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I carry a single camera with a single lens protected by a 52mm snap-on front lens cap LC-52.
I typically walk in cities and museums from morning to night, taking time to compose a picture every 30 minutes or so. I almost never need to take a picture quickly. I used to carry the camera without the lens cap on, but the camera's owner (it's not mine) told me to put the cap whenever I am not actively using it, even for a minute.
Now 6 months after buying it, the cap has not been taken off more than 500 times, but already it has started falling off very easily. Simply touching it with my sweatshirt's sleeve makes it fall. It is not attached so every time I have to hunt for it on busy sidewalks or in the sand or bushes.
Is buying a new one every six months the only solution? The cap is sold for 17 USD on the Nikon store.
Is there any trick to make the lens cap last longer, or to "fix" it so that it holds better?
nikon nikon-d5300 lens-cap
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Nicolas Raoul
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I carry a single camera with a single lens protected by a 52mm snap-on front lens cap LC-52.
I typically walk in cities and museums from morning to night, taking time to compose a picture every 30 minutes or so. I almost never need to take a picture quickly. I used to carry the camera without the lens cap on, but the camera's owner (it's not mine) told me to put the cap whenever I am not actively using it, even for a minute.
Now 6 months after buying it, the cap has not been taken off more than 500 times, but already it has started falling off very easily. Simply touching it with my sweatshirt's sleeve makes it fall. It is not attached so every time I have to hunt for it on busy sidewalks or in the sand or bushes.
Is buying a new one every six months the only solution? The cap is sold for 17 USD on the Nikon store.
Is there any trick to make the lens cap last longer, or to "fix" it so that it holds better?
nikon nikon-d5300 lens-cap
asked 8 hours ago
Nicolas Raoul
457819
1
Try a cheap generic cap of the same size - it may well be more reliable, and if it doesn't work, it's a pretty inexpensive experiment.
– Jim MacKenzie
8 hours ago
At cambridgeincolour.com/forums/… a user wrote "I put a small piece of matchstick in the springy bit inside,seems to have done the trick", and another explained "I've found that super glue adequately keeps the lens cap from falling off".
– Nicolas Raoul
8 hours ago
2
"Say" thank you to the owner and just buy a new cap, to show him that you take care about the camera.
– Horitsu
5 hours ago
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up vote
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I carry a single camera with a single lens protected by a 52mm snap-on front lens cap LC-52.
I typically walk in cities and museums from morning to night, taking time to compose a picture every 30 minutes or so. I almost never need to take a picture quickly. I used to carry the camera without the lens cap on, but the camera's owner (it's not mine) told me to put the cap whenever I am not actively using it, even for a minute.
Now 6 months after buying it, the cap has not been taken off more than 500 times, but already it has started falling off very easily. Simply touching it with my sweatshirt's sleeve makes it fall. It is not attached so every time I have to hunt for it on busy sidewalks or in the sand or bushes.
Is buying a new one every six months the only solution? The cap is sold for 17 USD on the Nikon store.
Is there any trick to make the lens cap last longer, or to "fix" it so that it holds better?
nikon nikon-d5300 lens-cap
asked 8 hours ago
Nicolas Raoul
457819
I carry a single camera with a single lens protected by a 52mm snap-on front lens cap LC-52.
I typically walk in cities and museums from morning to night, taking time to compose a picture every 30 minutes or so. I almost never need to take a picture quickly. I used to carry the camera without the lens cap on, but the camera's owner (it's not mine) told me to put the cap whenever I am not actively using it, even for a minute.
Now 6 months after buying it, the cap has not been taken off more than 500 times, but already it has started falling off very easily. Simply touching it with my sweatshirt's sleeve makes it fall. It is not attached so every time I have to hunt for it on busy sidewalks or in the sand or bushes.
Is buying a new one every six months the only solution? The cap is sold for 17 USD on the Nikon store.
Is there any trick to make the lens cap last longer, or to "fix" it so that it holds better?
nikon nikon-d5300 lens-cap
nikon nikon-d5300 lens-cap
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Try a cheap generic cap of the same size - it may well be more reliable, and if it doesn't work, it's a pretty inexpensive experiment.
– Jim MacKenzie
8 hours ago
At cambridgeincolour.com/forums/… a user wrote "I put a small piece of matchstick in the springy bit inside,seems to have done the trick", and another explained "I've found that super glue adequately keeps the lens cap from falling off".
– Nicolas Raoul
8 hours ago
2
"Say" thank you to the owner and just buy a new cap, to show him that you take care about the camera.
– Horitsu
5 hours ago
add a comment |Â
1
Try a cheap generic cap of the same size - it may well be more reliable, and if it doesn't work, it's a pretty inexpensive experiment.
– Jim MacKenzie
8 hours ago
At cambridgeincolour.com/forums/… a user wrote "I put a small piece of matchstick in the springy bit inside,seems to have done the trick", and another explained "I've found that super glue adequately keeps the lens cap from falling off".
– Nicolas Raoul
8 hours ago
2
"Say" thank you to the owner and just buy a new cap, to show him that you take care about the camera.
– Horitsu
5 hours ago
1
1
Try a cheap generic cap of the same size - it may well be more reliable, and if it doesn't work, it's a pretty inexpensive experiment.
– Jim MacKenzie
8 hours ago
Try a cheap generic cap of the same size - it may well be more reliable, and if it doesn't work, it's a pretty inexpensive experiment.
– Jim MacKenzie
8 hours ago
At cambridgeincolour.com/forums/… a user wrote "I put a small piece of matchstick in the springy bit inside,seems to have done the trick", and another explained "I've found that super glue adequately keeps the lens cap from falling off".
– Nicolas Raoul
8 hours ago
At cambridgeincolour.com/forums/… a user wrote "I put a small piece of matchstick in the springy bit inside,seems to have done the trick", and another explained "I've found that super glue adequately keeps the lens cap from falling off".
– Nicolas Raoul
8 hours ago
2
2
"Say" thank you to the owner and just buy a new cap, to show him that you take care about the camera.
– Horitsu
5 hours ago
"Say" thank you to the owner and just buy a new cap, to show him that you take care about the camera.
– Horitsu
5 hours ago
add a comment |Â
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Lens caps are for use on lenses that are in storage. They are not meant to be used on lenses that are in use, such as when attached to a camera. As you have experienced, they are not particularly resilient, easily detached in the field, and easily misplaced.
Attaching matchsticks to lens caps and gluing lens caps to lenses seem likely to be counterproductive. However, you do have several other options:
Inexpensive lens caps are available from China. A lot of 10 costs ~$8. (Hurry, before tariffs set in.)
You may consider purchasing transparent lens caps (aka, "UV" filters) for a bit more. If you decide to get one, make sure it is multi-coated.
Some people "protect" their lenses with lens hoods. How well this works will depends on the perils your equipment faces.
You can purchase your own photography gear so you won't be subject to the arbitrary whims of others. You may even purchase only a lens, so that the current lens can be safely stored away with its lens cap glued on. Yongnuo has some inexpensive prime lenses that may be worth trying. (I have not tried any of them.)
answered 7 hours ago
xiota
5,40821044
upvote for the suggestion to buy your own gear. I understand this may not be a viable option for the OP, but really, it's the best one. Also, tariffs? What tariffs? We're not all in the USA :-P
– osullic
18 mins ago
If you keep a lens hood in position, you can put a neoprene cap over that as well
– Chris H
1 min ago
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2
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This will cost you a bit more up front, but could save you some in the long run.
- Out of appreciation to the owner for letting you use their camera, buy a new Nikon 52mm lens cap to replace the one you have worn out.¹ Place that cap on the lens whenever you are returning the camera to its owner.
- Buy a few cheap generic 52mm lens caps. They can be had for very little cash when you buy a few together. It probably costs a seller more to prepare and package your order than their wholesale cost of a single lens cap. I prefer the center pinch type. Use one of those caps when you are out shooting. When one wears out, throw it away and start using another.
¹ As suggested in a comment by Horitsu.
answered 3 hours ago
Michael Clark
121k7136335
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up vote
0
down vote
Just to add one more suggestion to the other (superior) answers...
There are also those "cap keeper" doodads, which solve a problem for some:
https://www.google.com/search?q=camera+lens+cap+keeper
answered 12 mins ago
osullic
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3 Answers
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active
oldest
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3 Answers
3
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
up vote
5
down vote
accepted
Lens caps are for use on lenses that are in storage. They are not meant to be used on lenses that are in use, such as when attached to a camera. As you have experienced, they are not particularly resilient, easily detached in the field, and easily misplaced.
Attaching matchsticks to lens caps and gluing lens caps to lenses seem likely to be counterproductive. However, you do have several other options:
Inexpensive lens caps are available from China. A lot of 10 costs ~$8. (Hurry, before tariffs set in.)
You may consider purchasing transparent lens caps (aka, "UV" filters) for a bit more. If you decide to get one, make sure it is multi-coated.
Some people "protect" their lenses with lens hoods. How well this works will depends on the perils your equipment faces.
You can purchase your own photography gear so you won't be subject to the arbitrary whims of others. You may even purchase only a lens, so that the current lens can be safely stored away with its lens cap glued on. Yongnuo has some inexpensive prime lenses that may be worth trying. (I have not tried any of them.)
answered 7 hours ago
xiota
5,40821044
upvote for the suggestion to buy your own gear. I understand this may not be a viable option for the OP, but really, it's the best one. Also, tariffs? What tariffs? We're not all in the USA :-P
– osullic
18 mins ago
If you keep a lens hood in position, you can put a neoprene cap over that as well
– Chris H
1 min ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
5
down vote
accepted
Lens caps are for use on lenses that are in storage. They are not meant to be used on lenses that are in use, such as when attached to a camera. As you have experienced, they are not particularly resilient, easily detached in the field, and easily misplaced.
Attaching matchsticks to lens caps and gluing lens caps to lenses seem likely to be counterproductive. However, you do have several other options:
Inexpensive lens caps are available from China. A lot of 10 costs ~$8. (Hurry, before tariffs set in.)
You may consider purchasing transparent lens caps (aka, "UV" filters) for a bit more. If you decide to get one, make sure it is multi-coated.
Some people "protect" their lenses with lens hoods. How well this works will depends on the perils your equipment faces.
You can purchase your own photography gear so you won't be subject to the arbitrary whims of others. You may even purchase only a lens, so that the current lens can be safely stored away with its lens cap glued on. Yongnuo has some inexpensive prime lenses that may be worth trying. (I have not tried any of them.)
answered 7 hours ago
xiota
5,40821044
upvote for the suggestion to buy your own gear. I understand this may not be a viable option for the OP, but really, it's the best one. Also, tariffs? What tariffs? We're not all in the USA :-P
– osullic
18 mins ago
If you keep a lens hood in position, you can put a neoprene cap over that as well
– Chris H
1 min ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
5
down vote
accepted
up vote
5
down vote
accepted
Lens caps are for use on lenses that are in storage. They are not meant to be used on lenses that are in use, such as when attached to a camera. As you have experienced, they are not particularly resilient, easily detached in the field, and easily misplaced.
Attaching matchsticks to lens caps and gluing lens caps to lenses seem likely to be counterproductive. However, you do have several other options:
Inexpensive lens caps are available from China. A lot of 10 costs ~$8. (Hurry, before tariffs set in.)
You may consider purchasing transparent lens caps (aka, "UV" filters) for a bit more. If you decide to get one, make sure it is multi-coated.
Some people "protect" their lenses with lens hoods. How well this works will depends on the perils your equipment faces.
You can purchase your own photography gear so you won't be subject to the arbitrary whims of others. You may even purchase only a lens, so that the current lens can be safely stored away with its lens cap glued on. Yongnuo has some inexpensive prime lenses that may be worth trying. (I have not tried any of them.)
answered 7 hours ago
xiota
5,40821044
Lens caps are for use on lenses that are in storage. They are not meant to be used on lenses that are in use, such as when attached to a camera. As you have experienced, they are not particularly resilient, easily detached in the field, and easily misplaced.
Attaching matchsticks to lens caps and gluing lens caps to lenses seem likely to be counterproductive. However, you do have several other options:
Inexpensive lens caps are available from China. A lot of 10 costs ~$8. (Hurry, before tariffs set in.)
You may consider purchasing transparent lens caps (aka, "UV" filters) for a bit more. If you decide to get one, make sure it is multi-coated.
Some people "protect" their lenses with lens hoods. How well this works will depends on the perils your equipment faces.
You can purchase your own photography gear so you won't be subject to the arbitrary whims of others. You may even purchase only a lens, so that the current lens can be safely stored away with its lens cap glued on. Yongnuo has some inexpensive prime lenses that may be worth trying. (I have not tried any of them.)
answered 7 hours ago
xiota
5,40821044
answered 7 hours ago
xiota
5,40821044
answered 7 hours ago
xiota
5,40821044
answered 7 hours ago
xiota
5,40821044
5,40821044
upvote for the suggestion to buy your own gear. I understand this may not be a viable option for the OP, but really, it's the best one. Also, tariffs? What tariffs? We're not all in the USA :-P
– osullic
18 mins ago
If you keep a lens hood in position, you can put a neoprene cap over that as well
– Chris H
1 min ago
add a comment |Â
upvote for the suggestion to buy your own gear. I understand this may not be a viable option for the OP, but really, it's the best one. Also, tariffs? What tariffs? We're not all in the USA :-P
– osullic
18 mins ago
If you keep a lens hood in position, you can put a neoprene cap over that as well
– Chris H
1 min ago
upvote for the suggestion to buy your own gear. I understand this may not be a viable option for the OP, but really, it's the best one. Also, tariffs? What tariffs? We're not all in the USA :-P
– osullic
18 mins ago
upvote for the suggestion to buy your own gear. I understand this may not be a viable option for the OP, but really, it's the best one. Also, tariffs? What tariffs? We're not all in the USA :-P
– osullic
18 mins ago
If you keep a lens hood in position, you can put a neoprene cap over that as well
– Chris H
1 min ago
If you keep a lens hood in position, you can put a neoprene cap over that as well
– Chris H
1 min ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
2
down vote
This will cost you a bit more up front, but could save you some in the long run.
- Out of appreciation to the owner for letting you use their camera, buy a new Nikon 52mm lens cap to replace the one you have worn out.¹ Place that cap on the lens whenever you are returning the camera to its owner.
- Buy a few cheap generic 52mm lens caps. They can be had for very little cash when you buy a few together. It probably costs a seller more to prepare and package your order than their wholesale cost of a single lens cap. I prefer the center pinch type. Use one of those caps when you are out shooting. When one wears out, throw it away and start using another.
¹ As suggested in a comment by Horitsu.
answered 3 hours ago
Michael Clark
121k7136335
add a comment |Â
up vote
2
down vote
This will cost you a bit more up front, but could save you some in the long run.
- Out of appreciation to the owner for letting you use their camera, buy a new Nikon 52mm lens cap to replace the one you have worn out.¹ Place that cap on the lens whenever you are returning the camera to its owner.
- Buy a few cheap generic 52mm lens caps. They can be had for very little cash when you buy a few together. It probably costs a seller more to prepare and package your order than their wholesale cost of a single lens cap. I prefer the center pinch type. Use one of those caps when you are out shooting. When one wears out, throw it away and start using another.
¹ As suggested in a comment by Horitsu.
answered 3 hours ago
Michael Clark
121k7136335
add a comment |Â
up vote
2
down vote
up vote
2
down vote
This will cost you a bit more up front, but could save you some in the long run.
- Out of appreciation to the owner for letting you use their camera, buy a new Nikon 52mm lens cap to replace the one you have worn out.¹ Place that cap on the lens whenever you are returning the camera to its owner.
- Buy a few cheap generic 52mm lens caps. They can be had for very little cash when you buy a few together. It probably costs a seller more to prepare and package your order than their wholesale cost of a single lens cap. I prefer the center pinch type. Use one of those caps when you are out shooting. When one wears out, throw it away and start using another.
¹ As suggested in a comment by Horitsu.
answered 3 hours ago
Michael Clark
121k7136335
This will cost you a bit more up front, but could save you some in the long run.
- Out of appreciation to the owner for letting you use their camera, buy a new Nikon 52mm lens cap to replace the one you have worn out.¹ Place that cap on the lens whenever you are returning the camera to its owner.
- Buy a few cheap generic 52mm lens caps. They can be had for very little cash when you buy a few together. It probably costs a seller more to prepare and package your order than their wholesale cost of a single lens cap. I prefer the center pinch type. Use one of those caps when you are out shooting. When one wears out, throw it away and start using another.
¹ As suggested in a comment by Horitsu.
answered 3 hours ago
Michael Clark
121k7136335
answered 3 hours ago
Michael Clark
121k7136335
answered 3 hours ago
Michael Clark
121k7136335
answered 3 hours ago
Michael Clark
121k7136335
121k7136335
add a comment |Â
add a comment |Â
up vote
0
down vote
Just to add one more suggestion to the other (superior) answers...
There are also those "cap keeper" doodads, which solve a problem for some:
https://www.google.com/search?q=camera+lens+cap+keeper
answered 12 mins ago
osullic
5,1281921
add a comment |Â
up vote
0
down vote
Just to add one more suggestion to the other (superior) answers...
There are also those "cap keeper" doodads, which solve a problem for some:
https://www.google.com/search?q=camera+lens+cap+keeper
answered 12 mins ago
osullic
5,1281921
add a comment |Â
up vote
0
down vote
up vote
0
down vote
Just to add one more suggestion to the other (superior) answers...
There are also those "cap keeper" doodads, which solve a problem for some:
https://www.google.com/search?q=camera+lens+cap+keeper
answered 12 mins ago
osullic
5,1281921
Just to add one more suggestion to the other (superior) answers...
There are also those "cap keeper" doodads, which solve a problem for some:
https://www.google.com/search?q=camera+lens+cap+keeper
answered 12 mins ago
osullic
5,1281921
answered 12 mins ago
osullic
5,1281921
answered 12 mins ago
osullic
5,1281921
answered 12 mins ago
osullic
5,1281921
5,1281921
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Try a cheap generic cap of the same size - it may well be more reliable, and if it doesn't work, it's a pretty inexpensive experiment.
– Jim MacKenzie
8 hours ago
At cambridgeincolour.com/forums/… a user wrote "I put a small piece of matchstick in the springy bit inside,seems to have done the trick", and another explained "I've found that super glue adequately keeps the lens cap from falling off".
– Nicolas Raoul
8 hours ago
2
"Say" thank you to the owner and just buy a new cap, to show him that you take care about the camera.
– Horitsu
5 hours ago