Dare I say it's better than Sony's that come with the lens? Yes. Very solid, well machined, everything works as intended. It actually feels more motion free and secure than the Sony. The Sony one is very well built too but this just aesthetically, all around, feels better to me. When you free the dial to turn for portrait it feels pretty smooth and, obviously, is not scratching the lens surface. The machining is very nice and angular, not rounded, but very precise. If you use it upside down to carry the camera and the lens the angular, right angled machining, might feel a little sharp to some people but to me it is just fine. It's black, too, unlike the lens but I have a black Lenscoat skin on mine so,,, perfect! Highly Recommended!