Re: Replacement lens cap for EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM?
In article <c6uks3hk4jr6k965iipcd4bp8nsvib7jmt@4ax.com>, real-address- in-sig@lineone.net says...
> Lost the lens cap for my Canon EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM. Need to get
> another one urgently in the next few days. The filter size is 58mm.
>
> Is there any particular part-number or model-number for the lens cap?
> I've seen the following description for one lens cap at Park Cameras:
>
> "Canon E58U Lens Cap for EF Lenses with USM"
>
> I'm assuming that this is for 58mm filter-sized lenses and that it
> will fit my lens. Is that correct?
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
>
The only thing it says on the inside of the cap is E-58mm Kulvinder.
Re: Replacement lens cap for EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM?
You could probably save a few dollars if you don't get a canon branded lens
cap.
I looked at B&H photo, and the price for 58mm lens caps varis from $5.95 to
$13.50.
The canon branded one is more or less in the middle at $7.95.
Canon actually has two models. The E58U says Ultrasonic on it. The E58
doesn't.
I doubt if it makes a difference.
Gadi
"Kulvinder Singh Matharu" <real-address-in-sig@lineone.net> wrote in message
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> Lost the lens cap for my Canon EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM. Need to get
> another one urgently in the next few days. The filter size is 58mm.
>
> Is there any particular part-number or model-number for the lens cap?
> I've seen the following description for one lens cap at Park Cameras:
>
> "Canon E58U Lens Cap for EF Lenses with USM"
>
> I'm assuming that this is for 58mm filter-sized lenses and that it
> will fit my lens. Is that correct?
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> --
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Re: Replacement lens cap for EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM?
Tony Gartshore <bloggs@bloggs.biz> wrote in
news:MPG.223490f6b451feaf989715@news.plus.net:
> In article <c6uks3hk4jr6k965iipcd4bp8nsvib7jmt@4ax.com>, real-address-
> in-sig@lineone.net says...
>> Lost the lens cap for my Canon EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM. Need to get
>> another one urgently in the next few days. The filter size is 58mm.
>>
>> Is there any particular part-number or model-number for the lens cap?
>> I've seen the following description for one lens cap at Park Cameras:
>>
>> "Canon E58U Lens Cap for EF Lenses with USM"
>>
>> I'm assuming that this is for 58mm filter-sized lenses and that it
>> will fit my lens. Is that correct?
>>
>> Thanks in advance!
>>
>>
> The only thing it says on the inside of the cap is E-58mm Kulvinder.
>
> T.
>
Kulvinder:
See if you can get a Nikon center-click lens cap. I got them for all my
(Canon) lenses that use hoods. Because your fingers move the spring-
loaded operator at the center of the cap instead of the edge, you can
put them on easily by just reaching inside the hood.
Re: Replacement lens cap for EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM?
Kulvinder Singh Matharu wrote:
> Lost the lens cap for my Canon EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM. Need to get
> another one urgently in the next few days. The filter size is 58mm.
>
> Is there any particular part-number or model-number for the lens cap?
> I've seen the following description for one lens cap at Park Cameras:
>
> "Canon E58U Lens Cap for EF Lenses with USM"
>
> I'm assuming that this is for 58mm filter-sized lenses and that it
> will fit my lens. Is that correct?
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
You ought to be able to find a replacement from any local camera shop,
even the chain stores.
Re: Replacement lens cap for EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM?
Ray Paseur wrote:
> Tony Gartshore <bloggs@bloggs.biz> wrote in
> news:MPG.223490f6b451feaf989715@news.plus.net:
>
>> In article <c6uks3hk4jr6k965iipcd4bp8nsvib7jmt@4ax.com>, real-address-
>> in-sig@lineone.net says...
>>> Lost the lens cap for my Canon EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM. Need to get
>>> another one urgently in the next few days. The filter size is 58mm.
>>>
>>> Is there any particular part-number or model-number for the lens cap?
>>> I've seen the following description for one lens cap at Park Cameras:
>>>
>>> "Canon E58U Lens Cap for EF Lenses with USM"
>>>
>>> I'm assuming that this is for 58mm filter-sized lenses and that it
>>> will fit my lens. Is that correct?
>>>
>>> Thanks in advance!
>>>
>>>
>> The only thing it says on the inside of the cap is E-58mm Kulvinder.
>>
>> T.
>>
> Kulvinder:
>
> See if you can get a Nikon center-click lens cap. I got them for all my
> (Canon) lenses that use hoods. Because your fingers move the spring-
> loaded operator at the center of the cap instead of the edge, you can
> put them on easily by just reaching inside the hood.
>
> In USA, I would buy this:
>
>> http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...EG/Nikon_4747_
> 58mm_Snap_On_Lens_Cap.html
>
> Until you get a replacement, keep the hood on and pull a plastic bag
> over the front of the lens. Good luck! ~Ray
>
Even the center-operated Nikon type lens caps can be difficult if the
hood isn't the type that's cut away at the sides.
For that, there's a neoprene boot type lens cover that stretches over
the hood when it's in place.
Re: Replacement lens cap for EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM?
"Kulvinder Singh Matharu" <real-address-in-sig@lineone.net> wrote in message
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> Lost the lens cap for my Canon EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM. Need to get
> another one urgently in the next few days. The filter size is 58mm.
Just go to the closest camera store and buy a 58mm lens cap. All you get
from a name brand cap is more conspicuous consumtion.
Jim
Re: Replacement lens cap for EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM?
"Jim" <j.n@nospam.com> wrote in
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>
> "Kulvinder Singh Matharu" <real-address-in-sig@lineone.net> wrote in
> message news:c6uks3hk4jr6k965iipcd4bp8nsvib7jmt@4ax.com...
>> Lost the lens cap for my Canon EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM. Need to get
>> another one urgently in the next few days. The filter size is 58mm.
> Just go to the closest camera store and buy a 58mm lens cap. All you
> get from a name brand cap is more conspicuous consumtion.
> Jim
>
>
Jim: YMMV, of course, but I have tried some of the brand-X caps and found
them to be flimsy and ill-fitting. Eventually I replaced them with good
quality caps away rather than risk losing them if they popped off the lens.
When the difference is $5 or $10, it was hard for me to justify the
savings. I like the Nikon center-click caps, and find they fit pretty well
on all my lenses. But if I found myself without a cap, I agree - even the
cheapest is better than none! ~Ray
Re: Replacement lens cap for EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM?
Ray Paseur wrote:
> "Jim" <j.n@nospam.com> wrote in
> news:Y5Dyj.13684$0o7.1170@newssvr13.news.prodigy.n et:
>
>> "Kulvinder Singh Matharu" <real-address-in-sig@lineone.net> wrote in
>> message news:c6uks3hk4jr6k965iipcd4bp8nsvib7jmt@4ax.com...
>>> Lost the lens cap for my Canon EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM. Need to get
>>> another one urgently in the next few days. The filter size is 58mm.
>> Just go to the closest camera store and buy a 58mm lens cap. All you
>> get from a name brand cap is more conspicuous consumtion.
>> Jim
>>
>>
>
> Jim: YMMV, of course, but I have tried some of the brand-X caps and found
> them to be flimsy and ill-fitting. Eventually I replaced them with good
> quality caps away rather than risk losing them if they popped off the lens.
Or just annoying fumbling around trying to get it on the lens.
> When the difference is $5 or $10, it was hard for me to justify the
> savings. I like the Nikon center-click caps, and find they fit pretty well
> on all my lenses.
I got some of those new ones for my old nikkors and oddly they don't fit
properly, often getting jammed at an angle. I don't know why, 52mm
should be the same. They work great on the newer lenses though.
> But if I found myself without a cap, I agree - even the
> cheapest is better than none! ~Ray
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