Nikon Camera Lens hood
Hi Nikon shooter. Let's talk about something that came in the box with your lens, that you might occasionally use, or maybe even left in the closet entirely: the lens hood.
Most people think of it as just a tube that makes your lens look longer and more"pro."But what if I told you that leaving it off is like shooting with a hidden filter that steals contrast, muddies your colors, and invites lens flare to ruin your shot? On a sunny day or in a city at night, stray light bouncing into your lens is the enemy of a crisp, clean image.
A proper lens hood acts like a ball cap for your lens. It shades the front element from light sources outside the frame, protecting the optical integrity of that expensive glass you invested in. It's not an accessory; it's an essential part of the optical design.
And if yours is lost, cracked, or you never had one to begin for a used lens, finding the right replacement is crucial. Not just any hood will do. It needs the correct shape, depth, and bayonet to work perfectly without causing vignetting (black corners). That's where our full range of original-design Nikon-compatible hoods comes in.
But why are there SO many models? (HB-This, HB-That...)"
This is the most important question! Nikon (and we, following their specs) design hoods specifically for each lens or lens series. The shape and depth are calculated based on the lens's angle of view. A wide-angle lens needs a short, petal-shaped hood to avoid blocking the frame. A telephoto needs a deep, tube-shaped hood to block side light effectively.
Let's take quick view of available size in LingoFoto:
| P/N | Description | Compatible Lens | Remark |
| LC4325 | Bayonet Lens Hood for DZHB-20 | Nikon Nikkor AF 28-80mm Lens | |
| NP4329 | Bayonet Lens Hood for DZHB-5 | Nikon AF 35-105mm/f3.5-4.5D | |
| NP4312 | Bayonet Lens Hood for HB-1 | Nikon AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 Nikon AF 35-70mm f/2.8D Nikon AF 35-135mm f/3.5-4.5 | |
| NP4421 | Bayonet Lens Hood for HB-101 | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | |
| NP4422 | Bayonet Lens Hood for HB-102 | Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120mm f/4S | |
| NP4408 | Bayonet Lens Hood for HB-112 | Nikon Nikkor Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR | |
| NP4315 | Bayonet Lens Hood for HB-17 | Nikon AF-S 80-200mm f/2.8 IF-ED | |
| LC4324 | Bayonet Lens Hood for HB-18 | Nikon AF28-105mm f/3.5-4.5D AF Zoom-Nikkor | |
| NP4311 | Bayonet Lens Hood for HB-19 | Nikon AF-S 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED | |
| LC4314 | Bayonet Lens Hood for HB-23 | NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G Nikon DX 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G Nikon 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D Nikon 17-35mm f/2.8D Nikon DX 12-24mm f/4G Lenses | |
| LC4367 | Bayonet Lens Hood for HB-24 | Nikon AF VR NIKKOR 80-400mm 4.5-5.6D ED | |
| LC4315 | Bayonet Lens Hood for HB-25 | Nikon AF 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF Lens Nikon AF-S VR ED 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF Lens | |
| NP4308 | Bayonet Lens Hood for HB-29 | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S VR 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED | |
| NP4310 | Bayonet Lens Hood for HB-31 | Nikon AF-S DX17-55mm f/2.8G Lens | |
| LC4302 | Bayonet Lens Hood for HB-32 | Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Nikon Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED | |
| LC4322 | Bayonet Lens Hood for HB-33 | Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED | |
| NP4301 | Bayonet Lens Hood for HB-34 | Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED | |
| LC4318 | Bayonet Lens Hood for HB-35 | Nikon AF-S VR DX 18-200mm F3.5-5.6G ED-IF | |
| NP4309 | Bayonet Lens Hood for HB-36 | Nikon VR70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G Lens | |
| LC4316 | Bayonet Lens Hood for HB-37 | Nikkor AF-S VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED | |
| LC4355 | Bayonet Lens Hood for HB-38 | Nikon AF-S Micro 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR | |
| LC4317 | Bayonet Lens Hood for HB-39 | Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR | |
| NP4302 | Bayonet Lens Hood for HB-40 | Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED | |
| LC4323 | Bayonet Lens Hood for HB-45 | Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Lens | NOT for AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II Lenses (HB-69 needed) NOT for AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G Lenses (HB-N106 needed) |
| NP4322 | Bayonet Lens Hood for HB-45 II | Nikon AF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G DX Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR | |
| NP4304 | Bayonet Lens Hood for HB-46 | Nikon AF-S DX 35mm f/1.8G | |
| LC4304 | Bayonet Lens Hood for HB-47 | Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G, Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G | |
| NP4305 | Bayonet Lens Hood for HB-48 | Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR | |
| NP4324 | Bayonet Lens Hood for HB-50 | Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300 f/3.5-5.6 G ED VR Lens | |
| NP4325 | Bayonet Lens Hood for HB-53 | Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Lens | |
| NP4306 | Bayonet Lens Hood for HB-57 | Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR | |
| NP4328 | Bayonet Lens Hood for HB-58 | Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens | |
| NP4416 | Bayonet Lens Hood for HB-59 with 67mm Nikon cap | Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G | |
| NP4326 | Bayonet Lens Hood for HB-63 | Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-85mm F3.5-4.5G ED VR | |
| LC4349 | Bayonet Lens Hood for HB-65 | Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Lens | |
| NP4323 | Bayonet Lens Hood for HB-69 | Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II | NOT Fit for AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Lenses (HB-45 & HB-45II needed) NOT Fit for AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G Lenses (HB-N106 needed) |
| NP4321 | Bayonet Lens Hood for HB-7 | Nikon 80-200mm f/2.8 ED D-AF Lens | |
| NP4313 | Bayonet Lens Hood for HB-7 II | Nikon AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED | |
| NP4423 | Bayonet Lens Hood for HB-74 | Nikon NIKKOR 24-70 2.8E 24-70/2.8 E VR | |
| LC4319 | Bayonet Lens Hood for HB-77 | Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED VR Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED | |
| NP4314 | Bayonet Lens Hood for HB-8 | NIKKOR 18mm F2.8 /20-35mm f/2.8D AF | |
| NP4338 | Bayonet Lens Hood for HB-81 | Nikon AF-P DX 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR | |
| NP4348 | Bayonet Lens Hood for HB-85 | Nikon Nikkor Z-24-70mm f/4-S | |
| NP4415 | Bayonet Lens Hood for HB-87 | Nikkon Z Mount 24-70mm f/2.8 S Lens | |
| NP4419 | Bayonet Lens Hood for HB-89 | Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.8 S | |
| NP4341 | Bayonet Lens Hood for HB-90A | Nikon Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR | |
| LC1778 | Bayonet Lens Hood for HB-93 | Nikon Z 24-200mm f/ 4-6.3 VR | |
| NP4347 | Bayonet Lens Hood for HB-98 | Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 | |
| NP4344 | Bayonet Lens Hood for HB-N101 | Nikon J1 V1 10-30 10/2.8 Lens | |
| NP4307 | Bayonet Lens Hood for HB-N102 | Nikon VR 10-100mm f/4.5-5.6 | |
| NP4303 | Bayonet Lens Hood for HB-N103 Black | Nikon 1 NIKKOR VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6 | |
| NP4331 | Bayonet Lens Hood for HB-N103 White | Nikon 1 NIKKOR VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6 | |
| NP4327 | Bayonet Lens Hood for HB-N103II Black | Nikon 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 Nikon 1 NIKKOR VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6 | |
| NP4332 | Bayonet Lens Hood for HB-N103II White | Nikon 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 Nikon 1 NIKKOR VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6 | |
| NP4383 | Bayonet Lens Hood for HB-N106 | Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens | Not Fit for AF-S lens |
| LC4371 | Bayonet Lens Hood for LH-HN40P | Nikon Z DX 16-50mm f3.5-6.3 VR | |
| LC4372 | Bayonet Lens Hood for HN-41 | Nikon Z MC 50mm f/2.8 Macro Lens | |
| LC4167 | AI F Metal Lens Hood for Nikkor 20/3.5 | Nikon Nikkor 20mm/f3.5 Lens | Nikon |
| LC4168 | AI F Metal Lens Hood for Nikkor 50/1.4 52mm | Nikon Nikkor 50mm/f1.4 Lens | Nikon |
| LC4169 | AI F Metal Lens Hood for Nikkor 55mm f/1.2 | Nikon Nikkor 55mm f/1.2 Lens | Nikon |
| LC4170 | Metal Lens Hood for HN-7 | Nikon Series E 50mm f/1.8 Nikon Series E 100mm f/2.8 Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 AI-S Nikon Nikkor 105mm f/2.5 AI-S | Nikon |
| LC4171 | Metal Lens Hood for HN-8 | Nikon 105mm F 2.5 135mm F 3.5 105mm F 4 | Nikon |
| LC4172 | Metal Lens Hood for HN-23 | Nikon Nikkor AF 85mm f/1.8D / AI-S 80-200mm f/4 Lens | Nikon |
| LC4179 | Metal Lens Hood for LH-N103 | Nikon 1 AW 10mm F/2.8 Nikon 1 AW 11 -27.5 mm F/3.5 -5.6 | Nikon |
| LC4180 | Metal Lens Hood for HN-CP17 | Nikon Coolpix P7700 Nikon Coolpix P7800 | Nikon |
| LC4181 | Metal Lens Hood for LN-N101 | Nikon 1 Nikkor 10mm f/2.8 | Nikon |
| LC4182 | Metal Screw Lens Hood for HR-2 | Nikon AI-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.2 Nikon AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4D Nikon AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8 Nikon AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8D Nikon Ai Noct NIKKOR 58mm f/1.2 | Nikon |
| LC4193 | Metal Lens Hood for HN-22 | Nikon 60mm f/2.8 D AF Micro Lens, Nikon 60mm f/2.8 AF Micro Lens, Nikon 55mm f/2.8 AF Micro Lens, Nikon 35-135mm f/3.5-4.5 Ai-S Lens, Nikon 35-70mm f/3.5 Ai-S Lens. | Nikon |
| LC4229 | Metal Lens Hood for NIKON HS-4 | Nikkor 105mm f/2.5 135mm f/3.5 105mm f/4 | Nikon |
| LC4230 | Metal Lens Hood for NIKON HN-13 | Nikkor 180/2.8 300/4.5 400/5.6 etc. Nikon 72mm circular polarizer filter | Nikon |
| LC4231 | Metal Lens Hood NIKON HN-26 | Nikon Original 62mm Polarizing Filter | Nikon |
| LC4232 | Metal Lens Hood for NIKON HN-29 | Nikon 77mm circular polarizer filter | Nikon |
| LC4233 | Metal Lens Hood with 95mm Lens Cap for NIKON 85/1.4 | Compatible with standard 72mm lens size Nikon AIS 85mm f/1.4 Lens Zeiss planar 85/1.4 ZE Lens Zeiss 85/1.4 ZA Lens EF 85/1.2L Lens | Nikon |
| LC4245 | Metal Hood for HF-52;Black | NIKKOR Z 28mm f / 2.8 Special Edition and Z 40mm f / 2 S lenses | Nikon |
| LC4246 | Metal Hood for HF-52;Silver | NIKKOR Z 28mm f / 2.8 Special Edition and Z 40mm f / 2 S lenses | Nikon |
| LC4247 | NIK F Metal Lens Hood for Nikkor 18/20 | Nikkor-N / Nikkor-UD Auto 20mm f/3.5 Nikkor-UD / AI / AIS 20mm f/3.5 Nikkor-UD / AI / AIS 18mm f/3.5 | Nikon |
| NP4316 | Metal Lens Hood for HN-1 | Nikon AF 24mm f/2.8D(manual focus) Nikon 28mm f/2(manual focus) Nikon 24mm f/2.8 Nikon AF 24/2.8 New Nikon 24/2.8 Nikon 28/2 Nikon 35/2.8 PC Nikon S 24/2.8 Nikon S 28/2 Nikon S 35/2.8 PC | Nikon |
| NP4317 | Metal Lens Hood for HN-2 | Nikon AF 28mm f/2.8D 35-70mm | Nikon |
| NP4318 | Metal Lens Hood for HN-3 | Nikkor 35mm f/1.4, 35mm f/2.0, 35mm f/2.8 | Nikon |
| NP4319 | Metal Lens Hood for HN-24 | Nikon AF 70-210mm f/4-5.6 Nikon AF 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Nikon AF 100-300mm f/5.6 | Nikon |
| NP4337 | Metal Lens Hood for HN-31 Black | Nikon AF 85mm f/1.4D IF | Nikon |
| NP4343 | Metal Lens Hood for HN-28 | Nikon 80-200mm f/2.8 AF/D Lens | Nikon |
| NP4468 | Metal Hood for HN-40 Black | Nikon Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Nikon |
| NP4468b | Metal Hood for HN-40 Silvery | Nikon Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Nikon |
| LC4192 | Metal Lens Hood for HN-20 | Nikon AIS 85mm f/1.4 180mm f/2.8 300mm 4.5 | Nikon |
| NP4496 | Metal Lens Hood with 86mm Lens Cap for 85/1.4 Caliber 67mm | Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8S Nikon 85mm f/1.8G Lens Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 Lens lens filter size:67mm | Nikon Canon etc. |
| NP4497 | Metal Lens Hood with 86mm Lens Cap for 85/1.4 Caliber 72mm | Nikon AIS 85mm f/1.4 Lens Zeiss planar 85/1.4 ZE Lens Zeiss 85/1.4 ZA Lens Canon EF 85/1.2L Lens lens filter size:72mm | Nikon Canon etc. |
| NP4500 | Metal Lens Hood 50/1.4 Caliber 58mm | Nikon 50mm f/1.4 Lens, Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens lens filter size:58mm | Nikon Canon etc. |
1. Plastic Bayonet Hoods (The Workhorses):
These are the standard hoods for most modern AF-S, AF-P, and Z-mount lenses. They're lightweight, durable, and clip on/off with a secure twist.
For your pro f/2.8 zooms: Think HB-40 (24-70mm f/2.8G), HB-48 (70-200mm f/2.8G VR), or HB-74 (24-70mm f/2.8E VR).
For your versatile Z-mount lenses: HB-102 (Z 24-120mm f/4S), HB-85 (Z 24-70mm f/4 S).
For your trusty DX kit lenses: HB-45/69/N106 (for various 18-55mm versions – check your lens model carefully!), HB-33 (18-55mm), HB-34 (55-200mm).
2. Metal Hoods (The Classics & Specialists):
These offer durability, a premium feel, and are often for prime lenses, macro lenses, or vintage optics.
For legendary primes: HN-1 (24mm, 28mm), HN-3 (35mm f/1.4), HN-31 (85mm f/1.4D).
For modern Z primes: HF-52 (for the 28mm f/2.8 & 40mm f/2 SE, in black or silver).
For screw-in versatility: Models like HR-2 simply screw into your lens's filter threads, perfect for classic 50mm f/1.4 or f/1.8 lenses.
Look up lens's official Nikon Hood Code. It's usually printed in the manual or on a sticker on the original hood (e.g.,"HB-48"). Then, find that code in our list above. If you don't know it, match your exact lens name and model from the"Compatible Lens"column.
Beyond Flare Protection: The Unsung Benefits.
Blocking flare is reason enough, but a hood does more:
1. Physical Protection #1. It's the first point of contact in a bump or scrape. A $30 hood can save a $1,000+ front lens element from a direct knock. It also helps keep fingerprints off the glass.
2. Weather & Debris Shield. When shooting in light rain or snow, a hood helps keep droplets off your front filter or lens. It also helps block wind-blown sand or dust.
3. Improved Contrast & Color Saturation. By eliminating stray light"wash"that reduces micro-contrast, your images will naturally pop with deeper blacks and more vibrant colors straight out of the camera.
4. The"Completes the Look"Factor. Let's be honest, a lens with its proper hood looks finished, professional, and ready for serious work. It's the final piece of the puzzle.
"Metal vs. Plastic – which is better?"
It's about use case. Plastic is lighter, less expensive to replace, and won't dent. Metal is supremely durable, heatsinks better in sun (less chance of warping), and has that classic, solid feel many photographers love, especially on prime lenses. For heavy field use, metal is a tank. For everyday carry, plastic is perfectly excellent.
Think of your lens hood as a permanent, built-in lens filter that only adds quality. It's the simplest, most effective upgrade you can make to your images, and it costs a fraction of a new lens or filter.
Whether you need a rugged metal hood for your classic AI-S prime or a precise plastic bayonet hood for your latest Z-mount zoom, we have the exact match to Nikon's original design.
Find your lens's HB/HN code in the list, or match your exact lens model. Equip your Nikon glass with the protection and performance it was designed for, and see the difference in every shot.
