I have a EF 300mm F/2.8L on order, There doesnt seem to be anything
available to protect the front glass. Does anybody make something that
can slip over the hood to protect the glass from dust between shots? Thanks
bryno74 Senior Member  593 posts Likes: 4 Joined Feb 2005 Location: Cypress, California More info | Oct 08, 2006 14:13 | #1 I have a EF 300mm F/2.8L on order, There doesnt seem to be anything EOS-1D Mark III - 70-200 2.8 - 300mm 2.8L IS - 580EX II
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Oct 08, 2006 14:59 | #2 Only the hood. I don't think there are threads on the front of the lens. The hood offers a lot of protection as it is metal. Canon G1X II, 1D MKIV, 5DSR, 5DIV, 5D MKII, 16-35/2.8L II, 24-70/2.8L II, 70-200/2.8L IS II, IS, 100-400/4.5-5.6 L IS II, 500/4 L IS II, 24-105/4 IS, 50/2.5 macro, 1.4x MKII, 1.4X MKIII, 2X MKIII,580EX II, 550EXs(2), ST-E2.
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blonde Buck Naked Floozies  8,405 posts Likes: 1 Joined Oct 2005 Location: Boston, MA More info | Oct 08, 2006 15:01 | #3 another option is to use a cover from a teflon bowl (like the one you use for storing food). i know the CDS uses one on his 500F4 IS and it works great so maybe he will chime in with more info...
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AndersÖstberg Goldmember  3,395 posts Likes: 3 Joined Nov 2003 Location: Sweden More info | Oct 08, 2006 15:11 | #4 Check out OpTech Hood Hats, a neoprene cover you can stretch over the front of the hood.
Anders Östberg - Mostly Canon gear - My photos
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Billginthekeys Billy the kid  7,359 posts Likes: 2 Joined Nov 2005 Location: Islamorada, FL More info | Oct 08, 2006 15:20 | #5 wow those look nice. i hate canon's cap. its impossible to use easily. Mr. the Kid.
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DanteKing "Cream of Corn" BurgerMeister  9,134 posts Joined Jan 2005 Location: San Anselmo, California More info | Oct 08, 2006 15:49 | #6 There is a plate of glass that is infront of the elements. just a FYI Dante
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Rich_claypole Member 219 posts Likes: 3 Joined Jun 2006 Location: Bracknell More info | Oct 08, 2006 16:29 | #7 The front element in the big lenses provides the protection. If this gets damaged it is relativev cheap to replace (comparedd to the flourite lenses!!!!!). Former Pro Photographer
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paulhillion Goldmember  1,392 posts Joined Jun 2004 Location: Guernsey, UK More info | Oct 08, 2006 17:00 | #8 FretNoMore wrote in post #2093314  Check out OpTech Hood Hats, a neoprene cover you can stretch over the front of the hood. Can you tell me what size to order to fit the 300 2.8?
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AndersÖstberg Goldmember 3,395 posts Likes: 3 Joined Nov 2003 Location: Sweden More info | Oct 08, 2006 17:31 | #9 |
paulhillion Goldmember 1,392 posts Joined Jun 2004 Location: Guernsey, UK More info | Oct 08, 2006 17:37 | #10 FretNoMore wrote in post #2093892 I use XXL for my 300/2.8 Cheers mate, I shall be ordering one
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morehtml Goldmember  2,987 posts Likes: 1 Joined Aug 2005 Location: Murfreesboro, TN More info | Oct 08, 2006 18:35 | #11 The front element is a replaceable glass protector I believe. ---------------
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calicokat Cream of the Crop  14,720 posts Likes: 2 Joined Oct 2005 Location: Southern California More info | Oct 08, 2006 18:41 | #12 I leave the hood on my 300 in its bag, fully assembled in the Lowepro 600 "You are going to fall off a cliff trying to get a better shot someday"- My hopeful and loving wife
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calicokat Cream of the Crop 14,720 posts Likes: 2 Joined Oct 2005 Location: Southern California More info | Oct 08, 2006 18:43 | #13 whats the link for the hood hats "You are going to fall off a cliff trying to get a better shot someday"- My hopeful and loving wife
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I don't believe in protection -- err, for my lenses, that is.
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rklepper Dignity-Esteem-Compassion  9,019 posts Gallery: 2 photos Likes: 14 Joined Dec 2003 Location: No longer living at the center of the known universe, moved just slightly to the right. Iowa, USA. More info | Oct 08, 2006 21:59 | #15 FretNoMore wrote in post #2093314 Check out OpTech Hood Hats, a neoprene cover you can stretch over the front of the hood. This is an excellent product. I use one for all of my lenses and love it. It is so much easier than dealing with lens caps during a shoot and gives much more protecxtion. Plus they are fairly cheap. Doc Klepper in the USA
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