Foggy photo edge.

[Strange Brew]

I was out yesterday with my D3200 and a new 55-300 Nikkor lens. Some of my images have this curved fog around the edges. Can you tell me what's causing it please. This image is of a Green Man on the Cloisters roof Durham Cathedral, believed to date from the 14th century.

 

[Vixen]

On all the ones where you are shooting upwards? Just wondering if it's light reflecting on the lens. So maybe light coming in at an angle onto your lens surface.

 

[Strange Brew]

Yes, I was shooting upwards on all the photos. The wood bosses were about 2 to 3 meters above me.

 

[Horoscope Fish]

Yes, I was shooting upwards on all the photos. The wood bosses were about 2 to 3 meters above me.

It looks like reflection to me as well. Were you not using a lens hood?

 

[Strange Brew]

No, no lens hood, that had unfortunately been left on the table at home.

 

[Horoscope Fish]

No, no lens hood, that had unfortunately been left on the table at home.

Okay, sounds like Vixen nailed it then. Textbook example of why we use lens hoods, though...

 

[Strange Brew]

Great feedback, thanks. The lens hood lives in the camera bag from now on.

 

[Blacktop]

Great feedback, thanks. The lens hood lives in the camera bag from now on.

Your lens hood can live on your lens. Just attach it in reverse. This way it will take up a lot less space in your bag.

 

[Strange Brew]

Your lens hood can live on your lens. Just attach it in reverse. This way it will take up a lot less space in your bag.

That's even better. :applause:

 

[thequeenscheese]

are there any bad lens hoods, I havnt bought one yet is there any reason not to pick up a cheap one?