Neoprene lens covers

I generally think you can't go wrong with these covers. if the manufacturer knows the exact dimensions of the lens then cutting neoprene to a template cant be that difficult.
 
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Have 5 lenses with lenscoats® and they are way more than
10€ a one lens set and deliver what they promise.
 
I use one from Outdoor Photography Gear on my Nikon 200-500. Having seen the Lenscoat version there isn't a lot to choose between them. The rear section where the lens foot protrudes is perhaps a little better thought out on the Lenscoat version
 
I've always used the WWS ones as they were cheaper than the Lenscoat and easier to get as they were in UK. I have them on my 300mm f4 and 500mm f4.

I've had no issues with them and would recommend them.
 
I have the covers for my Sigma 150-600. I can't remember where they came from (they were a present). They fit well but I have to confess I don't have the piece that incorporates the lens foot on. I couldn't work out how it goes on, I have slightly dodgy hands and in any case I move my lens foot around a fair bit. Since most of my wildlife stuff is done from hides the covers are more for protection than anything else. I do have a habit of wacking the lens off walls, windows etc.
 
Cheers folks..(y)

I was initially looking at the branded LensCoat but this vid made me think twice re cost vs performance.

LensCoat vs Outdoor Photography Gear


I then found Wildlife Watching Supplies which also seems to sell a quality product.
 
Andy,
I recently bought a cover for my new 400DO ii from outdoor photography supplies. Top drawer service,ordered one day by my good lady,whom also told the guys she didn't really know that much. She was helped through it all in a lovely way. The guys then made the cover/s set and they were with us next day,I'm utterly chuffed with them. I'll repeat that it's not the commonest lens,so they had no stock but it was still in my grubby mits next day,even though they had to make it aswell !! I also got one of their hood covers,so my lens glass is also covered until the point I use it,again exactly what I wanted


So all in all brill service brill product great price compared with some and hell they are british, i've not used lenscoat Andy,so can't be completely objective,the trouble is now I can't see me ever trying lanscoat especially after watching the video you have so kindly linked

good luck

stu
 
I have a couple of lens coat covers and they are the best fit in my opinion, I also have one from wildlife watching supplies and that is almost as good as the lens coats
 
I had a Lencoat on my 600 F4 L IS and was disappointed especially at the UK price. I now only use Outdoor Photography Gear for my covers - I much prefer them.

The video in Andy's post is a bit out of date as Outdoor Photography Gear do a new range (Premium versions) which are rubber faced on the inside so they do not slip - I use one on my 100-400 Mk2. On my large primes (300 F2.8 and 800 F5.6) I have the standard covers and don't have slippage but the newer style are certainly more secure so I would suggest them.
 
Whichever brand you go for, always remember that camouflage patterned lens covers are for poseurs.

To make a real statement and protect your lens at the same time, you need one of these.

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I bought both of these lens covers for my Sigma 150-600 and sent the wildlife watching on back as it was not as good as the outdoor one. It was a while ago but bought 3 other covers from the since. You can also order the bits that do not reverse in black so you have a como set and can reverse it to black if you don’t fancy camo at a race track or football match.
 
I bought a used EF 500f4 which came with a set of Lenscoat covers, to be honest I didn’t even bother with them. Having fitted them I took them straight off and use a WWS Four Seasons all in one cover
 
StewartR said:
Whichever brand you go for, always remember that camouflage patterned lens covers are for poseurs.

To make a real statement and protect your lens at the same time, you need one of these.

lcn600vrpi.jpg
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Haha didn’t see that. Call me a poseur I do find the wildlife watching supplies covers (in real tree camouflage) very effective at protecting the longer lenses.
 
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johnf3f said:
I had a Lencoat on my 600 F4 L IS and was disappointed especially at the UK price. I now only use Outdoor Photography Gear for my covers - I much prefer them.

The video in Andy's post is a bit out of date as Outdoor Photography Gear do a new range (Premium versions) which are rubber faced on the inside so they do not slip - I use one on my 100-400 Mk2. On my large primes (300 F2.8 and 800 F5.6) I have the standard covers and don't have slippage but the newer style are certainly more secure so I would suggest them.
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Well after much thought I went with Outdoor Photography Gear, choosing a rubber backed premium version. First impressions for my 70-200 are very good although I have no direct comparison with other brands. I will now order a set for my Sigma 150-600c.

I didn't want an ''army camo" or "Realtree" pattern ( or Ann Summers Rampant Pink, as fetching as it is @StewartR :eek::D) so went for Moss which is best described by me as a green and brown random blur which has no real defined edges in the pattern. It is also relatively dark and hides the edge stitching pretty well.

Cheers for all your input :plus1:
 
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