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Black 55mm tulip lens hood, hard plastic, petal shape

Vivitar

Vivitar 55mm Tulip Lens Hood camera accessory

SKU CH-4NYJ-NDFWV

A 55 mm tulip-shaped lens hood that blocks stray light to reduce flare and shields the front element from moisture, debris and knocks

  • TypeLens Hood
  • Blocks stray light to prevent image-degrading lens flare
  • Tulip shape shades the lens without vignetting at 55mm
  • Hard construction shields front barrel from bumps and knocks
  • Helps keep moisture and wind-blown debris off the glass
  • Pro Series 55mm hard tulip hood in black finish

55mm Tulip Lens Hood

The Vivitar 55mm Tulip Lens Hood is a hard plastic accessory that threads onto 55mm filter threads. It is designed for photographers who want to reduce flare and protect the front element of compatible lenses during everyday shooting.

Flare control and element protection

The tulip profile blocks stray light from entering the lens at wide angles, reducing ghosting and contrast loss in backlit scenes. The rigid shell also shields the glass from moisture, wind-blown debris and accidental knocks against door frames or walls.

Hard plastic construction and 55mm fit

The hood screws directly onto the lens filter thread without tools and adds minimal length to the barrel. Its petal cut-outs prevent vignetting on wide-angle zooms while the hard material holds its shape in a gear bag. Photographers using lenses without 55mm threads or those needing a collapsible rubber hood will need a different solution.

Highlights

  • Blocks stray light to prevent image-degrading lens flare
  • Tulip shape shades the lens without vignetting at 55mm
  • Hard construction shields front barrel from bumps and knocks
  • Helps keep moisture and wind-blown debris off the glass
  • Pro Series 55mm hard tulip hood in black finish

Specifications

TypeLens Hood

Questions about this item

How do I attach the 55mm tulip hood so the petals are oriented correctly?

Screw it onto the 55mm filter threads, then rotate until the longer petals sit at the top and bottom — turning it off-axis lets stray light enter the lens.

What part of the 55mm tulip hood is most likely to need replacement over time?

The plastic bayonet or threaded mount can crack if knocked hard; the hood body itself is solid and rarely wears out.

When does the 55mm tulip hood stop being effective during a long shoot?

It loses benefit only if the front element gets dirty or the hood is knocked askew — there is no thermal or time-based limit.

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