The one-piece Artec Lens Shade consists of two folding- and two sliding panels and is affixed to the Lens Adapter Ring by means of a manual fastening screw.

The Artec Lens Shade can be rotated freely around the Lens Adapter Ring, so that it can be positioned to exclude every source of stray light. In addition, this lens hood is designed for universal applications, so that it can be used with lenses of all focal lengths.

Dimensions:

• folded: 168 x 145 x 12 mm / approx 7 x 6 x 1/2"
• max. open: 285 x 275 x 12 mm/ approx. 11.5 x 11 x 1/2"
• weight: 190 g / approx. 7 oz

Why use a lens shade?

With an unprotected lens, stray light from outside the subject area can reduce image contrast noticeably and this is why a lens shade is an indispensable tool in professional photography. However, a lens shade can only provide the best protection against stray light when it is optimally tailored to the angle of view, and the Sinar System offers several solutions for that purpose.

Because there are diverse kinds of stray light sources and different types of lenses, Sinar offers two different types of lens shades: The compact and universally applicable, one-piece adjustable "Artec lens shade" and the alternative of a Bellows lens hood that can be assembled from existing elements from within the Sinar Modular System.

ARTEC LENS SHADE
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