Should I use a petal or round lens hood on a Canon 18-55 lens?

Question

I'm planning to get my 18-55 Canon kit lens a lens hood to protect it from the elements. Which would be the correct hood: a petal hood or a round one?

Asked by fixxxer

Answer

You need a round one because the front element will rotate when it zooms/focuses.

Answered by Nzbuu

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