JJC LH-SH131 Metal Petal Lens Hood for Sony Sonnar T* FE 55mm f1.8 ZA Lens/T* E 24mm f/1.8 ZA Lens, Sony Sonnar 55mm 1.8 Lens Hood, Sonnar 24mm 1.8 ZA Lens Hood, Replaces Sony ALC-SH131 Lens Hood

I purchased a fully functioning, but cosmetically damaged Sony FE 55mm f/1.8 lens, that was missing the lens hood. This hood was $15 less expensive than the original Sony, and was supposed to be all metal construction. This product is just as advertised. It fits snuggly on the lens, and reverses properly for compact storage. It feels far more substantial than I'd expected it to be. Last year, I had to replace a lens hood on a Sony 24-240 zoom, which I replaced with an original Sony part. It is plastic, and may break again. I trust this piece of metal to both act as shade for flare, and as a protection for the lens. I'm more than pleased with this product.

as described. no complain I just need to get in the habit of using it.

It’s a metal hood which is a good thing. Same size as the original Sony one. Reason for the average review is that the bayonet mount is not tight enough. I’m sure it’s gonna fall off unless I add gaff tape.

I've only had the 3 in 1 stacking grid light for a very short time, about 2 hours, however some quick tests with it this device gives a very nice circular spot of varying degrees. There is one catch to it, I don't have either the Nikon or Canon flashes, I have Vivitar and Yongnuo flashes that have smaller flash heads, so knowing this in advance, I bought an Opteka velcro clinch strap, wrapped it around the flash and put the Grid Light on and it worked great on both flashes. It is a little loose but snug enough were it won't fall off. I suppose a little spacer underneath the clinch strap could make it tighter but may damage the flash head if it's to tight. So if you want a circular spot and you don't have the big guns and for half the price of the other circular grid this will work well for me. It also doesn't droop as a review of the other grid spot mentioned.Update: I mentioned that The Yongnuo has a smaller head, well the Yongnou YN-560 II has a head that is as large as the Nikon SB900/910 so this product fits it perfectly.

great works as it should- I am geing another one

This item fits my flash and works well. I particularly like that it says, in English, the degrees for each grid size. Many grids don't say and I wouldn't buy them. Construction is solid, not flimsy. My only complaint was having bought it through Amazon Warehouse Deals. They put a huge label over the instructions on the back of the box. I found the instructions online, but not happy that they didn't put the bar code label where it wouldn't block instructions (which turn out to be are simple and easy). Note: same product seems to be available under different names. All use the same photos.

I wish they made this exact same model for my sb600's! Great for back lighting without getting flair or using as a hair light.

It is heavier than I thought, but fit pretty well to my Sony 55 f1.8 ZA. Though it is expensive, but is far more better than my cheap rubber hoods that not accurately fitting in the right direction.