Lens Caps - Choosing the Right One For Your Camera
Lens caps are an important part of your camera kit and protect your lenses from dust, moisture, fingerprints and scratches. They are easy to lose, so a lens cap strap or tether is worth investing in too. Lens caps are available for all lenses and can also be purchased separately for your camera body mount too.
The front lens cap is designed to snap onto the lens and secure it, whereas the rear lens cap is designed to be screwed on to the camera mount. Both types can be purchased in a range of colours to suit your camera or personal style. Some lens manufacturers, like Canon, include the front and rear caps in the camera package. Other manufacturers sell their own dedicated lens caps, like Nikon and Tamron, which are customized for each of their lenses. There are also third party suppliers, such as Fotodiox, who sell a wide range of different caps for various camera models and brands.
Choosing the right lens cap can seem daunting. The first thing to do is find out what size lens cap your lens takes. You can usually find this information by looking at the front of your lens and checking for a symbol that looks like a circle with a line through it. Next to that will be the filter size, which is indicated in mm. This is the diameter of your lens, and the size of the lens cap you will need.
Once you know what size lens cap you need, it’s time to look at the options and find the perfect one for your camera. There are a few things to consider when doing this. The most important thing is to remember that one size does not fit all, so it’s worth taking some time to get the right cap for your lens.
Most lens manufacturers will offer their own branded cap, which are usually of high quality. These can be expensive, but if you’re serious about your photography, it’s worth the investment. Alternatively, there are generic caps that are much cheaper. These are usually made from plastic, and they will not be as durable or as attractive as the branded versions, but they will still provide a good level of protection for your lens.
It’s important to keep your lens cap secure and never leave it on the lens when not in use. This will prevent it from being damaged and also make it easier to identify if you do happen to lose it. To avoid losing it in the first place, try to always keep it close at all times and never set it down on a table or anywhere else where it could easily be knocked off.
If you’re having trouble finding your missing lens cap, EOS magazine shop stocks a wide range of genuine Canon lens caps and also cheap non-branded alternatives, so you can be back up and running with your camera in no time.
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