Camera Lenses

For 55-200mm Zoom Nikkor Lens, Lens hood Designed for the Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G ED AF-S DX Nikkor zoom lens Deflects oblique light angles that often cause flare effects Helps protect front of the lens scratches and dings while shooting

User Reviews about Nikon HB-34 Lens Hood for 55-200mm DX Nikkor Lens

For some reason, this level of the Nikon lenses do not come with a hood - which is peculiar as it would only cost them a few cents more. They are not that prone to lens flare without it - but it did happen hence my purchase of this item. It is a simple bayonet style mount - you push it on and turn it a few degrees to lock in place. Removal is the reverse. It is low profile enough not to make the lens subatinally longer, is very light in weight and does its job. I have not used the knock-off's - they are less but don't mount as secularly. I truly think you would be better off buying this item rather than an offbrand to save a few dollars. -- Len's Flare Begone!

I bought my 55-200mm VR second hand but the previous owner lost the original flat hood. I like the petal style from the non-VR lens so I ordered it. It makes the lens look more like the 18-200mm and I personally like that. It will no doubt help when outside and take the occasional bumps for you. Also this one is not loose when installed like the flat style bayonet hoods are. -- Makes the lens!

Good quality lens hood for the Nikon 55-200 lens. Better than the one supplied, but a little pricey -- Does it job

I like the product. I was not aware that a lens hood came with the 55-200mm lens that I purchased until after I purchased the hood. I have always appreciated the quality of Nikon products. -- Nikon HB-34 Review

After comparing the pros and cons of the HB-37 vs. HB-34 lens hoods for my Nikon 55-200 VR, I decided that I'd be "cool" and get this petal hood. Guess what? It works perfectly, not only when attached forward, but also when reversed, you can easily store the hood and lens together. I don't know why anyone complains about that. Maybe you can't pick the lens up by the hood, but why the heck would you want to? -- Works perfectly on the 55-200 VR