Lens Cover for FD 300mm F2.8...any suggestions?

[gabriel_gerena]

<p>Hello!<br>

I was wondering if you guys have any suggestions for a Lens Coat like protection for the FD 300mm 2.8.<br>

I would like to protect it as much as possible.<br>

Thanks!</p>

<p>PS <br />Something like this style:<br>

https://photonaturalist.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/lens-coat.png just black if possible.</p>

[SCL]

<p>Black absorbs heat...not good in warmer climates during the summer, as it can cause outgassing of lubricants within the lens unit. That said, for about $4-5 you can easily sew up a good cover, I've done it for a variety of long lenses.</p>

[dave_s]

<p><a href="http://www.lenscoat.com/">LensCoat.com</a> will make you a custom cover, although it might get expensive. Check their FAQ. Perhaps they could simply modify one of the EOS lens covers, if the dimensions are similar.</p>

[gabriel_gerena]

<p>I contacted them earlier and their dry response was, they have not tested any cover on that lens so they dont know if one will fit. Really not a very good image of customer service with that reply. :/</p>

[henryp]

<p>One of <a href="/canon-fd-camera-forum/bhpho.to/1NqiAfj%20">these</a>?</p>

<p>Henry Posner<br /><strong>B&H Photo-Video</strong></p>

[gabriel_gerena]

<p>Henry somehow clicking on the link just takes me back to the forum. Can you try again?<br>

Thanks!</p>

[denny_rane]

<p>This is a "big" lens...right.?<br>

Give me some dimensions.....I MIGHT have a Nikon hard case for it.<br>

best</p>

 

[jmck]

<p> I have a Tamron 300mm f2.8 and the cover that came with it was a poor fit, I was driving dusty roads with lens mounted on a body on the seat and I ended up getting some bowl covers with elastic around the edges. They stayed on, where cheap under a $1.00 they weren't the best looking but they worked better than the tamron one and where available I'm a choice of colors.</p>

[mwmcbroom]

<p>A cheap, but somewhat inelegant solution to covering any sort of large lens opening, whether a 300/2.8 or a telescope, is a shower cap. Hey, it may not be the prettiest looking thing, but it works.</p>

<p>BTW, I agree with John. The nice, leather-looking cover for my Tamron 300/2.8 slips off too easily. I've been thinking about gluing a thin felt strip into the inside perimeter of the cover, which should snug things up. </p>

 

[dave_s]

<p>I think you guys (the last three) are probably describing something different from what the OP was asking. He's looking for a full-length jacket for his lens-- neoprene or some similar material.</p>

<p>If it were just to cover the lens opening, I'd always suggest an <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=optech+hood+hat&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma&Top+Nav-Search=">Optech Hood Hat</a>. I find those things are terrific. They're inexpensive, and they come in all sizes.</p>

[denny_rane]

<p>Well.....I am talking about a hard, "leather" lens case.<br>

But it seems the OP has lost interest.........</p>

[gabriel_gerena]

<p>That is correct Dave S, it is a jacket like protector for the whole body. I do have the original case and a hoodie for the lens itself. :)</p>

[feanolas1]

<p>You can find neoprene sheets on the web, very much like the ones sold by Lenscoat. With a good cutter and glue, it's easy to make your own tailor-made version. Might not end as professional looking as Lenscoat, but it should offer the required protection nonetheless. If you know a seamstress, she might be able to put some stiches to reenforce the glue.</p>

[gary_d1]

Dave S.

Browsing the older posts on this very cold New England night and came across your mention of

the "Optech Hood Hat". I think that will be perfect for my newly aquired Canon FD 400 mm lens.