Use em!!! That’s all I have to say about lens shades. In fact the above photo shows the lens shade attached properly. Let the photos speak for themselves…
Shooting into the sun with no lens shade, light bouncing off the glass and around inside the lens caused this hazy look…
By simply attaching the dedicated Nikon lens shade, I eliminated all the light bouncing around inside the lens giving the image more contrast and wow!
Think of lens shades as baseball hats for your lens, blocking the light from the glass. Not only do lens shades help you to capture all the detail possible, they are great protection for the front element and filter threads of your lens in the event you bump it. Most lenses come with lens shades so you have no excuse but, if your lens doesn’t have a lens shade, get to your nearest camera store or favorite online retailer right now and order one today. You’ll thank me!
TECH Facts (Before & After Photos): Captured with Nikon D3X, AF-S 70-200mm 2.8 VR II mounted on a Gitzo GT3541LS carbon fiber tripod with Really Right Stuff BH-55
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