Lens Hood flower versus solid

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I would recommend the Canon version every time, much better quality and designed for the lens
 
OK, here's my take on this via MY experiences.
There is virtually NO difference between makers name hoods and 3rd party, apart from the price. I have several lens hoods (for Canon) of both types, they all do exactly the same job. There are those that will swear that the originals are better, but thats personal preference, and no problem with that.
Petal lens hoods are made for (mostly) wide angle lenses, but not all. Best bet is, if the maker reccomends a petal hood, use one, if not, then don't!
 
I'd recommend you get the lens hood that is recommended for your lens whether that be a full hood or petal ...

There is a bid debate over 3rd party and genuine hoods, personaly, I'd opt for a genuine hood as I've had mixed results with 3rd party ones previously, but they are more expensive
 
Al Brum said:
I would recommend the Canon version every time, much better quality and designed for the lens
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wontolla said:
OK, here's my take on this via MY experiences.
There is virtually NO difference between makers name hoods and 3rd party, apart from the price. I have several lens hoods (for Canon) of both types, they all do exactly the same job. There are those that will swear that the originals are better, but thats personal preference, and no problem with that.
Petal lens hoods are made for (mostly) wide angle lenses, but not all. Best bet is, if the maker reccomends a petal hood, use one, if not, then don't!
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andyred said:
I'd recommend you get the lens hood that is recommended for your lens whether that be a full hood or petal ...

There is a bid debate over 3rd party and genuine hoods, personaly, I'd opt for a genuine hood as I've had mixed results with 3rd party ones previously, but they are more expensive
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Thank you for the replies :thumbs: Canon original is not a petal/lower type.


I should have worded my question better :bonk: I know they help with flare and offer some protection.
Why are some solid in design and some petal shaped :thumbs:

Petal lens hoods are made for (mostly) wide angle lenses,but not all.
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Barry, why would a wide lens benefit more from a petal than a solid
 
The smaller sides are to allow the wide angle lens to 'see past it' I believe.
As said, get the right one for the lens, if nothing else, a hood offers protection from small knocks. ;)
 
Wozzaaah said:
The smaller sides are to allow the wide angle lens to 'see past it' I believe.
As said, get the right one for the lens, if nothing else, a hood offers protection from small knocks. ;)
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What he said.

Petal hoods on wide angle lens prevent the corner vigneting that would be caused by the depth of the hood at the widest setting. They only fit one way, and shouldn't be used on lenses that rotate when focusing.
 
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even the sig 70-200 has a petal hood, wouldnt call that wide angle :)

but yes get the one designed for the lens, petals are useless on lenses with a rotating front element for obvious reasons.
 
"even the sig 70-200 has a petal hood, wouldnt call that wide angle"


wontolla said:
Petal lens hoods are made for (mostly) wide angle lenses, but not all. Best bet is, if the maker reccomends a petal hood, use one, if not, then don't!
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Which is why I said this! :thumbs:
 
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The only problem with some lens hoods is that they are not flocked so can cause a little reflection. However, I had 3rd party hoods on my 10-22 and 17-55 with no problems
 
POAH said:
The only problem with some lens hoods is that they are not flocked so can cause a little reflection. However, I had 3rd party hoods on my 10-22 and 17-55 with no problems
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None of my 3rd party hoods are 'flocked' they are matt black, do not reflect light, and tend not to gather dust.
 
Petal hoods are theoretically more efficient. When viewed from the lens position, they appear perfectly square so can be made slighly deeper than a round hood. It's a moot point though, as on a zoom the hood can only ever be optimum at the widest setting.

You can't use a petal hood on a lens with a front mount that rotates as you focus, eg most kit zooms

Most third party hoods are crudely finished inside, matt black at best, maybe a bit of ribbing, or possibly nothing at all. This is not good, some can even make things worse by catching side-light and relecting it straight into the lens. Canon OEM hoods are black flock lined, which is much more efficient at absorbing light - the main point of a hood, apart from protection. Black felt is quite effective - self-adhesive sheets are about 80p at HobbyCraft.
 
Thank you all :thumbs:
The inside of the Hood I did not know about some flock, matt black etc, which when you think about it is obvious :bonk:
 
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