A lens barrel for a camera in which a lens hood is divided into a front annular hood member and a rear annular hood member. The lens hood is provided on an outer surface of a front portion of a lens frame in which a lens is housed. A rear portion of the front annular hood member is fitted in a front portion or the rear annular member. The rear portion and the front portion of the lens hood are connected to each other by screws. Portions connecting the front and rear annular hood members are covered with a cover member.
