Each Nikon lens has a specifically designed Nikon Lens Hood. The filter size of the lens is not relevant but the focal length of the lens is the important factor.
We stock all of the available Nikon Lens Hoods or if we happen to be out of stock, it is only a day or two get more Nikon Lens Hoods back into stock.
The Nikon Lens Hood will for one protect the front of your lens from knocks but it is designed to stop stray light entering the lens and ruining what would have ordinarily been a great shot.
Use your Nikon Lens Hood all the time and this includes night time.