Alan (and everyone else), I thougth that this one is metal
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bh2.sph/FrameWork.class?FNC=RequiredAccessoriesActivator__Aproduct_html___41344___PELH40___REG___CatID=-274___SID=F19DCC97BE0
I have both the Pentax round and square (rectangular actually) hoods for 50mm. They are both hard plastic. I am not aware of any metal 50mm hood from Pentax.
regards,
Alan Chan
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