I do use the hood. I once made a photograph with it which had some backlighting, and it was showing the flare pretty clearly. For the rest, I am very pleased with the lens.
On Friday 15 October 2004 23:48, Nick wrote: FJW> I don't tend to get flare much with it as the front element is buried about a mile back from the front of the lens. I never even use the hood. FJW> FJW> Nick FJW> FJW> FJW> ________________ Reply Header ________________ FJW> Subject: Re: Quality of Sigma's Macro Lenses? FJW> Author: FritsWüthrich<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> FJW> Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2004 09:22:17 +0000 FJW> FJW> I own the Tamron lens too, and I am very pleased. I did notice it is sensitive for flare, perhaps the Pentax ones have a better coating? FJW> FJW> FJW> FJW> FJW> FJW> -- Frits Wüthrich
