What lens cover brand? I would like to get a lens coat for my new lens, but don’t know which is best. I have one Lens Coat brand and was not thrilled. I know there are others, but not...

Photolady2014 Loc: Southwest Colorado

I would like to get a lens coat for my new lens, but don’t know which is best. I have one Lens Coat brand and was not thrilled. I know there are others, but not sure of the names! I don’t think I want to go the sticker “skins” as they are called but the neoprene.
Thanks, Beth

Wanderer2 Loc: Colorado Rocky Mountains

I use Op/Tech USA Fold Over pouches on all my lenses and am very happy with them. They are neoprene. Op/Tech makes some different models of pouches but I prefer the Fold Overs.

Photolady2014 Loc: Southwest Colorado

Wanderer2 wrote:

I use Op/Tech USA Fold Over pouches on all my lenses and am very happy with them. They are neoprene. Op/Tech makes some different models of pouches but I prefer the Fold Overs.

So I did not see anything like this, do you know what this is called? I looked all over their web site.

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jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Wanderer2 wrote:

I use Op/Tech USA Fold Over pouches on all my lenses and am very happy with them. They are neoprene. Op/Tech makes some different models of pouches but I prefer the Fold Overs.

Thanks. I'll take a look. Once I remove a lens cap, it disappears. I don't like them hanging by a string, either.

https://www.optechusa.com/fold-over-pouch.html

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

Just a word of caution, if you get one, be sure to remove it and clean the lens regularly. While I still had my store I took two in that the lens covers had pretty much ruined. If moisture gets between the lens and the lenscoat it can dry and mildew. Both a 400mm F2.8 Canon, and a 600mm F4 Canon had their white finish mostly pulled off because it stuck to the lens coat when removed.
It is for that very reason I will never use one of those neoprene lens covers.
Just information to digest.

Wanderer2 Loc: Colorado Rocky Mountains

Photolady2014 wrote:

So I did not see anything like this, do you know what this is called? I looked all over their web site.

If you search on Amazon for "OP/TECH USA 7801032 Fold-Over Pouch 253 (Black)" you should find them (I purchased mine from Amazon because they are cheaper). 253 refers to the size and they also list multiple sizes with a code number on them.

On Op/Tech's website there is a page for "Pouches" and the Fold Over pouches are listed there, including all of the sizes they make. Fold Over is Op/Tech's name for the ones I use but there are other somewhat different designs also.

Hip Coyote

Please correct me if I am wrong...you are not looking for a lens cover, as in something to cover up the glass element at the front of the lens, you are looking for a wrap to cover the entire lens, such as camo?

Photolady2014 Loc: Southwest Colorado

MT Shooter wrote:

Just a word of caution, if you get one, be sure to remove it and clean the lens regularly. While I still had my store I took two in that the lens covers had pretty much ruined. If moisture gets between the lens and the lenscoat it can dry and mildew. Both a 400mm F2.8 Canon, and a 600mm F4 Canon had their white finish mostly pulled off because it stuck to the lens coat when removed.
It is for that very reason I will never use one of those neoprene lens covers.
Just information to digest.

Good to know. I can see how that could happen. What if anything do you use?

Photolady2014 Loc: Southwest Colorado

Hip Coyote wrote:

Please correct me if I am wrong...you are not looking for a lens cover, as in something to cover up the glass element at the front of the lens, you are looking for a wrap to cover the entire lens, such as camo?

Yes, to protect the lens from getting scratched up. Also, it helps when it is really cold out for your hands!

Photolady2014 Loc: Southwest Colorado

jerryc41 wrote:

Thanks. I'll take a look. Once I remove a lens cap, it disappears. I don't like them hanging by a string, either.

https://www.optechusa.com/fold-over-pouch.html

Thanks but I want a cover that stays on all the time, even when using the lens.

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

Photolady2014 wrote:

Good to know. I can see how that could happen. What if anything do you use?

I use nothing, but I do keep my lenses clean using lens wipes and a microfiber cloth afyer every outing.

ggenova64

Photolady2014 wrote:

So I did not see anything like this, do you know what this is called? I looked all over their web site.

Lenscoat

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

Photolady2014 wrote:

I would like to get a lens coat for my new lens, but don’t know which is best. I have one Lens Coat brand and was not thrilled. I know there are others, but not sure of the names! I don’t think I want to go the sticker “skins” as they are called but the neoprene.
Thanks, Beth

Be aware of neoprene. It can and will stick to your lens under certain conditions. Be fore warned.

In-lightened Loc: Kansas City

There is a relatively newer company - Rolanpro that I purchased a cover from for a lens. It is more nylon type vs. neoprene. It has finished edges and looks to be more durable than Lenscoat which has been my go to. With time, the neoprene from Lenscoat tended to fray along the edges. The Rolanpro is cheaper. There is also a another nylon maker across the pond.

While there are several options for lens, for camera, not so much especially if you need it to function in action situations. So I am trying the 3M vinyl skins. I just spent the weekend applying to camera bodies. While these won't do much for impact, they will certainly protect the finish. There is a difference between a field camera and a museum piece as I try to remind myself. Still, I really like to take care of my equipment and protect it. They are like family members to me. Here is a really good discussion about these types of articles with some links to these various products.
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1609799

In-lightened Loc: Kansas City

billnikon wrote:

Be aware of neoprene. It can and will stick to your lens under certain conditions. Be fore warned.

I agree...always watched mine closely.