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Navydave1974
26th of January 2008 (Sat), 21:51
Ok, I put down my lens caps the other day while I was cleaning my lens' and my 1yr has either eaten them or he is a magician. Besides ebay, does anyone have a website that is good to get them from? I'm pretty much a newbie so any good sites are welcome! Thanks!

PacAce
26th of January 2008 (Sat), 23:45
B&H Photo sells a few different kinds including the Canon brand.

Riff Raff
27th of January 2008 (Sun), 05:03
I replaced all of my lens caps with the Tamron center-pinch (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/109818-REG/Tamron_FLC77_77mm_Snap_On_Lens_Cap.html) style. I left one of each size of the Canon caps in the bag as spares. I really like the center-pinch caps, they're a heck of a lot easier to take on and off of lenses with hoods in place.

polydude
27th of January 2008 (Sun), 10:42
I agree with Shawn... Tamron caps all the way. In fact, as soon as I get a new lens, I order a matching Tamron cap to replace the Canon one.

_aravena
27th of January 2008 (Sun), 16:10
Cheap ebay center pinch is what I got. $4 each with nothing on them. Just black.

r.morales
27th of January 2008 (Sun), 19:35
On most items around 10 dollars it's faster , easier and cheaper to go to a camera store . By the time you pay S/H - it's just easier to have in hand - not counting parking . Some big box stores carry them IE best buy , circuit city - target

Hermeto
27th of January 2008 (Sun), 20:42
I found this one just perfect: cheap, tight, secure, with Canon logo..

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320180230574&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:CA:12

amfoto1
27th of January 2008 (Sun), 20:48
If you have a photo fair in your area, they are often a good place to pick up used caps in practically any size. Usually $2-3, depending upon size, condition, etc.

There's a used equipment store in my area, too. Another good source, but usually just a little more expensive.