SL 50 1.4

[wooferdog]

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In the past 20 years I don;t think I've ever shot without a lens hood. Until the SL 50 , I've had it for a couple of weeks and am yet to use the hood.

 

My question is for 50 users , do you use the hood.

[dancook]

Yes I use the hood, mainly for glass protection but also for contrast and such

[thighslapper]

no. 

 

the sl lenses to date seem to work perfectly well without hoods, even in situations where you would normally expect flair and lack of contrast. 

[LocalHero1953]

I always use hoods, purely for protection against casual contact with my greasy fingers, bits of clothes, camera bags etc.

[Bill W]

I use one and have pretty much always used them on my Leica lens. 

[ramarren]

I always use a lens hood, unless it physically gets in the way of specific setup and lighting needs (typically for macro work).