The lens hood protects the lens from side light and glare. It prevents the appearance of lens flares in photographs and protects the objective lens from mechanical damage.

The hood is specifically designed for the following lenses, ensuring proper functionality and perfect fit:

• NIKON AF 28-85 F/3.5-4.5 (replacement NIKON HB-1)
• NIKON AF-Yoom 80 -200mm (replacement NIKON HB-7)
• NIKON AF-S ED 17-55mm (replacement NIKON HB-31)
• Nikon Nikkor AF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED (replacement NIKON HB-33)
• Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-200mm f/2.8 G IF-ED (replacement NIKON HB-29)
• Nikkor AF-S 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED-IF DX (replacement NIKON HB-32)
• Nikkor AF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF DX (replacement NIKON HB-32)
• Nikon / Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 VR (replacement NIKON HB-35)
• Nikon / Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S VR DX Zoom (replacement NIKON HB-45)
• Nikon AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8 D (replacement NIKON HB-23)
• Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AI-S (replacement NIKON HN-3)
• Nikkor 35mm f/2.8 (replacement NIKON HN-3)
• Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR (replacement NIKON HB-N101)
• Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR (replacement NIKON HB-39 TULIP)
• Nikon Nikkor 24-70 mm f/2.8G ED AF-S (replacement NIKON HB-40 TULIP)
• Nikon / Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II (replacement NIKON HB-69 TULIP)
• Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED VR (replacement NIKON HB-77)

The cover is made from high-quality material that ensures durability and aesthetics. The inner side of the cover is specially matte, providing effective protection against reflections.