Nikon 1 10mm f/2.8 Lens Hood: HN-N101 Replacement Guide

By Fotodiox, Inc. USA | Published: 2026-11-04

Category: Productrecensies

Lost or damaged the hood on your Nikon 1 10mm f/2.8? Here is how to diagnose fit problems and choose the right HN-N101 replacement without guesswork.

Quick answer

For a missing or damaged hood on the Nikon 1-Series 10mm f/2.8, the direct fix is a bayonet-mount HN-N101 replacement hood such as the Fotodiox HN-N101 replacement. Confirm the hood is listed for that exact lens, then test the bayonet fit before relying on it.

Why the 10mm f/2.8 is fussy about hoods

The Nikon 1 10mm f/2.8 is a compact pancake-style lens, so the hood has to sit close to the front element without blocking the wide view. A hood made for a longer Nikon 1 zoom or a different mount will not seat correctly, and forcing it can damage the bayonet lugs on the lens.

That is why the model number matters more than the brand name on the hood. HN-N101 is the designation tied to this lens; a generic screw-on shade or a hood from another Nikon 1 lens is a different part, even if it looks similar.

When a replacement hood is the wrong answer

If your lens front ring or bayonet is cracked, a new hood will not fix the mount. Likewise, if you mainly shoot in situations where any added bulk is unwelcome, a hood may stay in the bag. In those cases, address the lens damage first or accept that you will shoot without a hood rather than buying a part that cannot attach securely.

Also skip replacement if you still have the original hood and only need to clean it; cleaning is a separate task from replacement.

Diagnose your hood problem

Symptom: the hood is gone: You have no hood at all and want the original bayonet-style protection back. Order an HN-N101 replacement listed for the Nikon 1 10mm f/2.8, then mount it and twist until it seats without force. If it will not seat with light pressure, stop; the part or the lens mount is wrong.
Symptom: the hood wobbles or will not lock: Check that the hood is an HN-N101 for this lens and that the lens bayonet lugs are clean and undamaged. Remove grit, reseat the hood, and test again. If a correct hood still will not lock, the lens mount is the likely cause. A correct hood that still will not lock points to lens-side damage, not a bad hood.
Symptom: flare or ghosting in backlit shots: Confirm the hood is actually mounted and oriented correctly, then reshoot toward the light. If flare persists with a correctly fitted hood, the cause is likely the light angle or a dirty front element rather than a missing hood. Clean the front element before buying another hood.
Symptom: the hood interferes with the view or handling: A hood made for a different lens can intrude on a wide 10mm view. If a correctly listed HN-N101 still causes problems, stop and choose another option rather than modifying the hood. Do not sand or bend a plastic hood to force a fit.

Product facts

Fotodiox Lens Hood Replacement for HN-N101 - Compatible with Nikon 1-Series 10mm f/2.8 Lens: Replacement lens hood listed as compatible with the Nikon 1-Series 10mm f/2.8 lens. This is the fit check that matters most: it is made for that specific lens rather than a generic shade.
Fotodiox Lens Hood Replacement for HN-N101 - Compatible with Nikon 1-Series 10mm f/2.8 Lens
Fotodiox Lens Hood Replacement for HN-N101 - Compatible with Nikon 1-Series 10mm f/2.8 Lens: Designed to reduce lens flare by preventing stray light from entering the lens. That is the main optical reason to replace a lost hood rather than shoot bare.
Fotodiox Lens Hood Replacement for HN-N101 - Compatible with Nikon 1-Series 10mm f/2.8 Lens: Made of high-impact plastic and covered by a limited 2-year manufacturer warranty. A plastic hood absorbs knocks that would otherwise reach the lens, and the warranty gives a defined recourse if the part fails.