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

by Nikon

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.4 x 3.3 x 1.9 inches ; 2.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0009HN588
• Item model number: B0009HN588
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #7 in Camera & Photo > Accessories > Lens Accessories > Lens Hoods
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

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

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

62 of 71 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Does the job fine, but DON'T BUY IT FOR THE 55-200mm f4-5.6G ED AF-S DX!, December 16, 2007

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David Jenks "dsjjfg" (Elk Grove, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nikon HB-34 Lens Hood for 55-200mm DX Nikkor Lens (Electronics)

Okay, this lens hood is fine. Terrific.

BUT...the 55-200mm f4-5.6G ED AF-S DX COMES WITH THIS ITEM! Don't "take advantage" of Amazon's "Better Together" offer for the lens:

"Buy this item with Nikon HB-34 Lens Hood for 55-200mm DX Nikkor Lens by Nikon today!"

Because then you'll own TWO of these.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Don't need to buy with 55-200 VR, August 10, 2009

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J. Madden - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nikon HB-34 Lens Hood for 55-200mm DX Nikkor Lens (Electronics)

If you're like me, you may buy this unnecessarily. The 55-200 DX VR already comes with a hood, but this is listed as a recommended accessory with lens by Amazon. It won't let the lens operate thru the whole zoom range when installed in storage mode (reversed). This may provide some incidental protection to the zoom mechanism from accidental bumping when not in use. Just a guess.

Otherwise works as it should, just not necessary unless you want a scalloped hood. You probably already know all of this if you do.

So, hopefully I just saved you some cash.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic, November 12, 2008

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Chris Erwin "Speaker Doctor" (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nikon HB-34 Lens Hood for 55-200mm DX Nikkor Lens (Electronics)

Well it is Nikon so it has to be quality. I tried a knock-off version before that would not stay on. This one works perfect.