Looking for an alternative lens cap for the 800, 300 and 200 long lenses. Anyone using them?
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Looking for an alternative lens cap for the 800, 300 and 200 long lenses. Anyone using them?
I have a lenscoat Hoodie for my 300/2.8 - works fine but it is a two handed job to fit especially when covering with the hood in place but reversed.
Do you find it a better alternative to the leather lens cap supplied? Any inexpensive alternatives?
I haven't even laid my eyes on the leather cap in 2 years since purchasing the hoodie.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pao Dolina
To be quite honest I have never used the leather lens cap.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pao Dolina
Got the Hoodie and never looked back
I have them on all my big glass, and now even on the huge front element of my 14-24 f/2.8!
The hoodie is a goodie ! :D
Easy on; easy off.
The hoodie stays on - you don't need to worry about it falling off.
What, me worry ? ;)
have mine on my 500 4.0L. works like a charm, and it's nice to have in your pocket especially if it starts sprinkling and you don't want drops on your glass.
How about the screw knob that fastens the lens hood to the lens? does it make it more difficult to insert?Quote:
Originally Posted by Roy Churchill
I am planning to buy for a 200/2L IS, 300/2.8L IS & 800/5.6L IS
I does make it more difficult to stretch over the knob, like I said earlier it is a two handed job, I find the camera/lens has to be locked down on a tripod or the lens has to be end up resting on something to be able to stretch the hoodie over the reversed hood.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pao Dolina
Always use a hoodie, also useful when the lens hood is on (depending on the lens you might need a different size). Only use the supplied cap when the lens is being stored.
The neoprene on that the Hoodie is made of easily stretches around/over the locking knob on the lens shade. I have them on all my lenses :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Pao Dolina
btw- for the 200 f2 you want the the 2x Hoodie
for the 300 f2.8 IS you want a 2x Hoodie
for the 800 f5.6 you want a 4x Hoodie
