Is the lens hood necessary? It's on sale but still pricey at $150.
75079
I used the hood to protect the front element as I didn't like running a UV filter. You can find the hood on eBay (not Sony brand) for less than 150. They even have rangefinder leica style hoods
75080
Like I did, you can get a lens hood off of ebay for less than 10 dollars for RX1. Lens hood is exactly what the name implies. It's a lens hood! Not worth getting a Sony brand for $150. Get some extra batteries with that money instead.
75081
The lens hood is more useful for protecting the lens than keeping light out. Having said that, go with a third party hood. The EzFoto hood is good enough and only costs $5.
1337730
Yes, don't listen to these yahoo's who tell you not too. You are protecting your investment. Better to crack a filter than the actual lens, especially a more expensive one. And to the person who said it affects lens flaring... that's what a lens hood is for.I slap a $10 Vivitar on every lens I get. From my nifty-fifty Minolta to my Zeiss and G lenses. There is practically no difference in image quality and if anything it might be better. I am a professional photographer who shoots weddings, portraits, landscapes, etc and never take my equipment without protection.
480773
FYI: I've never bought a lens that didn't come with a front & rear lens cap, and I believe every lens made ships with both. Oddly enough, some Canon lenses do not come with hoods, though this one does.
947242
Yes I would suggest a hood, when ever you buy a new lens you should buy a hood to go along with it. I agree with O'Connor, you don't need to spend 30 dollars on a hood when a generic brand will do like he said its just a piece of plastic, it will fit just fine and do the job just like a 30 dollar lens hood would.
324178
Normally it comes with a very nice case but I don't remember if it had a hood or not. Normally i never use the hoods of any of my lenses. This lens is one of the nicest and clearest long lenses I have used and the macro capability is very nice because you don't have to get so close to your subject. Kind regards dm
1639009
I received my lens about a month ago and yes it comes with a lens hood. The 18-55 mm lens does not so I purchased that separately. Also the 35mm f1.8 comes with a hood. Hope that helps.
270526
Good question, and a controversial topic. Lots of discussion on various forums. For imaging, no, it isn't needed. For protection, maybe. I use filters to protect my lenses. They're cheaper to replace. Or, they would be, but I've never damaged a filter, much less a lens. I still use them, and have since my old 35 mm film days (that's 35 years of not damaging the end of a lens, including a couple of Himalayan treks). The hood also protects the glass, and many consider that adequate. I just can't get past the relative cost to replace should my clumsiness finally break through, so to speak.
1866177
$ 650 for D40 is way to high. where are you buying this from. Available on amazon with kit lens for $ 460.
392884
OK, well here are my thoughts on the kit lens. It is lighter, so for backpacking orhiking it could be a really good thing. As you say, it is only an extra $75 or so,so there isn't much wrong with having it along with a truly fine lens, unless $75makes or breaks your budget. Get the kit lens AND as many other lenses asyou can justify.
1463261
Did you ever get a lens? I'm making the same decision now. If so, what did you buy? Are you happy with your decision? Is there anything else you would add that would help me make a decision. Thanks!
1841052
It does not come with a hood. Cannon includes hoods with L-class lenses, only. There are many 3rd party hoods that don't cost much. Tremendous lens. No other zoom lens comes close for a crop body camera. Fablulous all-around, especially for outdoors. Outstanding landscape lens.
1133932
Thanks for your interest in this kit. Tamron provides a lens hood with the lens but it is NOT a VC lens which is the Tamron equivalent of IS.
1585359
I meant lens baby composer with tilt. Got it at Adorama. Then I bought an open box gh1 with the 14-140 lens for $899.00 Will then probably turn around and sell the camera and the 14-45 lens. Great deal for a great lens.
1773319
No, but please note that all lenses can benefit from a hood! Check Amazon's deals for a good price!
1132040
It's not ABSOLUTELY necessary, but it IS ISO~100 film, and a fixed f/8 lens if not slower. If you plan on using the film anywhere besides daylight, and open shade, it might be helpful.
1935831
Different vendors sell items at different prices depending on their inventories. I am satisfied with the lens it came repacked in a box with all the labeled items and it is brand new. I would buy it again at $700 any day if i needed another one. Best of luck on your decision. :)
1249521
Hi, it's a lens hood, and it does come in the box. It's not tremendously durable (this is a consumer camera-- a very good one-- after all), but it works well.