Just a heads-up on a Sigma 14-24mm ƒ/2.8 DG HSM Art

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Since I got this lens I have made two dedicated trips out to use it and it only. The first time out was fine, works well and has a great wide angle (well, it would, wouldn't it), but I was in an area where I had the camera in my hands all the time. The second trip out was to the Lost Gardens of Heligan in Cornwall and I did a lot of walking while not holding the camera. In fact I had the camera on a Peak Design V3 belt clip (kudos to Peak Design, better than version 1) so the camera was facing down a lot -- it did not take long before there was a metallic clattering (although it's made of plastic) as the push-on lens cap went rolling down the footpath. I only let it do that twice before taking it off completely and walking around without it on, which was a worry as the object lens is pretty exposed. While I do like the lens, the inability to protect the lens at all times is concerning. Tried to find an alternative for keeping the lens cap on but to no avail and the inability to add a UV filter to the front just leaves that precious glass open to damage when not in use. I think it's just because the PD clip holds the lens in such a way that the lens cap rubs on my leg occasionally as it doesn't just fall off by itself when the lens is face down.

It's great lens but just thought I'd mention the lens cap anomaly for other potential buyers.
 
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Ill never understand why makers of these quality lenses end up making a cheap lens cap , Supplying a Cheapo lens cap kinda defeats the purpose in my eyes ,

If I were to purchase a quality lens like yours the first thing I`d do is find out which third party makes good quality lens caps and buy one even if it meant paying over the odds for ""Peace of mind"" - I`ve heard good repots about this supplier of third party Lens caps & hoods >>> Zemlin lens Caps <<< might be worth a look ..


Coho - Blue
 
Coho-Blue said:
Ill never understand why makers of these quality lenses end up making a cheap lens cap , Supplying a Cheapo lens cap kinda defeats the purpose in my eyes ,

If I were to purchase a quality lens like yours the first thing I`d do is find out which third party makes good quality lens caps and buy one even if it meant paying over the odds for ""Peace of mind"" - I`ve heard good repots about this supplier of third party Lens caps & hoods >>> Zemlin lens Caps <<< might be worth a look ..


Coho - Blue
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Thanks. He's closed until 1st June but his website seems to intimate that he only makes lens caps for telephoto lenses. I'll wait until he comes back to work and send an email then.
 
ShinySideUp said:
Since I got this lens I have made two dedicated trips out to use it and it only. The first time out was fine, works well and has a great wide angle (well, it would, wouldn't it), but I was in an area where I had the camera in my hands all the time. The second trip out was to the Lost Gardens of Heligan in Cornwall and I did a lot of walking while not holding the camera. In fact I had the camera on a Peak Design V3 belt clip (kudos to Peak Design, better than version 1) so the camera was facing down a lot -- it did not take long before there was a metallic clattering (although it's made of plastic) as the push-on lens cap went rolling down the footpath. I only let it do that twice before taking it off completely and walking around without it on, which was a worry as the object lens is pretty exposed. While I do like the lens, the inability to protect the lens at all times is concerning. Tried to find an alternative for keeping the lens cap on but to no avail and the inability to add a UV filter to the front just leaves that precious glass open to damage when not in use. I think it's just because the PD clip holds the lens in such a way that the lens cap rubs on my leg occasionally as it doesn't just fall off by itself when the lens is face down.

It's great lens but just thought I'd mention the lens cap anomaly for other potential buyers.
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Have you not had a lens of this type before?

I have had a few, due to the bulbous front element it isn't possible to use a lens cap so they use a cover instead. They all have this "issue". There isn't really a solution, it is just something you have to expect and account for when using a lens that has a bulbous front element.
 
f/2.8 said:
Have you not had a lens of this type before?

I have had a few, due to the bulbous front element it isn't possible to use a lens cap so they use a cover instead. They all have this "issue". There isn't really a solution, it is just something you have to expect and account for when using a lens that has a bulbous front element.
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I appreciate the bulbous object lens and why no filter can be fitted. Indeed, the lens cap performs perfectly adequately in most circumstances but the addition of a simple clip to prevent movement must surely be possible with a little innovation. Several of my Nikon lenses have hoods that when rotated, clip into place, I would have thought the same thing could be done with a lens cap, you know, slip it on, a quick twist and snaps into place and wouldn't pull off at random.

It's not really a problem, it's just a tiny niggle on an otherwise fine piece of optical equipment.
 
Don't know if this could help, this is what I use on my Lumix 7-14

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It is a PVC "pipe cap" they are available in about 1-2 mm increments, bit pricy one at a time, but worth it.

I drilled a hole in the end to stop it pumping air though the lens
 
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When the slip off cap gets a bit worn, it can be tightened slightly by sticking a strip on insulating tape on the felt. Not a perfect solution but the system itself falls well short of perfect in the first place!
A better solution could be to get a vinyl pouch type cover made with an elasticated opening.
 
ShinySideUp said:
I appreciate the bulbous object lens and why no filter can be fitted. Indeed, the lens cap performs perfectly adequately in most circumstances but the addition of a simple clip to prevent movement must surely be possible with a little innovation. Several of my Nikon lenses have hoods that when rotated, clip into place, I would have thought the same thing could be done with a lens cap, you know, slip it on, a quick twist and snaps into place and wouldn't pull off at random.

It's not really a problem, it's just a tiny niggle on an otherwise fine piece of optical equipment.
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Neither Nikon, Sony or Sigma seem to have found a way around this, as they all have the same issue.
 
Sangoma said:
Don't know if this could help, this is what I use on my Lumix 7-14

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It is a PVC "pipe cap" they are available in about 1-2 mm increments, bit pricy one at a time, but worth it.

I drilled a hole in the end to stop it pumping air though the lens
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That looks pretty good for the job. I looked and found one on vital-parts.co.uk for £1.58 each. Postage is pricey at £4.85 but it's not a lot for a more shed-resistant lens caps. I'm going to buy 2 and try attaching one (by cutting out the closed end) to the existing lens cap to extend its reach and grip.
 
Tulipone said:
Presumably a hood wouldn't work as it'd be an obstruction when wide?
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Correct, it is so wide [at 14mm] that one has to be careful to keep ones feet out of the picture, any hood would have to be so flared as to be useless.
 
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