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I've been thinking about getting covers for my 150-600 Sport, and my Canon 300 f4.

I can see that "Lenscoat" make these, but before I pull the trigger, are there any other alternatives I should be looking at ?

As I shoot mainly wildlife, I was going to go for the camo style, but it's the protection I want, so the colour isn't that important (but I don't fancy a pink one... :) )
 
I have both lenscoat and outdoor not much between them ,outdoor have patterns more suited to the British countryside.
 
Jelster said:
I've been thinking about getting covers for my 150-600 Sport, and my Canon 300 f4.

I can see that "Lenscoat" make these, but before I pull the trigger, are there any other alternatives I should be looking at ?

As I shoot mainly wildlife, I was going to go for the camo style, but it's the protection I want, so the colour isn't that important (but I don't fancy a pink one... :) )
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I have drawer full of camo covers which I've collected from having various lenses over the past year or so. There are a lot and I'm fairly sure some will fit the lenses you refer to. They are from wildlife watching supplies & outdoorphotography gear, some are lenscoat as well.
They are taking up space so I could let you have the lot at a very good price but obviously through the classifieds so if you're interested, let me know and I'll post a thread for them.
 
I have a old (as above left over) neoprene cover fitted to my sigma sport lens hood ,the neoprene ones don't cover the zoom part ,I have tried the elasticated zoom covers from both major brands and neither worked ,BUT I have recently bought a full length cover from wildlife watching supplies and it's just the job ,plus there are a few in his sale items ,just over £20 it's a bite yer arm off purchase .totally pleased with mine
 
No, just general protection from scratches and the like. If I drop my lens I expect it to cost me a lot.....
 
OK, covers have arrived, and the one for the 150-600 S is fine, however, the cover for the 300 f4 is designed to fit without the tripod foot, and the section which includes the lens hood needs it to be left permanently extended. Not sure I'm happy about that....
 
Jelster said:
OK, covers have arrived, and the one for the 150-600 S is fine, however, the cover for the 300 f4 is designed to fit without the tripod foot, and the section which includes the lens hood needs it to be left permanently extended. Not sure I'm happy about that....
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Did you check the image of the cover for the 300 f4 before buying?
 
Jelster said:
OK, covers have arrived, and the one for the 150-600 S is fine, however, the cover for the 300 f4 is designed to fit without the tripod foot, and the section which includes the lens hood needs it to be left permanently extended. Not sure I'm happy about that....
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Where did you buy from? If it's outdoor photography gear their photo seems to show the section where the tripod foot is isn't there (just like my lenscoat covers on my 200-400). Regarding the front section that covers the hood is just fold it back over the hood when you put hood back down (the 300 f4 photo does show its one piece where the hood is). The 300mm f4 af-s extending hood design is difficult to solve. The only other option is the cover the extend part with a flexible fabric extending part but that will in practice be a bit rubbish in design. How do you think it could be better?
 
I guess because the covers fit the Sigma so well, with a gap for the foot, I was expecting something similar for the Canon. In hindsight, the hood arrangement is difficult to do any better.
 
Jelster said:
I guess because the covers fit the Sigma so well, with a gap for the foot, I was expecting something similar for the Canon. In hindsight, the hood arrangement is difficult to do any better.
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The photos for the IS and non IS look very different, if you have been delivered something it may be worth emailing to ask. Which lens do you have?

I bought some ex Jacobs stock covers for the 300 f2.8 I had at the time, I think they were the same as the ones sold by outdoor photography and they are ok but not as good as the lenscoat ones but that's to be expected considering the price.
 
I have recently bought a Sigma 150-600 Sport. To be honest, it has barely been outside! As much as I am a fair weather photographer I have thought about some protection for the camera/lens just in case I am cought short, so to speak. I had a 70-300 on a crop and used to do a bit of kids football and just used a Sainsburys bag to cover the lens and camera with an elastic band holding it down on the lens hood. Two things now, the plastic bags aren't the same anymore and you have to pay for then (see I do re-use) and the Siggy is several times more expensive. So, there are two optons for covers which I require clarification before I buy. There are the neoprene covers and the all in one camera/lens covers. Given that I don't spend for the sake of spending (some would disagree) so what are the benifits of the neoprene; is it just light impact protection or is there some waterproofing in it or should I get the all in one?
 
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so what are the benifits of the neoprene; is it just light impact protection or is there some waterproofing in it or should I get the all in one?
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All of the neoprene type have an element of waterproofing but remember that they are in sections so do not completely cover the lens, water could drip between the sections ... for complete waterproofing in heavy rain you would need an all-in-one that covers the entire lens.
 
skiking said:
I have recently bought a Sigma 150-600 Sport. To be honest, it has barely been outside! As much as I am a fair weather photographer I have thought about some protection for the camera/lens just in case I am cought short, so to speak. I had a 70-300 on a crop and used to do a bit of kids football and just used a Sainsburys bag to cover the lens and camera with an elastic band holding it down on the lens hood. Two things now, the plastic bags aren't the same anymore and you have to pay for then (see I do re-use) and the Siggy is several times more expensive. So, there are two optons for covers which I require clarification before I buy. There are the neoprene covers and the all in one camera/lens covers. Given that I don't spend for the sake of spending (some would disagree) so what are the benifits of the neoprene; is it just light impact protection or is there some waterproofing in it or should I get the all in one?
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For protection from rain if you get caught on out in rain one of the best (and cheapest) option is Optech rain sleeves. Small and light that carry in the camera bag or pocket all of the time.
 
My purchase was nothing to do with rain protection, it was all about "damage limitation". Any heavily used kit is going to get marked, my 300 f4 already has scuff marks on the hood from using in hides, so the neoprene sleeves are fine. I have a black bin bag and some elastic bands if I really need to protect my kit in the rain.
 
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