What lens hood works well with this lens? I can't imagine the small one Amazon suggests packaging with this purchase is the right choice.
1723815
Lens hood that came with the Tamron works fine. Look for a Tamron lens hoods that fits it, I don't know the model number, but should be easy to find. Sorry for your trouble.
1723816
Tamron included a lens hood when I bought my lens so I don't know which other one would work. You might double check to see if the lens hood is still included.
1655006
The hood should not interfere with the normal lens cap. At least it doesn't on mine. I am able to use the cap that came with the lens.
2235086
thanks for all the informationJust so I understand I need to know what goes where.So I am guessing that the adapter is either in place all the time or when you want to use the lens hood?Also would be this way adapter/ lens cover for regular timesthen it would be adapter/ lense hood for those other shots when you want to use the lens hoodand guessing you would use the filter lens like this adapter/ filter lensesas far as the lens cap I am guessing the one I have that came with the camera will not work right?Also I have never used filter lenses so can you explain when I would use these etc. Are they on all the time ???Thanks inadvance for all of your help thanks for all the informationJust so I understand I need to know what goes where.So I am guessing that the adapter is either in place all the time or when you want to use the lens hood?Also would be this way adapter/ lens cover for regular timesthen it would be adapter/ lense hood for those other shots when you want to use the lens hoodand guessing you would use the filter lens like this adapter/ filter lensesas far as the lens cap I am guessing the one I have that came with the camera will not work right?Also I... » Read More thanks for all the informationJust so I understand I need to know what goes where.So I am guessing that the adapter is either in place all the time or when you want to use the lens hood?Also would be this way adapter/ lens cover for regular timesthen it would be adapter/ lense hood for those other shots when you want to use the lens hoodand guessing you would use the filter lens like this adapter/ filter lensesas far as the lens cap I am guessing the one I have that came with the camera will not work right?Also I have never used filter lenses so can you explain when I would use these etc. Are they on all the time ???Thanks inadvance for all of your help « Show Less
324180
It comes in a cardboard box. No hood. I bought one here on Amazon (3rd party) for $6. The lens is amazing. The cheap hood is a bit tight but it works.
1666314
I just bought this lens through Amazon. In the box was the lens, lens caps for both ends and a lens hood. Love it so far.
324177
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.
1608774
I got the lens adaptor for the filter lenses, which are 58mm. There are a varity of hoods that fit that standard size. There are a few designs, full tube types and even collapsable ones. Just whichever one fits your needs. I actually have two. You'll also need a standard 58mm size lens cap. I recommend getting the one with a tether string with elastic loop that fits around the main lens of the camera. This will keep you from losing the cap. It's short enough to not be in the way and makes it all worry free so to speak. Filters also help protect the main lens from dust and scratches. So even keeping a standard UV filter on all the time is important for not only haze and glare, but protection as well.
1866570
Yes, I have the D80 and it's great. Hood bonnet? I never looked into that equipment. I also bought the fish eye lens....works great!
46360
May I ask what lens you went with? I am debating the same issue. Thank you.
692379
Nice lens, but, I agree that the lens cap could be better. I mentioned this when I bought that they should redesign this. I didn't object to the hood although this made getting the lens cap on almost impossible. "Nice Lens Though!"
1295113
It should come with a lens hood, at least mine did. Check the Richo web site for a list of authorized dealers. Amazon is one but many dealers are not.
1034782
well my hood will not take a cheater lens. 2x4 is too big and thick. I guess I could glue one on but not convenient to clean that way.
62970
I think it is the right size or a little tight. Then hoods are a little wider than the lens and are tricky to put in, but I think it's doable. It's tight. If I remember this is the medium size mag. You might want to go bigger if you think you'll add tho this list.
703925
My lens did not come with a hood. just a lens cover. Bought a hood separately.
692378
I don't use lens hood. I like flares. As far as caps, I like the included one. It's a pinch model like Nikon's.
1920993
Any 55mm rubber lens hood should work. You can fold the lens hood back and out of the way when shooting wide angle and fold it forward when you need to block light from falling on the lens. Some rubber lens hoods even have three positions; all the way back, half-way forward, and all the way forward.
475726
I believe a hood was included with my new lens. This lens is a wonder, by the way. It looks odd and it performs WAY beyond its price.