petal

I've just picked up a petal for my 3200 18-55mm but on the least zoom I can see it in shot is this normal, and the petal is generally not a permanent fixture?

Yes, that's a common problem with lens hoods and wide angle focal lengths.

Except it is mounted 90 degrees out of phase. Is this an aftermarket hood?

Looks aftermarket with the print that's on it. I believe my 24-120 hood (OEM Nikon) will mount either way. Maybe yours does too?

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Hopefully, but I've seen aftermarket hoods that are just wrong. You want the larger petals at the top and bottom of the frame.

The Nikon hood for the 18-55 is the HB-45, very low profile and no 'petals'.
Nikon HB-45 Snap-On Lens Hood 4941 B&H Photo Video

There are non-nikon that look the same as the Nikon. That may be a wrong hood for you.

it's a cheap aftermarket yes, I can mount it the other way also there is a tightening nut with it

nickt said:

The Nikon hood for the 18-55 is the HB-45, very low profile and no 'petals'.
Nikon HB-45 Snap-On Lens Hood 4941 B&H Photo Video

There are non-nikon that look the same as the Nikon. That may be a wrong hood for you.

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looks ms like ive bought the wrong one then..

Oh so its a screw on type not a snap on type then?

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nickt said:

The Nikon hood for the 18-55 is the HB-45

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Nikon doesn't really make the right hood for the older version of this lens (which appears not to have a bayonet mount). Nikon recommends the HB-69 for the new version of this lens, which is a petal hood. The OP should be ok with his once oriented right, but may have to loose the filter behind it.


HB-69 Bayonet Lens Hood from Nikon

ScottinPollock said:

Nikon doesn't really make the right hood for the older version of this lens (which appears not to have a bayonet mount). Nikon recommends the HB-69 for the new version of this lens, which is a petal hood. The OP should be ok with his once oriented right, but may have to loose the filter behind it.


HB-69 Bayonet Lens Hood from Nikon

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Interesting. It looks like the hb-69 might be for a newer version of the 18-55. Mine uses this:

HB-45 Lens Hood from Nikon

The hb-45 is the only one mentioned in my lens sheet.

Edit: I was distracted on the phone when I typed this. I see you already mentioned old and new style lenses. I never payed attention to that my 18-55 could not take a bayonet style hood.

it was a cheap £10 kit that I got mainly for adjustable Nd filter, im sure removing the current filter would help tho, altho I doubt I'll use it too much as I don't get too much lens flare anyway-or not noticed any upto now