Originally Posted by
Phil D.
I avoid lens hoods because they do two things that I don't like. First, they make the lens look longer, attracting more unwanted attention from passerby who still for some reason think we are using rocket launchers. Second, it's just more surface area for wind to hit and shake your lens. Unless the light is perfectly side-on or forward of you, which we usually don't do when spotting, I see no benefit to a lens hood...but maybe that's just me.
I DO put a UV filter on my lens because, well, I wanted to protect my lens. Over the years, you get some tiny scratches or dings on your filter....this means that if not on the filter, they'd be on your lens. Replacing a filter is much easier and cheaper than getting lens maintenance.
Two tips for lens filters....get a good quality one and it won't affect your shots. Although...if you are shooting AT the sun, in sunsets for example, remove the filter....as the light will bounce around creating glare.
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