Nikon 3688 HN-N102 Lens Hood & LC-N40.5 Front Cap

The Nikon HN-N102 lens hood is a purpose-built accessory for select lenses in the 1 NIKKOR system, designed to block stray light from entering the lens at oblique angles. By reducing flare and ghosting, the hood helps maintain contrast and color saturation, particularly in outdoor shooting scenarios with strong side or backlighting. Its bayonet-mount design ensures a secure, wobble-free connection that can be quickly reversed for compact storage when the camera is stowed in a bag.

Packaged alongside the hood is the LC-N40.5 front lens cap, which snaps onto the front of the hood itself, providing physical protection for the lens element without requiring you to remove the hood each time. Both pieces are manufactured in Japan and reflect Nikon's standard build quality for OEM accessories. The combined package weight of roughly one pound (including packaging) keeps things light, and the compact dimensions — just over 6cm in the longest dimension — mean the set takes up virtually no space in your kit. For 1 NIKKOR users looking to keep their gear protected and their images clean, this is a practical, no-frills addition.