Lens Hood Compendium Popular Q&A

Q: What Are Lens Hoods?
A: Lens hoods are conical shaped accessories that attach to the end of a lens. These hard plastic lens hoods typical come in two shapes: tubed or petal. Though mos... Read More »

Q: How to Design a Lens Hood.
A: 1. Decide on the material to use. If the lens hood is being used outdoors, then it will need to be able to withstand the different weather you may encounter. 2.... Read More »

Q: Why a petal hood for a lens?
A: Answer The petal hood was designed so that material is removed which would block light at the corners of the frame. But compared to a shorter round hood that is... Read More »

Q: Why a petal hood for a lens?
A: The petal hood was designed so that material is removed which would block light at the corners of the frame. But compared to a shorter round hood that is all on... Read More »

Q: Why are lens hoods shaped the way they are?
A: This design gives maximum blockage of stray light into the lens without causing vignetting as opposed to a fully cylindrical/conical design. You can see that th... Read More »

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