Nikon HB-33

Not for close/macros, good otherwise

This is the easiest fitting lens hood. All you have to do is snap it on to your lens by pressing the two buttons on them. No screws etc. to worry about. It does a nice job of protecting your lens & blocking sun. But when shooting very close to your subjec...

Nice Hood. Easy to release but one major cons.

The hood has easy release button, which the free hood that comes with my VR lens doesn't have, but it does do the job of protect sunlight but i think it suffer when shoot in close up, example the hood will block the light which cause like a shadow in your...

Should have come wih the lens in the first place

Lens hoods really are a necessity when shooting outside. All the other Nikon DX lenses I have came with lens hoods. Why the 18-55mm did not is beyond me. However, it's a worthwhile purchase.