Bower 55mm Tulip Lens Hood

The Bower 55mm Tulip Lens Hood is a petal-shaped lens hood designed to reduce lens flare and ghosting caused by stray light entering the lens from outside the frame, helping you achieve cleaner, higher-contrast images in bright or backlit conditions. The tulip (petal) design is optimised for use with wide-angle and standard zoom lenses, allowing the hood to extend further at the corners of the frame — where vignetting is less of a concern — while remaining shorter at the sides to avoid cutting into the image circle. It fits any lens with a 55mm filter thread and attaches via a bayonet or screw mount depending on the model.

Beyond flare reduction, the Bower 55mm Tulip Lens Hood also provides physical protection for the front element of your lens, acting as a buffer against accidental knocks and bumps. Compatible with 55mm lenses from Nikon, Canon, Fujifilm, OM System, Sigma, and third-party manufacturers, it is a practical, affordable upgrade for any photographer who shoots in challenging light. Available from Foto Discount World in Pretoria.