofphotography]

Flare

[@immarcr]

hi marc

[@StojanovskiTV]

What about indoor?

[@dovidell]

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]

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]

@@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]

Is that Ny-kon or Nick-on? 🥸

[@dovidell]

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

[@todw5508]

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

[@vermis8344]

I don't think I'm going to be able to find that lens hood manufactured specifically for my 40-year-old third-party lens. Call it a hunch.

[@Deff-lm7ex]

3d printer my dude

[@ejgumby8336]

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]

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