Attaching a Lens Hood
A lens hood can block unwanted light and protect the front of the lens
from rain, snow, dust, etc. Before storing the lens in a bag, etc., you can
attach the hood in reverse.
If the Lens Hood and Lens Have a Mount Index
If Neither the Lens Hood Nor the Lens Have a Mount Index
If the lens has a mount index and you do not attach the hood properly, it
may obstruct the image's periphery, making it look dark.
When attaching or detaching the hood, grasp the base of the hood when
turning it. Grasping the hood's edges when turning it may deform the
hood, resulting in failure to turn.
Align the red dots on the hood
1
and lens edges, and turn the
hood as shown by the arrow.
Turn the hood as shown in the
2
illustration.
Turn the hood clockwise until it
attaches securely.
Attach the hood.
Turn the hood as shown by the arrow
until it attaches securely.
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