Nikon HB-118 Lens Hood for NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR

HB-118 Lens Hood for Z DX 16-50mm

The HB-118 is a petal-shaped bayonet hood made for the NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR lens. It blocks stray light that would otherwise reach the front element and reduce contrast. Photographers who shoot in bright or backlit conditions gain cleaner highlights and deeper colour saturation. The dedicated fit ensures the hood does not appear in the frame at any focal length.

Sustained flare control in bright conditions

Because the hood extends the lens barrel permanently, it continuously shades the front glass during long sessions under strong sun or stage lighting. Unlike temporary shading with a hand or card, the petal geometry maintains its position relative to the zoom range without vignetting corners. This consistent coverage keeps ghosting and veiling flare suppressed across the entire 16-50mm zoom span. The rigid construction also absorbs minor knocks that would otherwise risk the front element.

Bayonet mount limits and petal geometry

The bayonet attachment locks to the specific NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR lens only; it cannot be shared with other Z-mount lenses or filter-thread hoods. Its petal cut-outs are calculated for the lens’s angle of view at 16mm and 50mm, so rotating the hood out of alignment will intrude into the image area. The hood adds forward extension that may interfere with tight camera bags or certain polariser rotations. Users needing a flush front for compact storage must remove the hood entirely.