--- product_id: 1409876 title: "Nikon HB-45 Bayonet Lens Hood for Nikon ED 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G and Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II" price: "Β₯11584" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/1409876-nikon-hb-45-bayonet-lens-hood-for-nikon-ed-18 store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # Reduces stray light for vivid shots Reversible design for compact storage Secure bayonet mount locks in place Nikon HB-45 Bayonet Lens Hood for Nikon ED 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G and Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II **Price:** Β₯11584 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🌟 Elevate your Nikon shotsβ€”flare-free, sharp, and ready to impress! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Nikon HB-45 Bayonet Lens Hood for Nikon ED 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G and Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II - **How much does it cost?** Β₯11584 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/1409876-nikon-hb-45-bayonet-lens-hood-for-nikon-ed-18) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Travel-Ready Design:** Reversible hood snaps on backwards for easy, space-saving packing - β€’ **Precision Fit & Lock:** Engineered bayonet mount ensures a perfect, secure fit with your Nikon 18-55mm lens - β€’ **Essential Pro Upgrade:** A must-have for serious Nikon shooters craving consistent, professional results - β€’ **Flawless Flare Defense:** Blocks unwanted light to boost image saturation and clarity - β€’ **Zero Vignetting Guarantee:** Optimized shape prevents image darkening even at widest 18mm focal length ## Overview The Nikon HB-45 Bayonet Lens Hood is a precision-engineered accessory designed exclusively for Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G lenses. It effectively blocks stray light to enhance image saturation and reduce lens flare, ensuring optimal optical performance even in challenging lighting. Its secure bayonet mount locks firmly in place and rotates with the lens focus without causing vignetting, while its reversible design offers convenient, compact storage for on-the-go professionals. Highly rated and recommended, this lens hood is an essential upgrade for millennial pros seeking flawless, vibrant photography. ## Description Dedicated bayonet lens hood specifically engineered for Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G. 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.Note:It is not compatible with the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II, which uses the HB-69 hood Review: Does not fit the AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR - It’s a very nice lens hood, but it does not fit the AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens, which is the lens I own. This is totally my fault as I failed to research exactly which hood fits the lens. As a result I returned it for a full refund. Review: An essential for the Nikon 18-55mm DX VR zoom lens - When I got my new Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens , the first thing that I did was to purchase a 52mm UV filter, more to protect the surface of the quality glass than anything. Wanted to get a lens hood, but all the dealer could offer was a rubber collapsable 52mm lens shade that screwed into the end of the filter. I asked about the one from Nikon, but he didn't have one, telling me that his rubber one was just as good. I screwed his rubber hood onto my new lens, and took a couple of shots with it at 18mm (~28mm in 35mm film camera terms), the widest position available. On viewing the images in the LCD, one could see a vignetting (image cutoff) in the corners, which was unacceptable. Didn't argue with the salesman, but declined. Had to go to another camera store in the area that day, and while there I saw an interesting product. They are billed here as a "52mm Flower Petal Lens Hood." The price seemed right for this 'cookie-cutter' style hood, so I grabbed it. This is where I should have used more common sense: The front portion of the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens is not stationary as it focuses. It rotates as the lens is focused, and when that happens at the wide setting, it causes even more vignetting than the rubber hood . The following day came online here and ordered the Nikon HB-45 Lens Hood , which is the correct one for this lens according to the Nikon site itself. During those first couple of days before it arrived, I had a couple of occasions that I wish that I had it, as some of the shots that I was taking did have a mild amount of lens flare due to the angle of my shots where the sun hit the front of the lens. Adjusted my shooting angle slightly to reduce the problem, but it was inconvenient. When the HB-45 hood arrived, the first thing that I did was to put it on in the reverse position, as some had suggested that it might not stow away in that position. Found to my relief that is did indeed fit in the reversed position, making it very convenient for packing away in the camera bag. I then put the hood on the 18-55mm VR Nikkor zoom and found that it snapped into place perfectly when the two release tabs were pushed. The hood locks into position, and rotates with the focus movement of the front of the lens barrel itself, as it should. In the weeks that I've had it so far, it has been the perfect solution for this lens. It has exhibited no vignetting whatsoever, even at the widest (18mm) range of the lens itself. Would call this a key essential for anyone wanting to get good results consistently with this "normal" zoom, which often comes as the default choice for those purchasing the Nikon D5000 DSLR , like I have, or the extremely popular Nikon D3000 Digital SLR . In either case, it's an excellent choice... once one has put a good quality UV (or skylight) filter on the lens. It might also be suggested to any dealer reading this to stock a couple of these for those of us picky customers who want the real thing for their new lenses. If I had to take any issue with this len hood it's due to the price, but having had a variety of Nikkor lenses in the 35mm SLR days, have gotten used to it. At least this one doesn't have a problem threading into the lens they way that the old metal ones did on the old Nikkor lenses. In short, it's a worthy investment for your lens that won't vignette your images, and it does travel well in the camera bag. Highly recommended. Updated 1/17/2012: Recently saw a "52mm Hard Tulip Lens Hood for Nikon DX 18-55mm" listed here on desertcart, so I took a look at it. This is exactly the type of lens hood that I described at the beginning of this review, and they do cause image cutting or vignetting, so consider yourself warned. ## Features - 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 - This lens hood is compatible with the AF-S NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR - Optional bayonet lens hood for select NIKKOR lenses. Use of specifically engineered Nikon lens hoods is highly recommended ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #794 in Camera Lens Hoods | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 947 Reviews | ## Images ![Nikon HB-45 Bayonet Lens Hood for Nikon ED 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G and Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41FmmnrHljL.jpg) ![Nikon HB-45 Bayonet Lens Hood for Nikon ED 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G and Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31BQWiUQ1HL.jpg) ![Nikon HB-45 Bayonet Lens Hood for Nikon ED 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G and Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21L2Niq9wzL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Does not fit the AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR *by B***N on January 1, 2026* It’s a very nice lens hood, but it does not fit the AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens, which is the lens I own. This is totally my fault as I failed to research exactly which hood fits the lens. As a result I returned it for a full refund. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An essential for the Nikon 18-55mm DX VR zoom lens *by J***N on September 21, 2010* When I got my new Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens , the first thing that I did was to purchase a 52mm UV filter, more to protect the surface of the quality glass than anything. Wanted to get a lens hood, but all the dealer could offer was a rubber collapsable 52mm lens shade that screwed into the end of the filter. I asked about the one from Nikon, but he didn't have one, telling me that his rubber one was just as good. I screwed his rubber hood onto my new lens, and took a couple of shots with it at 18mm (~28mm in 35mm film camera terms), the widest position available. On viewing the images in the LCD, one could see a vignetting (image cutoff) in the corners, which was unacceptable. Didn't argue with the salesman, but declined. Had to go to another camera store in the area that day, and while there I saw an interesting product. They are billed here as a "52mm Flower Petal Lens Hood." The price seemed right for this 'cookie-cutter' style hood, so I grabbed it. This is where I should have used more common sense: The front portion of the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens is not stationary as it focuses. It rotates as the lens is focused, and when that happens at the wide setting, it causes even more vignetting than the rubber hood . The following day came online here and ordered the Nikon HB-45 Lens Hood , which is the correct one for this lens according to the Nikon site itself. During those first couple of days before it arrived, I had a couple of occasions that I wish that I had it, as some of the shots that I was taking did have a mild amount of lens flare due to the angle of my shots where the sun hit the front of the lens. Adjusted my shooting angle slightly to reduce the problem, but it was inconvenient. When the HB-45 hood arrived, the first thing that I did was to put it on in the reverse position, as some had suggested that it might not stow away in that position. Found to my relief that is did indeed fit in the reversed position, making it very convenient for packing away in the camera bag. I then put the hood on the 18-55mm VR Nikkor zoom and found that it snapped into place perfectly when the two release tabs were pushed. The hood locks into position, and rotates with the focus movement of the front of the lens barrel itself, as it should. In the weeks that I've had it so far, it has been the perfect solution for this lens. It has exhibited no vignetting whatsoever, even at the widest (18mm) range of the lens itself. Would call this a key essential for anyone wanting to get good results consistently with this "normal" zoom, which often comes as the default choice for those purchasing the Nikon D5000 DSLR , like I have, or the extremely popular Nikon D3000 Digital SLR . In either case, it's an excellent choice... once one has put a good quality UV (or skylight) filter on the lens. It might also be suggested to any dealer reading this to stock a couple of these for those of us picky customers who want the real thing for their new lenses. If I had to take any issue with this len hood it's due to the price, but having had a variety of Nikkor lenses in the 35mm SLR days, have gotten used to it. At least this one doesn't have a problem threading into the lens they way that the old metal ones did on the old Nikkor lenses. In short, it's a worthy investment for your lens that won't vignette your images, and it does travel well in the camera bag. Highly recommended. Updated 1/17/2012: Recently saw a "52mm Hard Tulip Lens Hood for Nikon DX 18-55mm" listed here on Amazon, so I took a look at it. This is exactly the type of lens hood that I described at the beginning of this review, and they do cause image cutting or vignetting, so consider yourself warned. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good, inexpensive replacement for a lost or broken lens hood *by V***T on May 29, 2023* Lens hoods are important, both for reducing flare and for protecting your lens from damage. If you lose or break a name-brand lens hood, buying the manufacturer's "genuine" replacement is typically a rather expensive solution. But since these hoods are really just mechanical "shades" and "bumpers" (and they don't optically alter the light that makes your photograph), there are no optical quality issues to be concerned with. Thus, these "third-party" replacement lens hoods work as well as the pricey originals, and cost a whole lot less! I found that this hood fit my lens perfectly. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/1409876-nikon-hb-45-bayonet-lens-hood-for-nikon-ed-18](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/1409876-nikon-hb-45-bayonet-lens-hood-for-nikon-ed-18) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-09-27*