Blocks stray light from entering the lens No vignetting would show with the hood on No vignetting will be caused with the hood on Extra protection from accidental impact Replace: original HB-45 The hood allows filter and lens cap on: Yes Support Reversible for compact storage: Yes The hood is for NIKON AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR (52mm) lens . It is not suitable to AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II with button. Plese check your lens model before ordering this product. Brand No Brand SKU 100352400_NP-1020624605