Have rather rashly bought a 500mm Sigma prime lens and would like to add a cover to it, a few folk make them and sell on ebay, but are there any half decent ones anyone can recommend?
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Re: Neoprene camo lens covers
I bought one for my 100-400 from https://www.wildlifewatchingsupplies...tail/acatalog/.
It seems fine to me but I've not compared it to anything else!Chris
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I have used:
Lenscoat - good but expensive and perhaps not quite a perfect fit. Gaps show slightly on a white Canon lens, but not a problem on black lenses.
Wildlife Watching supplies - my current favourite - no complaints.
A friend has used Outdoor Photography gear - quite inexpensive at around a third of the price of Lenscoat - edges overlock stitched and available on eBay. Visit their eBay shop for the full range.
I also use a waterproof camera and lens bag from Wildlife Watching Supplies - well worth the investment for those days when the rain just won't stop.
Hope that helps.Colin
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Excellent Colin, I will have a look, I am told the paint is easily marked on the Sigma and it is less waterproof than the Canon, so I figured the cover will help with these potential problems.
I am watching this one whilst waiting for the lens to arrive
Hanging on in quiet desperation is the English way
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I can't do no other than say contact Kevin Keatley at Wildlife Watching Supplies (he may be reading this) top gear with excellent serviceTrev
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Cover fitted, it does fit well and looks to be made well from Jack Pyke camo neoprene material with some solid looking stitching, not only will it keep the lens and my fingers warm, it should protect the paint, which does look a bit fragile.Hanging on in quiet desperation is the English way
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Been out a fair bit recently, cannot praise the lens cover enough, why anyone would use a big lens without one is possibly a mistake, apart from the camouflage(my lens is black so less of a problem) but also for protection and in this cold weather keeps your fingers so much warmer too.Hanging on in quiet desperation is the English way
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