Lens cap for 500 f4

[Gaz J]

Does anyone know if you can get lens caps for this lens or has anyone come across anything that fits? The standard leather hood is a pain when carrying it in a bag. I now that the mkII has a neoprene cover but don't want to spend that sort of money.

Have made my own which has come out quite well but if anyone knows of something better

Cheers.

Gaz

 

[Paul Holtom]

WEX do a very good neoprene job that stretches over the end and is also reinforced to protect the glass, they are a bit expensive but given the value of the lens money well spent.

 

[Gaz J]

Ok thanks. Never came across these in all the searches I did for them.

 

[corpy]

i've got a neoprene one from WEX for my 300 2.8L is and it 's a great cover , can be fitted with lens hood fitted !

 

[Laudrup]

Don Zeck does one:

http://www.donzecklenscap.com/canon-ef-500mm-f4-lens-cap/

 

[Bawbee]

Here's an idea from the EOS Magazine Forums - http://www.eos-magazine-forum.com/showthread.php?21883-Lens-Cap

 

[Padman400]

http://www.classickitchensandmore.c...7.html?zenid=fd526b80af72a66e120f4f8b2c4586c9


Keep meaning to get myself one of these

 

[Gaz J]

Thanks guys, some neat ideas. I've just spent the last hour making my own version of Don Zeck's. Its come out pretty well. Quick to fit and secure. Cost £0.00

 

[Laudrup]

You can use a tupperware lid as a lens cap, seen it before when I had a Canon 300mm f/2.8 IS. What did you use?

 

[Gaz J]

I used a piece of high density foam cut to the inside diameter of the front of the lens glued to a circle of plywood. Only want it for when the lens is in my bag with the hood reversed.

 

[Surrey Sam]

I use lenscoat hoodies for my large white's and find them invaluable.