Tip of the Day: Universal Lens Hoods

If you still wonder why you even have a lens hood, you are likely not getting as much out of your lens as you expect. The hood is a wonderful accessory. It keeps stray light away from the lens, which reduces reflections, loss of focus, washed out photographs, etc. If you do use a lens hood, but hate having one for each lens, consider getting screw-in adjustable rubber hoods. They thread into the front of the lens, and because they are rubber, they can roll in and out to accommodate anywhere from a wide angle to a telephoto lens. The prices are typically low, around 15 dollars. This is definitely a worthy investment.