Hi: Yes, the lens come with a free plastic hood. Jong Boo >Date: Mon, 14 Dec 1998 10:51:11 -0500 >From: "Calixberto Fuentes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: Nikon 70-300 ED AF [v04.n160/6] >Message: 6 > >Hi to all > >Reading a brochoure from Nikon I notice that it say this lens >include the hood. > >Any one can confirm this. > >I am planing to buy this lens from a Mail order Co. >Since no store have it locally. > > >cali >peace love prosper > >[EMAIL PROTECTED] >