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 the Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm F/4.5-5.6G IF-ED Lens