Nikon HB-45 Lens Hood for AF-S 18-55mm Series Lens

• By reducing the amount of non-essential light falling onto the front lens element, lenses can better achieve their optimum optical performance, producing more saturated images
• In less-than-ideal lighting conditions, the performance difference can be substantial
• This lens hood is compatible with the AF-S NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
• Optional bayonet lens hood for select NIKKOR lenses. Use of specifically engineered Nikon lens hoods is highly recommended

Dedicated bayonet lens hood specifically engineered for Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G. By reducing the amount of non-essential light falling onto the front lens element, lenses can better achieve their optimum optical performance, producing more saturated images. In less-than-ideal lighting conditions, the performance difference can be substantial.Note:It is not compatible with the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II, which uses the HB-69 hood