Lee Filters Wide Angle Lens Hood

[Paul Cronin]

Hi guys, has anyone got one of the above, personal experiences and use them regular? Just looking to see if its worth the vast £200 expense to save cleaning filters and front lens when its raining please or any other suggestions would be very helpful. Cheers Paul

 

[HoppyUK]

If I was a keen filters user, that's exactly what I'd have (but I'm not ).

This much cheaper Kood bellows hood is similar, but not wide-angle http://www.premier-ink.co.uk/photographic/square-filters/p-type/ptype-bellows-hood-p-1259.html

 

[TheAndyA]

I thought about a Lee hood too, until I saw the price! Do they cut down lens flare too?

 

[Paul Cronin]

Cheers Richard sadly use filters most of the time, but need some good reviews first. Andy that's one of my worries.

 

[HoppyUK]

I thought about a Lee hood too, until I saw the price! Do they cut down lens flare too?

Yes, in strong side lighting, a lot. That's the main reason to use it - uncoated resin filters are prone to flare.

 

[Canon Bob]

They're okay. Rigid enough not to sag or flop around but easy enough to adjust at the same time. Although it'll keep rain off the lens, I'd be inclined to drape something over the hood to keep it dry too...ie, use the use as a frame.

Bob

 

[simonkit]

Thought about one of these too but blocking the light by standing between the lens and sun works most of the time, that or shading the lens using the Lee filter pouch

Simon

 

[LongLensPhotography]

When it's raining - umbrella will do a better job. Only £5 or so from the favourite high street shop

I don't see much point spending money on the hood.