It has unfortunately naturalized that some manufacturers its lenses attaches no matching lens hood. It is argued, of course, like so that the user then has the freedom to choose which design and style he would like to use. On the other hand, it is clearly a lucrative deal to sell separately this actually essential camera accessory. Sony does just that. For the kit lens SAL-1855 (DT 18-55mm SAM II) my Alpha 58 lean ALC-SH 108 is especially suitable. A major reason: The tube rotates with when focusing, which is why a cylindrical-conical structure for aesthetic considerations makes more sense than the classic tulip shape, which would certainly offer some advantages in terms of stray light reduction. Such looks but, depending on the position the focus, always somehow twisted out. However, Sony's pricing is unreasonable, therefore then pays the handle on the lower-cost replicas as the Profox LH 108th
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The fit of the bayonet is impeccable and you can set made of robust plastic SH 108 lock on the tube without violence. A perfect fit, shakes (not) and has air. The comparatively simple knitted cup you need when not in use and not put on rotated 180 degrees, it is also so already narrow enough to not appreciably apply. In any case, the slender scattered or Gegenlichblende in all probability will remain permanently mounted there. Unless indeed you need time situational better shading that was unloading a (possibly tulip) requires construction. After all, a major drawback is the very, caused by the relatively flat structure, unfortunately, only limited reduction of unwanted backlight effects. But better than nothing. And as an additional Crash protection for the objective good for the good piece all.
