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Compatible Lens Hood for Sony 70-350 G OSS

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shutterski
shutterski New Member • Posts: 6
Compatible Lens Hood for Sony 70-350 G OSS

Hello everyone,
I recently bought the Sony E 70-350 G in an excellent condition for a very good price but without the hood, yet the best price I could find for a compatible one was about 40 USD and that's just too much, so I'm looking for a compatible hoof from another brand (the Nikon HB-32 fits but too tightly), or a 3D model file for that same lens hood (ALC-SH160) if someone has it. 
If none of these solutions are available, what are your thoughts on those hoods that screw in the filter thread?
Thanks in advance!

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ProfHankD
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Re: Compatible Lens Hood for Sony 70-350 G OSS
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shutterski wrote:
I recently bought the Sony E 70-350 G in an excellent condition for a very good price but without the hood, yet the best price I could find for a compatible one was about 40 USD and that's just too much, so I'm looking for a compatible hoof from another brand (the Nikon HB-32 fits but too tightly), or a 3D model file for that same lens hood (ALC-SH160) if someone has it.

There are LOTS of lens hood designs on Thingiverse , but not specifically for that lens.

If none of these solutions are available, what are your thoughts on those hoods that screw in the filter thread?

It's easy to make a screw-threaded hood, but only if they are rotationally symmetric. The problem is that screw threads don't always stop at the same rotational position. For a lens starting at 70mm, I think there is no significant disadvantage to a round hood.

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shutterski
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Re: Compatible Lens Hood for Sony 70-350 G OSS

Yes I've checked some 3d model sites and haven't found that same hood. I've seen some round screw-threaded hoods available dirt cheap on AliExpress so I think I'm getting one to see if it works without any vignetting or damaging the filter thread. 
Thanks a lot !

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BBbuilder467 Veteran Member • Posts: 7,057
Re: Compatible Lens Hood for Sony 70-350 G OSS
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shutterski wrote:

Hello everyone,
I recently bought the Sony E 70-350 G in an excellent condition for a very good price but without the hood, yet the best price I could find for a compatible one was about 40 USD and that's just too much, so I'm looking for a compatible hoof from another brand (the Nikon HB-32 fits but too tightly), or a 3D model file for that same lens hood (ALC-SH160) if someone has it.
If none of these solutions are available, what are your thoughts on those hoods that screw in the filter thread?
Thanks in advance!

The screw-on plastic hoods can be cut and shaped to fit. With the 70-350 range, you might only have to shorten it a bit if it vignettes at the wide end.

FWIW, a reversible, bayonet mount hood for $40 doesn't sound bad. Reversible hoods are nice, especially with long lenses. If it was twice the price of a screw-on, I still think it's worth it.

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