HB-37 Bayonet Lens Hood

HB-37 Bayonet Hood for 55-200mm F/4-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor lens reduces stray light and minimizes flare. Your pictures will show improved contrast and better color saturation. Flower-Type bayonet lens hood provided with select NIKKOR lenses. Use of specifically engineered Nikon lens hoods is highly recommended. 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.