I use hoods about half the time, and then usually without a filter.
I never use a hood with a polarizing filter.
I usually don\'t use a hood for events, as it is too cumbersome and doesn\'t help/hinder on-camera speedlights.
Some hoods are beyond cumbersome, and seldom used -- like the 16-35L (but I do occasionally use it!).
I buy after market hoods for any lenses that don\'t have them.
I don\'t notice much improvement on decent coated lenses like \"L\'s\" unless there is direct sun hitting the front element. But I prefer them for zooms -- they give piece of mind regarding flare.
In outdoor situations, I usually use my hand to block the sun -- a carry over from my old 4x5 days.
Hoods and filters -- both good in the right circumstances. No hood/filter -- also good in the right circumstances.
Fire -- BAD!
Mar 13, 2012 at 10:46 AM
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