topic Re: Extending lens hood improves AF ability in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

Extending lens hood improves AF ability on EOS RP

kevinjohnsonbos — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 13:44:34 GMT

fyi, I just discovered that autofocus is achieved much more reliably in a room with standard recessed lighting at night with the flexible lens hood extended on EOS RP w/ EF 50mm f/1.4 USM.

Re: Extending lens hood improves AF ability

Tintype_18 — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 13:20:47 GMT

Interesting as I will be doing some indoor photos for basketball games. Will try it. Thanks.

Re: Extending lens hood improves AF ability

ebiggs1 — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 14:36:55 GMT

Hmm, I find that odd but interesting. I suspect it is a situation advantage VS a true AF improving condition. I almost always recommend folks use a hood. It can help reduce and/or eliminate side light or reflections from entering the lens.