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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: "R1498"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1409876-nikon-hb-45-bayonet-lens-hood-for-nikon-ed-18
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# 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:** R1498
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌟 Elevate your Nikon shots—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?** R1498 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## 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

- • **Travel-Ready Design:** Reversible hood snaps on backwards for easy, space-saving packing
- • **Precision Fit & Lock:** Engineered bayonet mount ensures a perfect, secure fit with your Nikon 18-55mm lens
- • **Essential Pro Upgrade:** A must-have for serious Nikon shooters craving consistent, professional results
- • **Flawless Flare Defense:** Blocks unwanted light to boost image saturation and clarity
- • **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

## 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 |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000ZNRBK4 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #945 in Camera Lens Hoods |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (950) |
| Date First Available | June 17, 2003 |
| Item Weight | 0.035 ounces |
| Item model number | 4941 |
| Manufacturer | Nikon |
| Product Dimensions | 5.91 x 3.94 x 1.18 inches |

## Images

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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-10-22*