This bayonet mount hood has been designed to work specifically to match the focal length of compatible lenses .

Compatible lenses:

Nikon AF-S 18-55/3.5-5.6 G ED

Nikon AF-S 18-55/3.5-5.6 G ED II

You just screw this hood onto the front of your existing lens.

Avoids glare when shooting towards a light source.

Adds a level of protection to the front lens from being scratched by a branch or any other object.

It will also help protect the front filter from sand, dust and other debris on a windy day.

You can use lens cap and filter with the hood on a lens

Can be installed in reverse position to save space when not needed

Optimized for use in digital equipment.