Sony ALC-SH167 Lens Hood For SEL70200GM2
Sony ALC-SH167 Lens Hood For SEL70200GM2 | Helps control stray light
Made specifically for the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II, the Sony ALC-SH167 Lens Hood For SEL70200GM2 is a dedicated accessory for controlling unwanted light around this lens. It’s the right hood to consider when bright conditions or light entering from the side could cause lens flare. By shading the front of the lens, it reduces the amount of unwanted light reaching it, helping keep flare under control in situations such as outdoor portraits in strong daylight or sports photography beside a brightly lit field. The hood also offers some protection against bumps, a useful extra when the lens is being handled between shots. Its stated dimensions are 112 x 76 mm, and its weight is 108.9 g, so it adds a clearly defined amount of size and weight to your setup. This isn’t a general-purpose hood: its stated compatibility is specific to the FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II. For owners of that lens, the benefit is straightforward—a matching shade for managing stray light, with a little added physical protection for the lens front.
Why it is useful
- Made for one specific lens: The hood is intended for the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II. That exact match makes it a relevant replacement or extra hood for owners of this lens.
- Shades the lens from unwanted light: The hood blocks light that would otherwise enter from outside the intended view. This is useful in bright settings where stray light can affect the image.
- Helps prevent lens flare: By reducing unwanted light reaching the lens, it helps keep flare at bay. That matters when a scene includes strong light near the frame.
- Offers some bump protection: The hood provides a degree of protection against knocks. It adds a buffer at the front of the lens during handling, though it isn’t a substitute for careful handling.
- 112 x 76 mm dimensions: These are the listed diameter and length. They give you the hood’s stated physical size when considering the overall footprint of the lens setup.
- 108.9 g weight: The listed weight is useful to factor into a kit where accessories add up. It’s a specific, modest component of the total lens setup rather than an unknown extra.
Specialist Note
108.9 g is the hood’s listed weight, so you can account for its added mass when packing the 70-200mm setup. I’d recommend this specific hood to anyone using the FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II who wants the intended shade for that lens, rather than an accessory with a different fit. For outdoor portraits in bright light, fit the hood to cut down unwanted light reaching the lens; it’s also useful around a sports field when strong light sits just outside the frame. The hood provides some protection from bumps as well, which is welcome when handling a large telephoto lens between frames. Its role is focused: light control and a little impact protection, not protection from every kind of damage.
What's Included
- Sony ALC-SH167 lens hood
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Sony
- Model: ALC-SH167
- Type: Lens hood
- Compatible lens: Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II
- Dimensions (diameter x length): 112 x 76 mm
- Weight: 108.9 g
Sony ALC-SH167 Lens Hood For SEL70200GM2 is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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