Lens covers

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8 replies

Posted by Graeme Lee on July 8, 2006 at 4:07 PM

Evening all.

I want to get a lens cover for my 500/4 IS. Not really bothered about waterproofing but want a snug fitting, easily removable camo cover.

Anyone have any suggestions?

Appreciate any help.

Graeme

Posted by Brian Phipps on July 8, 2006 at 4:12 PM

Hi Graeme,
Try here.....http://www.wildlifewatchingsupplies.co.uk/

Posted by Dave Courtenay on July 8, 2006 at 4:18 PM

Warehouse express now do custom fit neoprene covers for the 500f4-very smart

Posted by Alan Bryant on July 8, 2006 at 5:33 PM

I got one of these - http://www.wildlifewatchingsupplies.co.uk/lens_hood_covers.htm, from http://www.warehouseexpress.com/.For the cost of £14.70

Posted by Mark Smith on July 9, 2006 at 2:00 AM

Wildlife Watching Supplies made some for my 600F4, they will make them to order and are very reasonable, my whole set cost less than £40. Ask him to make them a tight fit, as mine were a little on the loose side.

Posted by Nick Caddick on July 9, 2006 at 6:02 AM

Graeme,

If you go with WWS and chose the off the shelf cover you may find this a little short as it is designed to be used with their camera cover and can move about exposing the white lens colour .If you get the camera cover aswell then no problem I use mine with an extender fitted to the 500/4 IS and all is covered.Otherwise get them to make an extra long lense cover.

Posted by Graeme Lee on July 9, 2006 at 12:11 PM

Thanks very much for all the useful comments. Appreciated.

Might just get my wife to knit me one

Graeme

Posted by PhilH on July 10, 2006 at 5:21 AM

Hi Graeme...

I just bought three lens hood covers from WWS trimmed them to fit my 400/2.8.....

Works well and a lot cheaper than some other alternatives.

Phil

Posted by Graeme Lee on July 10, 2006 at 6:47 PM

Thanks for the time and effort Phil.
I'll have a look.

Cheers, Graeme