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Just purchased a 24-85 AF Nikon lens and would like to know what is the best hood to get? Thanks



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Just purchased a 24-85 AF Nikon lens and would like to know what is the best hood to get? Thanks


Simply put? The original! :P



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Which 24-85 is it?

The AF/2.8-4 takes the HB-25.

The AF-S/3.5-4.5 takes the HB-28

The VR version takes the HB-63



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It is the F2.8-4. Thanks for your help.



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also always have hood for many reason. one to protect lens. other to keep unwanted glare from light