Lens hood trouble!

[Fate]

I bought a petal shaped lens hood about a week ago. Its great.. but at wide angle you can see the edges of the hood in the viewfinder... is there any way to fix this?

Thanks in advance,

fate

 

[crawdaddio]

Was it the (manufacturer) recommended hood for your lens?

 

[Fate]

nah.. its sorta a generic one... for all 62mm lens fittings

 

[crawdaddio]

You might try cutting away the parts that are interfering, if it's plastic (and cheap). Otherwise, I'd return it.

 

[Fate]

k, thanks for advice... i cant be assed to return it got it off ebay for like £4

Thanks again

 

[Big Mike]

Usually, petal hoods are designed with a specific lens (or at least a specific focal length) in mind. That way they block as much light as possible...without getting in the way. If it's getting in the way...it's not the right size/shape.