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Nikon HB-23 Lens Hood (Bayonet) for 12-24mm f/4G, 17-35mm f/2.8D AF-S & 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5 D-AF Lens
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Lens hoods are primarily designed to prevent unwanted stray light from entering the lens by extending and shading the end of the lens. In addition, since the end of the lens is extended, you also get the added benefit of some extra protection from accidental impact.
The "petal" shape of this lens hood maximizes the amount of hood coverage for the minimum amount of weight and hood area. This dedicated lens hood is designed to match the specific focal length of the lens it was designed for.
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 38 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
92%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Lightweight (22)
- Easy to use (20)
- Durable (15)
- Reliable (10)
- Improves function (6)
Cons
- Not durable (7)
Best Uses
- Everyday (14)
- Travel (10)
- Landscape photography (9)
- Everyday use (6)
- Macro photography (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (18)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Professional (10), Semi-professional (10), Enthusiast (8), Semi-pro photographer (4), Pro photographer (3)
Most Liked Positive Review
it cracks
Yes, it cracks. It's brittle plastic. But it works. And it's a lot better than no hood. And the only other choice, a cheaper non-Nikon product is probably worse. So choose this...Read complete review
Yes, it cracks. It's brittle plastic. But it works. And it's a lot better than no hood. And the only other choice, a cheaper non-Nikon product is probably worse. So choose this one or the cheaper knock-off. But it's essential to use s hood, I think. So, not much choice. (USED on 12-24 f4) Buying a 2nd one, will try to glue the first one to have a spare.
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Most Liked Negative Review
The HB-23 Has A Design Flaw
I have now broken three HB-23s. There are two weak spots in the HB-23: two of the four places where the outer shade dips down to a low point between "pet...Read complete review
I have now broken three HB-23s. There are two weak spots in the HB-23: two of the four places where the outer shade dips down to a low point between "petals", coincide with some sort of slot in the inner ring of the bayonet attachment. There is very little plastic material at these two points and it doesn't take much of a blow to produce a crack and then the hood will not stay attached to either the 12-24 or the 17-35.
Also, the hood gets knocked off the lens fairly easily. I have had at least 30 Nikon lenses over the years, and I always use a hood. I have never had this problem with any of the other hoods. Therefore, you may lose it before it breaks.
If/when my current hood breaks, I am going to try one of the third party hoods. I doubt that they could be worse, and at least they cost less.
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Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Nikon HB-23 Lens Hood (Bayonet) for 12-24mm f/4G, 17-35mm f/2.8D AF-S & 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5 D-AF Lens:
Vital accessory. Not super durable and personally I would prefer a mount other than bayonet but this gets the job down and the replacement price is very reasonable.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Nikon HB-23 Lens Hood (Bayonet) for 12-24mm f/4G, 17-35mm f/2.8D AF-S & 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5 D-AF Lens:
About three years ago I dropped a lens just hard enough to shatter the original Nikon hood, so I replaced it with an unbranded one. I figured it's just a piece of plastic, so why pay more for the Nikon brand? After a while, the bayonet attachment started to get loser, and eventually, it pretty much stopped 'clicking' on at all. It would fall off at a touch - like when I was walking with my camera and brushed it against my leg. I got tired of that, so I recently ended up paying for the Nikon one anyway. It's obviously made from a harder plastic than the no-name brand, which, I expect, is why the bayonet lasts better. Unlike some other reviewers, I don't think it's thin or flimsy - for what it is it seems pretty robust to me. I don't have a padded camera bag so my gear gets a bit of a hard life rattling around in my shoulder bag. This hood has stood up to my mistreatment just fine, bouncing around attached to my 17-35.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
Comments about Nikon HB-23 Lens Hood (Bayonet) for 12-24mm f/4G, 17-35mm f/2.8D AF-S & 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5 D-AF Lens:
B&H replaced a faulty hood that came with 10-24 lens I ordered that would not snap in place. That cost the one star. B&H gets five stars for their service on this complaint.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Nikon HB-23 Lens Hood (Bayonet) for 12-24mm f/4G, 17-35mm f/2.8D AF-S & 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5 D-AF Lens:
excellent shade for the 17mm-35mm Nikon zoom
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Nikon HB-23 Lens Hood (Bayonet) for 12-24mm f/4G, 17-35mm f/2.8D AF-S & 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5 D-AF Lens:
Great value
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Tough To Attach
Best Uses
Comments about Nikon HB-23 Lens Hood (Bayonet) for 12-24mm f/4G, 17-35mm f/2.8D AF-S & 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5 D-AF Lens:
I lost it but it's so useful for a reasonable price
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
Comments about Nikon HB-23 Lens Hood (Bayonet) for 12-24mm f/4G, 17-35mm f/2.8D AF-S & 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5 D-AF Lens:
I use lens shades on all my lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
- Not Durable
Best Uses
- Everyday use
Comments about Nikon HB-23 Lens Hood (Bayonet) for 12-24mm f/4G, 17-35mm f/2.8D AF-S & 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5 D-AF Lens:
Not Sure Cold Wheather They seem to Crack - better than metal bending than not being able to remove from lens - less damage to Lens Rings
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Nikon HB-23 Lens Hood (Bayonet) for 12-24mm f/4G, 17-35mm f/2.8D AF-S & 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5 D-AF Lens:
I always try to use lens hoods and this is my third one for the 17-35mm lens. I seem to have a problem breaking them.
No problems with the hood itself.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
Comments about Nikon HB-23 Lens Hood (Bayonet) for 12-24mm f/4G, 17-35mm f/2.8D AF-S & 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5 D-AF Lens:
Solid hood, fit perfectly.
Outdoors in bright sun, cuts down on lateral glare.
Next, I'm getting hoods for all my other lenses.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
- Not Durable
Best Uses
Comments about Nikon HB-23 Lens Hood (Bayonet) for 12-24mm f/4G, 17-35mm f/2.8D AF-S & 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5 D-AF Lens:
Lightweight and very thin = fragile. Would be nice to be made out of metal.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
- Not Durable
Best Uses
Comments about Nikon HB-23 Lens Hood (Bayonet) for 12-24mm f/4G, 17-35mm f/2.8D AF-S & 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5 D-AF Lens:
The functionality of this lens hood is somewhat limited because you can't really have much of a hood on a lens that runs down to 16. It's incredibly thin, and therefore somewhat fragile. It of course looks good on the lense, does provide SOME cover and SOME protection, so it's ok. No problems just somewhat limited and somewhat fragile. It would make sense to beef up something this thin with a material stronger than plastic, would make it a much better product.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
- None
Best Uses
Comments about Nikon HB-23 Lens Hood (Bayonet) for 12-24mm f/4G, 17-35mm f/2.8D AF-S & 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5 D-AF Lens:
After breaking my HB-23 hood this replacement is the the same
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Genuine Nikon part
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Nikon HB-23 Lens Hood (Bayonet) for 12-24mm f/4G, 17-35mm f/2.8D AF-S & 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5 D-AF Lens:
I bought a used 16-35mm f/4 and the seller sent me the wrong lens hood. He credited me a fair price, so I bought the genuine Nikon part as a replacement. If you need a replacement hood for one of these Nikon lenses, I recommend this part.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Nikon HB-23 Lens Hood (Bayonet) for 12-24mm f/4G, 17-35mm f/2.8D AF-S & 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5 D-AF Lens:
I needed a replacement for the hood from my 16-35mm F4 Nikkor lens, which isn't listed as a compatible lens, but it is. The last one I had saved my lens from smashing into a rock, shattering the hood, but keeping the lens safe. Definately worth the few extra dollars for Nikon quality.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Nikon HB-23 Lens Hood (Bayonet) for 12-24mm f/4G, 17-35mm f/2.8D AF-S & 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5 D-AF Lens:
A lens hood is a simple product but can be hard to find even on the net. [...]
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Reliable
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Landscape Photography
- Traveling
Comments about Nikon HB-23 Lens Hood (Bayonet) for 12-24mm f/4G, 17-35mm f/2.8D AF-S & 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5 D-AF Lens:
Product is made of high quality material. It helps prevent sun glare but most importantly, it protects your lens.
This hood looks really big for the lens but it helps when you are walking around and going into tight areas.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Landscape Photography
Comments about Nikon HB-23 Lens Hood (Bayonet) for 12-24mm f/4G, 17-35mm f/2.8D AF-S & 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5 D-AF Lens:
Use this with my 17-35. Accidentally stepped on the original and broke it, and I like it enough to order another, so obviously I think it is worth having on my lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape Photography
- Macro Photography
- Traveling
Comments about Nikon HB-23 Lens Hood (Bayonet) for 12-24mm f/4G, 17-35mm f/2.8D AF-S & 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5 D-AF Lens:
this is replacement, I broke the one that came with a Nikon lens. It is a duplicate of the orignal and it works fine
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Landscape Photography
- Structural Photogrphy
Comments about Nikon HB-23 Lens Hood (Bayonet) for 12-24mm f/4G, 17-35mm f/2.8D AF-S & 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5 D-AF Lens:
The Product was as advertised and mounted perfictly on My 12-24MM lens.[...]
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