what is the long string attached to the lens cap for? The ring to attach the cap to the lens seems to be all I need. The long string is unnecessary.
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It is so you don't loose the cap. It attaches to both the lens cap and the camera body. That way you'll never loose it. I wouldn't be without them. Hope this helps you.
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It is just another option. It is a bit longer than the other leash, and it allows you (like I did) to connect the cap to the strap hook without having to use the other leash, that has an adhesive option to attach it to the camera. The long "string" is removable so if you don't like it you don't have to keep it there.
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Firstly, Polly, I want to apologize for the extreme delay in answering your question. I attempted to do a little research to see if the cap would fit the size lens you mentioned but I wasn't able to find anything useful and then I forgot to respond. And so I'm afraid my feedback is quite useless because I don't know. But some of the other responses seem to say that it will fit so I hope their feedback helped and good luck!
373063
I think I know what you are looking for. This is something that I have not researched. I have one on my Sony. There is a lens cap, but one for the camera in use...not sure. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
332246
Dear buyer: In order for me to help with this matter I will need to know what's the diameter of your camera lens. This information can be located in the back of your lens protection cap. Remove your cap to check on this number. You can also see this number on the front of your lens. You will recognize it because it has a symbol of a small circle with a line crossing it and the diameter number follows it. Please forward me this number so that I can further assist you,thank you
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Their is a thread mount ring that fits onto the thread of the lens and the hood twists onto the mount ring. The mount ring stay's in place, while you twist the hood off flip it over and twist it back onto the mount ring. Just reverse the process to flip it back. Hope this been some help.
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Sure. It attaches to the front of whatever lens you are using so it doesn't come between the camera and lens contacts. FYI, if you only need a couple of the rings, not the whole set, you might want to look at rings made of brass. They are sturdier and the threads have less chance of locking down. Also, I recommend getting filter stacking caps in whatever sizes you need. (For instance, one set of caps in 72mm for the biggest ring in your stack and another set in 49 mm if that's the smallest. Or, if you have one 52-58mm ring, get a cap set in each of those.) Those will keep their shape while knocking around in your bag.
2017902
The lanyard is about 6" long that attaches to the cap. If you attach to the same point as your camera shoulder strap it would be tight on a zoom. Simple solution is to just add a piece of cord or another lanyard in between to make it longer if necessary. Another option is to add a piece of velcro tape to the lens cap and piece of mating velcro tape to the camera base and that would eliminate the lanyard completely so the cap would work with all your lenses.
1655006
The hood should not interfere with the normal lens cap. At least it doesn't on mine. I am able to use the cap that came with the lens.
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I don't use mine but as I remember I tried putting the little cord through the little slot on the side. That slot does not work. I think it came with an adhesive patch you stuck to the lens cap.--Scott
1590566
I've totally forgotten since I sold mine with my long lens. Sorry. I can say that it worked well with both my 300mm 500mm.
1974086
It comes with an attachment, for cameras with longer lenses. If it doesn't fit with the regular lenses cover, you can twist it off and adjust with the extension =]
1480095
The lens cap is not pictured here. It is a "true cap" that fits over the entire top of the lens like a hood. Here is a photo of the cap: http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/sydney-city/digital-camera-accessories/tokina-16-28mm-f-2-8-lens-canon-mount/1014780487
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There are no threads on the end of the lens, it's not designed for a screw on filter. Plus it retracts fully into the body when you turn the camera off, and the lens cap snaps to the edges of the outer ring to cover the lens. There may be some sort of filter arrangement that would work with the lens extended, but I don't know how well.
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My Canon-mount version also came with a hood, and the lens-cap (72mm) was for that. With the hood removed, I tried filter adapter rings on the lens, and found that 55mm seemed to be what fit -- so a lens cap for the lens itself should be 55mm.
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thanks for all the informationJust so I understand I need to know what goes where.So I am guessing that the adapter is either in place all the time or when you want to use the lens hood?Also would be this way adapter/ lens cover for regular timesthen it would be adapter/ lense hood for those other shots when you want to use the lens hoodand guessing you would use the filter lens like this adapter/ filter lensesas far as the lens cap I am guessing the one I have that came with the camera will not work right?Also I have never used filter lenses so can you explain when I would use these etc. Are they on all the time ???Thanks inadvance for all of your help thanks for all the informationJust so I understand I need to know what goes where.So I am guessing that the adapter is either in place all the time or when you want to use the lens hood?Also would be this way adapter/ lens cover for regular timesthen it would be adapter/ lense hood for those other shots when you want to use the lens hoodand guessing you would use the filter lens like this adapter/ filter lensesas far as the lens cap I am guessing the one I have that came with the camera will not work right?Also I... » Read More thanks for all the informationJust so I understand I need to know what goes where.So I am guessing that the adapter is either in place all the time or when you want to use the lens hood?Also would be this way adapter/ lens cover for regular timesthen it would be adapter/ lense hood for those other shots when you want to use the lens hoodand guessing you would use the filter lens like this adapter/ filter lensesas far as the lens cap I am guessing the one I have that came with the camera will not work right?Also I have never used filter lenses so can you explain when I would use these etc. Are they on all the time ???Thanks inadvance for all of your help « Show Less
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There are no caps on the lens. Those "caps" are merely the absence of light. The lens is open-ended.
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Depends on the lens size. If you got a standard "kit" lens with your camera, likely it will take a 52 mm lens cap. Hold the lens facing you and you should see the number on the ring. If you have a filter, like a UV or Skylight or something in front, the mm size should be on the edge of the ring. I don't like the "leashes" that attach the cap to the lens because it seems like the wind always blows the cap up into the photo! However, my motto is "You can never have too many lens caps because you won't have them for long!" so I usually buy several at a time. I do like the center-pinch style as it is harder to accidentally jar off. Depends on the lens size. If you got a standard "kit" lens with your camera, likely it will take a 52 mm lens cap. Hold the lens facing you and you should see the number on the ring. If you have a filter, like a UV or Skylight or something in front, the mm size should be on the edge of the ring. I don't like the "leashes" that attach the cap to the lens because it seems like the wind always blows the cap up into the photo! However, my motto is "You can never have too many lens caps because you won't have them for long!" so I usually buy several at a time. I do... » Read More Depends on the lens size. If you got a standard "kit" lens with your camera, likely it will take a 52 mm lens cap. Hold the lens facing you and you should see the number on the ring. If you have a filter, like a UV or Skylight or something in front, the mm size should be on the edge of the ring. I don't like the "leashes" that attach the cap to the lens because it seems like the wind always blows the cap up into the photo! However, my motto is "You can never have too many lens caps because you won't have them for long!" so I usually buy several at a time. I do like the center-pinch style as it is harder to accidentally jar off. « Show Less