The Tokina BH779 Lens Hood fits the Tokina 16-50mm f/2.8 AT-X, 12-24mm f/4, and 12-28mm f/4 AT-X Pro DX / APS-C lenses, and is primarily designed to prevent unwanted stray light from entering the lens by extending and shading the end of the lens. In addition, since the end of the lens is extended, you also get the added benefit of some extra protection from accidental impact.
The "petal" shape of this lens hood maximises the amount of hood coverage for the minimum amount of weight and hood area. This dedicated lens hood is designed to match the specific focal length of the lens it was designed for.
