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.

Manufactured by PROtastic this is a direct replacement for the Nikon HB-39 lens hood, suitable for Nikkor 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 VR AF-S ED DX G Zoom & the Nikon 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6 VR II AF-S DX ED G Zoom lens.