--- product_id: 1678884 title: "Nikon HB-34 Lens Hood for the 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX Zoom NIKKOR." brand: "nikon" price: "FREE" currency: TND in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1678884-nikon-hb-34-lens-hood-for-the-55-200mm-f store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Flare reduction Precision bayonet fit Scratch & ding protection Nikon HB-34 Lens Hood for the 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX Zoom NIKKOR. **Brand:** nikon **Price:** FREE **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🖼️ Capture brilliance, block the glare — your lens’s new best friend! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Nikon HB-34 Lens Hood for the 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX Zoom NIKKOR. by nikon - **How much does it cost?** FREE with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1678884-nikon-hb-34-lens-hood-for-the-55-200mm-f) ## Best For - nikon enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted nikon brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Precision Nikon Fit:** Engineered for a snug, secure bayonet mount on the 55-200mm DX Nikkor lens—no wobble, no fuss. - • **Flawless Flare Defense:** Deflects oblique light angles to eliminate unwanted glare and boost image clarity. - • **Compact Reversible Design:** Flip and stow the hood effortlessly for on-the-go convenience without compromising lens safety. - • **Rugged Frontline Protection:** Shields your lens from scratches, bumps, and everyday wear—because your gear deserves the best. - • **Seamless Polarizer Compatibility:** Easily remove and remount the hood to fine-tune circular polarizers without losing your perfect shot. ## Overview The Nikon HB-34 Lens Hood is a precision-engineered accessory designed specifically for the Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX Nikkor zoom lens. It effectively reduces lens flare by blocking oblique light, protects the front lens element from scratches and impacts, and features a secure bayonet mount for a tight, wobble-free fit. Its reversible design allows for compact storage, and it supports easy use with circular polarizing filters, making it an essential upgrade for serious photographers seeking both protection and enhanced image quality. ## Description Nikon HB-34 Lens Hood for the 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX Zoom NIKKOR. Review: Nikon HB-34 Lens Hood: Two years in use and counting - Bought this Nikon HB-34 Lens Hood when the original Nikon HB-37 Lens Hood was bumped off the end of my Nikkor zoom lens by someone with protruding elbows while shooting photos from a bridge. That original hood had served me well, though the fit was a bit loose. But as I saw it sailing off the bridge into the water below, was glad that at least I had a good camera strap. It was a lesson learned the hard way. Saw the Nikon HB-34 Lens Hood for 55-200mm DX Nikkor Lens listed here on desertcart, and though it wasn't the same as the original one for my Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens , thought that it might be worth a try. After two years in constant use, can say that it was a was a good choice. Not sure why, but the original 'round' HB-37 lens hood never was a good tight fit on my lens. At the time that I bought the zoom lens, this HB-37 hood came with it, so I shrugged it off and kept using it. There was a bit of looseness to it in the way that it fit even when double checked; the bayonet mount wouldn't go as tight as one might hope. But this HB-34 lens hood has always had a good precision fit, one that one would expect from Nikon, and it continues to do so to this day. As far as lens performance goes, it's flower-type design works well for reducing the non-essential light falling onto the front lens element, especially when a filter is attached. Using a circular polarizer can be a bit tricky the first time, but the bayonet mount helps quite a bit as you can remove the hood, rotate the polarizer for maximum saturation, then mount the hood again without having lost the optimum position with the polarizer. It should be noted that I've never experienced vignetting with this hood or with the original HB-37 hood when used with the 55-200mm Nikkor zoom, but it's not advised to use it with shorter focal lengths. The HB-34 hood can be reversed on the zoom lens when you're ready to stow it in your camera bag, but you'll have to run the lens out slightly towards it's telephoto range when you do so, or it won't fit. Have been doing this since the time that I bought it here and have had no problems storing it that way. The Nikon HB-34 Lens Hood has been a good one for the 55-200mm DX Nikkor lens, and is a far better fit than the HB-34 lens hood. For some the HB-34 hood may have more of a professional cosmetic appeal, but its real benefit is in its functionality. Highly recommended as a replacement. 10/14/2012 Review: Fits 55-200 VR II fine, just doesn't reverse - ,I'm using this on the 55-200 VR II, the newish lens that has a button on the lens barrel to lock in retracted position/release from locked position. The hood attaches easily and securely and stays put. The lens does retract and lock with this hood in place. You cannot, however, reverse the hood and snap it in place on the lens and have the lens retract fully. I don't care about this, as I don't often store or transport lenses witf the hood snapped in place -- that just adds time to the process of turning the hood around to the forward position when I want to start shooting. This hood is about half the price of the HB-37 recommended for the VR II version of this lens. .I am a bit leery of that hood, as it has springlike plastic parts that look easy to break. I'm glad that this one works as well as it does. ## Features - Deflects oblique light angles that often cause flare effects - Helps protect front of the lens scratches and dings while shooting - country of origin :Spain - Package Dimensions: 8.636 L x 4.826 H x 8.382 W (cm) ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0009HN588 | | Best Sellers Rank | #747 in Camera Lens Hoods | | Brand | Nikon | | Camera Lens | 200 millimetres | | Camera Lens Description | 200 millimetres | | Color | Black | | Compatible Camera Models | Nikon DX series, Nikon 1 series | | Compatible Camera Mount | Nikon DX | | Compatible Mountings | Nikon DX | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 885 Reviews | | Focal Length Description | 55-200 millimeters | | Focus Type | Auto Focus | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00018208041268, 00182080412680, 04960759024695 | | Image stabilization | no image stabilization | | Item Part Number | JAB73401 | | Lens | Zoom | | Lens Coating Description | ZERO Coating | | Lens Color | Black | | Lens Design | Zoom | | Lens Fixed Focal Length | 20 centimeters | | Lens Mount | Nikon F | | Lens Type | Zoom | | Manufacturer | Nikon | | Manufacturer Part Number | JAB73401 | | Maximum Focal Length | 20 centimeters | | Media Type | ProductImage | | Minimum Aperture | 5.6 f_stop | | Model Name | HB-34 | | Model Number | 4126 | | Number of Items | 1 | | UPC | 018208041268 182080412680 693892508251 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant | | Zoom Ratio | 3.6:1 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Nikon - **Camera Lens Description:** 200 millimetres - **Compatible Mountings:** Nikon DX - **Focal Length Description:** 55-200 millimeters - **Lens Type:** Zoom ## Images ![Nikon HB-34 Lens Hood for the 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX Zoom NIKKOR. - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41q8dM-rpJL.jpg) ![Nikon HB-34 Lens Hood for the 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX Zoom NIKKOR. - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51PM+SxbeBL.jpg) ![Nikon HB-34 Lens Hood for the 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX Zoom NIKKOR. - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/518mIsYXQRL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nikon HB-34 Lens Hood: Two years in use and counting *by J***N on October 14, 2012* Bought this Nikon HB-34 Lens Hood when the original Nikon HB-37 Lens Hood was bumped off the end of my Nikkor zoom lens by someone with protruding elbows while shooting photos from a bridge. That original hood had served me well, though the fit was a bit loose. But as I saw it sailing off the bridge into the water below, was glad that at least I had a good camera strap. It was a lesson learned the hard way. Saw the Nikon HB-34 Lens Hood for 55-200mm DX Nikkor Lens listed here on Amazon, and though it wasn't the same as the original one for my Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens , thought that it might be worth a try. After two years in constant use, can say that it was a was a good choice. Not sure why, but the original 'round' HB-37 lens hood never was a good tight fit on my lens. At the time that I bought the zoom lens, this HB-37 hood came with it, so I shrugged it off and kept using it. There was a bit of looseness to it in the way that it fit even when double checked; the bayonet mount wouldn't go as tight as one might hope. But this HB-34 lens hood has always had a good precision fit, one that one would expect from Nikon, and it continues to do so to this day. As far as lens performance goes, it's flower-type design works well for reducing the non-essential light falling onto the front lens element, especially when a filter is attached. Using a circular polarizer can be a bit tricky the first time, but the bayonet mount helps quite a bit as you can remove the hood, rotate the polarizer for maximum saturation, then mount the hood again without having lost the optimum position with the polarizer. It should be noted that I've never experienced vignetting with this hood or with the original HB-37 hood when used with the 55-200mm Nikkor zoom, but it's not advised to use it with shorter focal lengths. The HB-34 hood can be reversed on the zoom lens when you're ready to stow it in your camera bag, but you'll have to run the lens out slightly towards it's telephoto range when you do so, or it won't fit. Have been doing this since the time that I bought it here and have had no problems storing it that way. The Nikon HB-34 Lens Hood has been a good one for the 55-200mm DX Nikkor lens, and is a far better fit than the HB-34 lens hood. For some the HB-34 hood may have more of a professional cosmetic appeal, but its real benefit is in its functionality. Highly recommended as a replacement. 10/14/2012 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fits 55-200 VR II fine, just doesn't reverse *by M***A on June 8, 2015* ,I'm using this on the 55-200 VR II, the newish lens that has a button on the lens barrel to lock in retracted position/release from locked position. The hood attaches easily and securely and stays put. The lens does retract and lock with this hood in place. You cannot, however, reverse the hood and snap it in place on the lens and have the lens retract fully. I don't care about this, as I don't often store or transport lenses witf the hood snapped in place -- that just adds time to the process of turning the hood around to the forward position when I want to start shooting. This hood is about half the price of the HB-37 recommended for the VR II version of this lens. .I am a bit leery of that hood, as it has springlike plastic parts that look easy to break. I'm glad that this one works as well as it does. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Len's Flare Begone! *by P***N on August 19, 2010* For some reason, this level of the Nikon lenses do not come with a hood - which is peculiar as it would only cost them a few cents more. They are not that prone to lens flare without it - but it did happen hence my purchase of this item. It is a simple bayonet style mount - you push it on and turn it a few degrees to lock in place. Removal is the reverse. It is low profile enough not to make the lens subatinally longer, is very light in weight and does its job. I have not used the knock-off's - they are less but don't mount as secularly. I truly think you would be better off buying this item rather than an offbrand to save a few dollars. ## Frequently Bought Together - Nikon HB-34 Lens Hood for 55-200mm DX Nikkor Lens - Altura Photo Professional Cleaning Kit for DSLR Cameras and Sensitive Electronics Bundle with 2oz Altura Photo Spray Lens and LCD Cleaner - Camera Accessories & Photography Accessories --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1678884-nikon-hb-34-lens-hood-for-the-55-200mm-f](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1678884-nikon-hb-34-lens-hood-for-the-55-200mm-f) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-09-22*