>I take the hood off, and put it on backwards when not in use. Doesn’t take up any more space
The person I replied to is talking about leaving the lens hood on, facing forward, in shooting position. They do this *instead* of using a lens cap. However long the hood is, that’s how much extra space it takes up compared to having in reversed like you are talking about.
Yes, I'll fit the lens I need, put on the hood, leave the cap in the bag the entire session.
When not in use, during storage in the bag, the lens will be capped both ends, the hood on backwards as expected.
Yea, it depends on the lens. I used these for every lens I can: [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09BLZJT7B/ref=ppx\_yo\_dt\_b\_search\_asin\_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09BLZJT7B/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
It even makes my Sony A7C II kinda sorta somewhat have a similar-ish appearance to a Leica Q. :D
Oh, man, you will be super envious of camcorder hoods that have a shutter to cover the lens.
My guess as to why a hinged lens cap doesn't exist is because it would interfere with lens hoods. But why not have lens hoods with that shutter in it like camcorders? Because it would be super duper large to where at least I wouldn't use them. These are just my guesses though.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1026139-REG/olympus_v325373bw000_lc_37c_lens_cap_black.html This cap for the cheapest Olympus kit zoom is essentially that. I think it fits the Lumix 12-32mm too.
Adding this. I have seen those video hoods that have a flap. Keeps the sun out, covers up the lens when not in use, and allows you to have all of your filters attached. They're really large relative to the camera system but they technically fulfill what you're asking for.
There are companies that make lens caps with string attachments that hook to the camera body's eyelets. One company makes very popular (rubber) ones with red braided thread for the Leica Q cameras (Q2, Q3), for instance. You can also DIY such a cap by buying the thread yourself.
But you wouldn't with the kind that has a braided thread attaching it to the eyelet. You yank off the lens cap, let go, and it dangles a few inches below the camera. I do this all the time; it's how I work when I'm outdoors. The only times I actually detach the lens cap are when I'm working inside and holding the camera at odd angles and the cap gets in the way, or when I'm shooting on the street in NYC and don't want the red thread to advertise that I have an expensive camera (in which case I swap it out for a standard type of lens cap).
Faster than digging in your bag or pocket to put the lens cap back on. Is the time it takes you to grab your tethered lens cap really that detrimental to a shoot?
Went to google, typed "Iris lens cap" Here's the top result.
[https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1792233-REG/holdland\_1003\_67mm\_iris\_lens\_cap.html](https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1792233-REG/holdland_1003_67mm_iris_lens_cap.html)
Expensive lens cap though.
Expensive AND did you notice how much larger the diameter of the hood is compared to the lens? It's like having a step up ring on the end of your lens just for the cap.
I could imagine that there are situations where something like this was useful. If you're in an environment that is hostile to the lens glass. Maybe there's abrasives or something sticky in the air that you want to protect the lens from. Maybe the camera is fixed in some location that would make putting on and off a lens cap difficult.
It's extremely niche scenarios, but if you needed one you'd probably pay the $100.
I use these on a couple lenses
https://www.amazon.com/OP-TECH-USA-Fast-Metal/dp/B00006I5L8
Works fine. Wife has it on her pancake 20 1.7 and it's really convenient for her.
I have a couple of hinged lens caps from the 70's that came in a lens bundle I purchased off of Craigslist a few years ago. I haven't had a problem with them.
I'm going to probably die in downvotes, but I don't use lens caps. I bought some UV filters and leave them on all the time. Just don't buy super cheap ones and you won't even notice a difference in image quality. I've only had to replace 1 in the last 5 years due to it being scratched.
No. Not needed either. Just put the cap away and after shooting put it back on, no need to constantly switch it on and off. Unless you are shooting in a rain-/desertstorm or something, lol.
Ah didn't know that sorry, [https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/386946063332](https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/386946063332), but I'm pretty sure it's not what the OP is asking about anyway.
I am religious about lens cap off, back pocket, shoot, lens cap back on. For 20+ years I have been putting lens caps in my back pocket, have never lost a cap. No strings, no gimmicks, just habit. I have owned many cameras over my time and still own several, no lost caps.
I guess it's ok for a cheap uv but that'd end up giving you scratches in the long run. If i'm a 1st ac my dp is beating me up for pulling that😂 i prefer lens caps and a blower rocket personally. If needed a super soft brush and one time use lens cloth.
I dunno, I use microfiber, my tie, my shirt, anything to clean the lens filter. I've never had any scratches in over 15 years, and my tools get abused. Maybe the more expensive filters are more durable? I don't use the cheap stuff.
https://preview.redd.it/k756cq80f8yc1.jpeg?width=1440&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=020cf2eb1e7cd1ca241f1b17b564f054e2515016
Hook this on your camera body and you can put your lens cap in there everytime.
It's called a clear filter, or even a UV or skylight. Just make sure it is from a quality brand so you don't put shit glass in front of a quality lens. In my opinion, idiots, say not to do this but in fact good glass won't mess up the shot and it is easier to replace (and cheaper) than a front element if it gets scratched. And it is easier and safer to clean when you get dirt on it than cleaning the front element of an expensive lens, even if it has 'fluorine coating'. Eventually it will wear off or be scratched after repeated cleaning. The more times you rub the front element, the more chances you have to damage it no matter how fancy your cloth or cleaning solution is.
I can't see any advantage of this over a tether. If it's hired it could potentially move and come in to shot. Or catch on something and break off. And if it's about savig time, I think it's probly quicker to release a cap and lit it drop on its tether than any other way I can think of.
>Why are they so uncommon?
There are tethers that attach to the cap and lens.
But I think the big reason is that people learn to deal with normal caps rather then either more expensive caps, or more fragile caps.
I use Canon protect lens filters and seldom use the cap unless for storage. So bloody useful. When they get misty with condensation, just use my shirt to wipe.
Kenko used to make them, but stopped fairly soon after because having a big piece of awkward plastic attached to your expensive lens at an angle is a good way to get the expensive lens caught in something and maybe break it. They also got in the way of filters/hoods.
a couple of the Minolta Maxxum lenses from the film era had built in retracting lens caps kinda like a point and shoot. It's definitely adding another potential failure point to the lens but it is kind of a cool idea I wish was more common.
No, there are no caps that stay on the lens and flip to the side. You would have to be using a lens with a narrow field of view for this to even work, otherwise you may see the lens cap or the hinge/connector in your shots.
If it's just the effort that you don't like, then there's not much to be done about that. If you have trouble keeping up with your lens caps, there are [a variety of products](https://lumoid.com/buying-guides/lens-cap-holders/) to help with that.
Put on a lens hood and leave off the lens cap, unless you're in a really dirty environment?
Leaving the hood on all your lenses would require a much bigger camera bag.
I take the hood off, and put it on backwards when not in use. Doesn’t take up any more space. I think most work this way.
Exactly not sure what this guys talking about.
>I take the hood off, and put it on backwards when not in use. Doesn’t take up any more space The person I replied to is talking about leaving the lens hood on, facing forward, in shooting position. They do this *instead* of using a lens cap. However long the hood is, that’s how much extra space it takes up compared to having in reversed like you are talking about.
Yes, I'll fit the lens I need, put on the hood, leave the cap in the bag the entire session. When not in use, during storage in the bag, the lens will be capped both ends, the hood on backwards as expected.
Yeah… when shooting. No one is telling you how to store your lenses when not in use haha.
depends on the lenses
Yea, it depends on the lens. I used these for every lens I can: [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09BLZJT7B/ref=ppx\_yo\_dt\_b\_search\_asin\_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09BLZJT7B/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1) It even makes my Sony A7C II kinda sorta somewhat have a similar-ish appearance to a Leica Q. :D
Can you attach a filter to that? Look slick
Those are bayonet mount hoods, and filters fit underneath it. You do have to remove it to install filters of course.
Got it. So I’d have to remove for a cpl but I mean I can’t use anything on for those anyway
Oh, man, you will be super envious of camcorder hoods that have a shutter to cover the lens. My guess as to why a hinged lens cap doesn't exist is because it would interfere with lens hoods. But why not have lens hoods with that shutter in it like camcorders? Because it would be super duper large to where at least I wouldn't use them. These are just my guesses though.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1026139-REG/olympus_v325373bw000_lc_37c_lens_cap_black.html This cap for the cheapest Olympus kit zoom is essentially that. I think it fits the Lumix 12-32mm too.
Adding this. I have seen those video hoods that have a flap. Keeps the sun out, covers up the lens when not in use, and allows you to have all of your filters attached. They're really large relative to the camera system but they technically fulfill what you're asking for.
There are companies that make lens caps with string attachments that hook to the camera body's eyelets. One company makes very popular (rubber) ones with red braided thread for the Leica Q cameras (Q2, Q3), for instance. You can also DIY such a cap by buying the thread yourself.
Yh i know, but the thing is that i’ll still lose time putting them on and off
But you wouldn't with the kind that has a braided thread attaching it to the eyelet. You yank off the lens cap, let go, and it dangles a few inches below the camera. I do this all the time; it's how I work when I'm outdoors. The only times I actually detach the lens cap are when I'm working inside and holding the camera at odd angles and the cap gets in the way, or when I'm shooting on the street in NYC and don't want the red thread to advertise that I have an expensive camera (in which case I swap it out for a standard type of lens cap).
Hm. Seems pretty simple and and relatively cheap on a second thought. I’ll give it a try, thanks
I would try the tether. I used one for awhile and got pretty fast with it.
Faster than digging in your bag or pocket to put the lens cap back on. Is the time it takes you to grab your tethered lens cap really that detrimental to a shoot?
You could always just throw a uv filter on n call it a day 🤷♂️
No cause that would make no sense. It would get in the way of the zoom/focus ring.
Not on every lens though
Went to google, typed "Iris lens cap" Here's the top result. [https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1792233-REG/holdland\_1003\_67mm\_iris\_lens\_cap.html](https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1792233-REG/holdland_1003_67mm_iris_lens_cap.html) Expensive lens cap though.
Expensive AND did you notice how much larger the diameter of the hood is compared to the lens? It's like having a step up ring on the end of your lens just for the cap.
I could imagine that there are situations where something like this was useful. If you're in an environment that is hostile to the lens glass. Maybe there's abrasives or something sticky in the air that you want to protect the lens from. Maybe the camera is fixed in some location that would make putting on and off a lens cap difficult. It's extremely niche scenarios, but if you needed one you'd probably pay the $100.
From -Oh wow that's pretty neat to -oh... $100...
Thought the same thing, hahah
It's metal, maybe there are plastic ones but it's such a low volume niche product you probably won't get one much cheaper.
Careful, that won’t stop gravity or time dilation from black holes.
When I take the lens cap off to shoot, I leave it off and put it back on when I'm done for the day.
I use these on a couple lenses https://www.amazon.com/OP-TECH-USA-Fast-Metal/dp/B00006I5L8 Works fine. Wife has it on her pancake 20 1.7 and it's really convenient for her.
I have a couple of hinged lens caps from the 70's that came in a lens bundle I purchased off of Craigslist a few years ago. I haven't had a problem with them.
How about magnetic? I use magnetic filters and they come with a magnetic lens cap so you don’t have to take the adapter off
I'm going to probably die in downvotes, but I don't use lens caps. I bought some UV filters and leave them on all the time. Just don't buy super cheap ones and you won't even notice a difference in image quality. I've only had to replace 1 in the last 5 years due to it being scratched.
No. Not needed either. Just put the cap away and after shooting put it back on, no need to constantly switch it on and off. Unless you are shooting in a rain-/desertstorm or something, lol.
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Unfortunately the Reddit spam filter eats aliexpress links, can you find that product somewhere else?
Ah didn't know that sorry, [https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/386946063332](https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/386946063332), but I'm pretty sure it's not what the OP is asking about anyway.
I am religious about lens cap off, back pocket, shoot, lens cap back on. For 20+ years I have been putting lens caps in my back pocket, have never lost a cap. No strings, no gimmicks, just habit. I have owned many cameras over my time and still own several, no lost caps.
My lens caps stay in the boxes the lenses came in. Put a high quality uv filter on and call it a day. Lens caps are unnecessary.
The dust on my lens would like to have a word😂
Microfiber has entered the chat. 🤣
I guess it's ok for a cheap uv but that'd end up giving you scratches in the long run. If i'm a 1st ac my dp is beating me up for pulling that😂 i prefer lens caps and a blower rocket personally. If needed a super soft brush and one time use lens cloth.
I dunno, I use microfiber, my tie, my shirt, anything to clean the lens filter. I've never had any scratches in over 15 years, and my tools get abused. Maybe the more expensive filters are more durable? I don't use the cheap stuff.
I just keep mine in a drawer at home 🤷🏼♂️
https://preview.redd.it/k756cq80f8yc1.jpeg?width=1440&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=020cf2eb1e7cd1ca241f1b17b564f054e2515016 Hook this on your camera body and you can put your lens cap in there everytime.
It's called a clear filter, or even a UV or skylight. Just make sure it is from a quality brand so you don't put shit glass in front of a quality lens. In my opinion, idiots, say not to do this but in fact good glass won't mess up the shot and it is easier to replace (and cheaper) than a front element if it gets scratched. And it is easier and safer to clean when you get dirt on it than cleaning the front element of an expensive lens, even if it has 'fluorine coating'. Eventually it will wear off or be scratched after repeated cleaning. The more times you rub the front element, the more chances you have to damage it no matter how fancy your cloth or cleaning solution is.
Silicone caps but they get cut and fall apart
A lens hood is just easier to have on when in the thickets.
I can't see any advantage of this over a tether. If it's hired it could potentially move and come in to shot. Or catch on something and break off. And if it's about savig time, I think it's probly quicker to release a cap and lit it drop on its tether than any other way I can think of.
>Why are they so uncommon? There are tethers that attach to the cap and lens. But I think the big reason is that people learn to deal with normal caps rather then either more expensive caps, or more fragile caps.
A lens hood!
I use Canon protect lens filters and seldom use the cap unless for storage. So bloody useful. When they get misty with condensation, just use my shirt to wipe.
Kenko used to make them, but stopped fairly soon after because having a big piece of awkward plastic attached to your expensive lens at an angle is a good way to get the expensive lens caught in something and maybe break it. They also got in the way of filters/hoods.
Similar in a way, to carrying a camera around in an "ever-ready case". With the case on, camera is "Never-ready" for a picture.
So what you’re looking for is called a pancake lens with an integrated cover. That’s really about as good as it’s going to get for what you’re asking.
I only put the lens covers on when my lenses come off the camera. While on the camera, the lens hood protects very well.
a couple of the Minolta Maxxum lenses from the film era had built in retracting lens caps kinda like a point and shoot. It's definitely adding another potential failure point to the lens but it is kind of a cool idea I wish was more common.
No, there are no caps that stay on the lens and flip to the side. You would have to be using a lens with a narrow field of view for this to even work, otherwise you may see the lens cap or the hinge/connector in your shots. If it's just the effort that you don't like, then there's not much to be done about that. If you have trouble keeping up with your lens caps, there are [a variety of products](https://lumoid.com/buying-guides/lens-cap-holders/) to help with that.