
Using the Lens Hood
When a lens hood is attached to the lens, it can reduce image ghosting or flare by blocking stray light. The lens hood can also protect the front of the lens from raindrops, snow, dust, etc.
Although the lens hood is usually sold separately, certain lens kit configurations have it included.
Attaching a Lens Hood without Index Marks
Attach the lens hood.
Turn the lens hood as shown by the arrow until it attaches securely.
Attaching a Lens Hood with Index Marks
1 | Align the red index marks on the | |
| lens hood and lens. |
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| Align the red index marks | <o> on |
| the lens hood and on the front of the | |
| lens. |
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2 Attach the lens hood. |
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| Turn the lens hood as shown by the | |
| arrow until the hood’s < | > mark |
aligns with the lens’ <o> mark.
To detach the lens hood, grasp the base of the hood when turning it. Grasping the hood’s edges when turning it may deform the hood.
If the lens hood is not properly attached, the hood might appear in the picture with the image periphery looking dark.
Before using the
The hood can be mounted in reverse on the lens for storage.
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