Sony ALC-SH187 lens hood

Sony ALC-SH187 zonnekap

The Sony ALC-SH187 lens hood is the lens hood for the Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5 GM OSS lens (SEL100400MC). The same model also comes in the box with that lens. You can buy it separately as a replacement for a lost or damaged hood, or as a spare.

A lens hood keeps stray light from the side away from the front element. This reduces the chance of lens flare and loss of contrast, especially when shooting into the light. The rim also absorbs light knocks and so protects the front of the lens.

The hood has a locking button. Through the filter window you can rotate a polarisation filter or variable ND filter on the lens without taking the hood off. When ordering, check the type code carefully: the SEL100400MC is the FE 100-400mm with a fixed aperture of f/4.5.