What type of lens hood should I use?

Question: What type of lens hood should I use!?

I recently purchased a Nikon d40 and have been browsing around for lens hoods!. I saw some petal shaped and some wide angled ones!. Is there a difference between different shapes of hoods!? If so, how do they affect your photograhs!?Www@QuestionHome@Com

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:

Simply get the hood that is made for your particular lens!. You then know there will be no vignetting or fitment problems!.

I ALWAYS use a hood!. Even the best lens and / or filter can pick up some light under certain conditions that can cause flare or washed out photos!. A lens hood is a cheap and easy way to improve your photos in many conditions!.

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Nikon offers a specific lens hood for every lens they sell!. Just buy the one made for your lens!. A lens hood should be used whenever possible since it keeps extraneous light from adversely affecting your pictures!. It also adds protection for the front element of your lens!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Look up your Nikon lens here - http://support!.nikontech!.com/cgi-bin/nik!.!.!.
Read the corresponding PDF file to find information on the Nikon lens hood appropriate for your lens!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

i like the fish eye lenses they give a really cool effect and make every picture interesting to look at :]Www@QuestionHome@Com