NoDo the vinyl ones leave residue when you remove them?
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NoDo the vinyl ones leave residue when you remove them?
I could not agree with you, more.At least for the last 10 years or so, I have typically bought camera lens covers for protection often from LENS coat and ROLAN pro. For the last year or so I have completely quit using them because I feel they make using the zoom ring and focusing difficult. They also stretch out over time making them annoying when you’re trying to shoot. The only thing I use now is the front hood of the 600 mm prime lens. This is only because that hood cost so much. I just think it’s a more enjoyable and much easier experience using the lens without these things on there and honestly don’t plan on ever buying one again at this point. I keep all my gear insured and God forbid something happens, I’ll just turn in a claim I suppose. It is also very nice having the switches exposed at all times on the lens in case you need to make a quick change without having to remove the Velcro cover. I honestly can’t believe you how much better of an experience it is especially with the big prime lens not having one on there anymore. Just curious if others find these things as annoying as I do lol.
It will look greatAfter reading the praises on the protection stickers from Alphagurd did I just ordered a trial for my Z8 and the 600mm VR. I just do not like it when my gear get scratched or smeared even so I do not hesitate in using it in rain, snow, desert, ... Curious on how it will protect and how the gear will look like![]()
Looks good, thanks for posting.I use self cling wrap. Probably offers some protection and helps grip on bigger lenses. Cheap and works for me. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000O1OWTU?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
I use self cling wrap. Probably offers some protection and helps grip on bigger lenses. Cheap and works for me. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000O1OWTU?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
I do the same as you, I just cover the hood. I bought the LensCoat cover for my Z600 tc, and I could not access most of the switches. The part that covers the tc was also annyoning. I don’t use this cover coat anymore. I always carry the thin towel ( travelling towe) to cover my lens while shooting in dusty and wet condition, just to give little protection for the lens if I need it.At least for the last 10 years or so, I have typically bought camera lens covers for protection often from LENS coat and ROLAN pro. For the last year or so I have completely quit using them because I feel they make using the zoom ring and focusing difficult. They also stretch out over time making them annoying when you’re trying to shoot. The only thing I use now is the front hood of the 600 mm prime lens. This is only because that hood cost so much. I just think it’s a more enjoyable and much easier experience using the lens without these things on there and honestly don’t plan on ever buying one again at this point. I keep all my gear insured and God forbid something happens, I’ll just turn in a claim I suppose. It is also very nice having the switches exposed at all times on the lens in case you need to make a quick change without having to remove the Velcro cover. I honestly can’t believe you how much better of an experience it is especially with the big prime lens not having one on there anymore. Just curious if others find these things as annoying as I do lol.
Yeah I had the full cover on my 600f/4 for about a year and after removing it I was like wow, this is so much easier to use in every regard! I try to be as careful as possible and always clean my gear as soon as I get home. I think the $1k hood on these larger primes is most likely to suffer damage and I have no problem leaving the cover on there.I do the same as you, I just cover the hood. I bought the LensCoat cover for my Z600 tc, and I could not access most of the switches. The part that covers the tc was also annyoning. I don’t use this cover coat anymore. I always carry the thin towel ( travelling towe) to cover my lens while shooting in dusty and wet condition, just to give little protection for the lens if I need it.
I fully endorse Huga Natures product, they were the last I used prior to switching to vinyl wrap. Very well made, with cutouts for buttons. Still have the cover for my 800PFAnd I guess for us here in the EU is this small newish Polish webshop a possible source for neoprene covers:
HUGA Nature - Extremal photography equipment
Polska firma oferująca produkty dopasowane na miarę dla fotografów przyrody. Stworzona przez praktyka z potrzeby, a że potrzeba jest matką wynalazków, powstała idea zapewnienia na rynku przydatnych akcesoriów w naszej wspólnej pasji, <br>jaką jest fotografia.huganature.pl
Yup I did and no longer use themAt least for the last 10 years or so, I have typically bought camera lens covers for protection often from LENS coat and ROLAN pro. For the last year or so I have completely quit using them because I feel they make using the zoom ring and focusing difficult. They also stretch out over time making them annoying when you’re trying to shoot. The only thing I use now is the front hood of the 600 mm prime lens. This is only because that hood cost so much. I just think it’s a more enjoyable and much easier experience using the lens without these things on there and honestly don’t plan on ever buying one again at this point. I keep all my gear insured and God forbid something happens, I’ll just turn in a claim I suppose. It is also very nice having the switches exposed at all times on the lens in case you need to make a quick change without having to remove the Velcro cover. I honestly can’t believe you how much better of an experience it is especially with the big prime lens not having one on there anymore. Just curious if others find these things as annoying as I do lol.
Yeah, wedding rings are trouble; I only wear the silicone rings when handling my gear.I never used one until I purchased the 800pf. I decided on the Roland Pro and really like it so far. I like the peace of mind it provides when I want to lay my lens down on the ground for brief periods. Wedding rings have also been know to scratch lenses. I understand the down sides with them in rainy/humid weather, but the Roland Pros are made up of several individual pieces that are easy to remove with the simple velcro tabs. View attachment 83454
I purchased Roland Pro for my 180-600. What a pain to put it on but fits very well. My only concern was that it was too tight but I'm guessing all of the models are like that. Seems better built than the lens coat I had in past.I never used one until I purchased the 800pf. I decided on the Roland Pro and really like it so far. I like the peace of mind it provides when I want to lay my lens down on the ground for brief periods. Wedding rings have also been know to scratch lenses. I understand the down sides with them in rainy/humid weather, but the Roland Pros are made up of several individual pieces that are easy to remove with the simple velcro tabs. View attachment 83454
I think they stretch over time. The lens hood piece for my 800 was tight as well.I purchased Roland Pro for my 180-600. What a pain to put it on but fits very well. My only concern was that it was too tight but I'm guessing all of the models are like that. Seems better built than the lens coat I had in past.