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Should I get a lens hood?

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WV_Skier
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I was wondering if spending the $25 for a lens hood is worth it. It would be for a canon 28-90mm lens. I think it would help more keeping the water spots from snow off the lens then light out  it isn't a very deep hood.I also wouldn't mind hearing about any other accessories that are useful that improve images.      

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Nov 5 2008 12:01PM
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eheath
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Not sure if a hood is going to block very much snow.
Nov 5 2008 12:28PM
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hnosyalnif
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Which lens hood are you looking at?  One of the 'deeper' ones might help a bit but one of the shallower ones wouldn't really do much but would let more light in.

Deep: http://www.calumetphoto.com/item/CA4363/
Shallow: http://www.calumetphoto.com/item/CA4355/

Wouldn't of thought it would make that much difference but at $25 it might be worth giving it a go and then reporting back if it does in fact help.

At the end of the day it is a bit of a toss up you can either clean the lens more often whilst keeping the light admitted high or clean less with less light admitted (in theory).

Having not tried it I can't say for sure it would help.
Nov 5 2008 1:02PM
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WV_Skier
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Thanks i was thinking the shallow one i wanted a deeper one but couldnt find one that fit the lens. I looked at the links you sent me would the deeper one fit my lens? I know the 2nd shallow one is the recommended one for it.
Nov 5 2008 1:36PM
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00000000
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Yeah for 25$ if you use it a few times it pays itself off.
Nov 5 2008 2:24PM
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namaste
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they have rubber hoods as well. I got one at a camera shop otherwise i'd give you a link. its pretty sweet in that it folds up so it can be a shallow or deep hood.
Nov 5 2008 3:23PM
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hnosyalnif
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I'm not sure if it would fit your lens - best to send them (wherever you buy it from) an email to check beforehand.  If it is of a similar size to the shallow one it should fit but I can't be sure.
Nov 6 2008 7:10AM
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Aenigma
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A lens hood is a great investment considering the number of shots it will save for you.  I'd do it for sure!
Nov 6 2008 1:01PM
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WV_Skier
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Thanks for all the advice I sent a few e-mails checking sizes but im going to get one Its not much money
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Nov 7 2008 12:04AM
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niels043
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it helps with certain light situations, many you will come across skiing on a sunny day... but you should think about saving that money for a better lens
Nov 7 2008 11:50PM
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chillbropeacerad
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polarizing filters and just plain clear filters would do way more to protect your lense than a hood
Nov 13 2008 5:32PM
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hellomynameisjef
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true, i might even go with both for ultimate protections
Nov 13 2008 6:45PM
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Pippin
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I would always suggest a lens hood or a filter, ethier or...i have always used lens hood, but you should use one or the other to protect your lens. I have heard so many story of them saving lens from smashing...deffinetly worth the investment
Nov 13 2008 10:07PM
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