Nikon HN-3 Screw-In Metal Lens Hood 52mm 35mm f1.4 f2 f2.8 55mm Micro Tested

Description

An authentic vintage original Nikon HN-3 screw-in metal lens hood with a standard 52mm thread. Designed for wide-angle and macro Nikkor lenses, including the 35mm f/1.4, 35mm f/2, 35mm f/2.8, 35mm f/2.8 PC, and Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 / f/3.5 models. Precision-machined from black anodized aluminium with non-reflective internal micro-grooves to eliminate stray light flare and ghosting. Features crisp white lettering reading "Nikon HN-3 JAPAN". Made in Japan.

Condition

Overall Condition: Very Good

Cosmetically in very good pre-owned vintage condition showing light handling marks and minor rim edge paint wear on the outer black finish. The metal structure is round and true with no denting or distortion. Male 52mm screw threads are clean, undamaged, and attach smoothly to compatible lens filter rings. Clean internal anti-reflective coating. Fully tested and operational.

Included

• Nikon HN-3 52mm Screw-In Metal Lens Hood

Key Features

• Genuine vintage Nikon factory metal lens accessory
• Standard 52mm thread mount compatible with a wide range of Nikkor primes
• Optimised for 35mm wide-angle and 55mm Micro-Nikkor lenses
• Durable black anodized aluminium construction
• Internal anti-reflective micro-grooved lining to absorb stray light
• Provides physical front-element protection against accidental bumps

Collector's Notes

The HN-3 is one of Nikon's most popular classic 52mm metal screw-in hoods, ideal for pairing with manual focus AI and AI-s 35mm primes as well as classic Micro-Nikkor 55mm lenses. Sourcing clean original Japanese-made metal hoods helps complete period-correct film setups for Nikon FE, FM, F2, and F3 users.

Keywords

Nikon HN-3, Nikon HN3 Hood, Nikon 35mm Lens Hood, Nikon 52mm Metal Hood, Micro-Nikkor 55mm Hood, Vintage Nikon Accessory, Screw In Lens Hood