Sony ALC-SH116 Lens Hood

The Sony ALC-SH116 Lens Hood is specifically designed for use with the E 50mm f/1.8 OSS lens, which is a popular choice among Sony E-mount camera users for its exceptional portrait and low-light photography capabilities. This lens hood serves a dual purpose: it not only improves image quality by blocking stray light from entering the lens, thus reducing lens flare and ghosting, but it also offers a degree of physical protection for the lens. Engineered precisely for the Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS lens, ensuring a perfect fit that complements the lens design without interfering with its optical performance.

By extending beyond the front element of the lens, the ALC-SH116 effectively blocks unwanted light rays that can degrade image quality through flare and ghosting. This results in clearer, more contrast-rich photographs, especially in bright conditions. It acts as a barrier to minimize the impact of accidental touches, bumps, or impacts, providing an added layer of defense against scratches and damage to the lens’s front element. The ALC-SH116 can serve as a spare for photographers who already own this lens and want a backup hood, or as a replacement for those who have lost or damaged their original lens hood.

Product Features in Detail

Impact on Photography Workflow
Incorporating a lens hood like the ALC-SH116 into your shooting routine can not only improve the overall quality of your images but also reduce the need for post-processing to correct for lens flare.

Ease of Use
Its design facilitates easy attachment and removal, ensuring that it can be conveniently used as needed, switched out, or stowed away without hassle.

Material and Build Quality
Typically, Sony's proprietary lens hoods are made from high-quality materials that are durable and capable of withstanding the rigors of regular use, though specific details about materials are not provided here.