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[dubent]

Rear lens caps

When changing lenses outdoors, it would be a great help to have some way of protecting the rear element of the removed lens from grime and damage.

I've been trying to locate a rear lens cap for a 135 mm Graphex. I expect one will also be needed for a 90 mm Graphex which is in shipment.

A general web search, including Ebay, has not helped.

Any suggestions? The outside diameter of the rear lens element on the 135 mm lens is 32 mm.

[Dan Fromm]

[troublemaker]

I'll 2nd the food storage containers, Sandwich size. These carry most standard lenses mounted on Pacemaker boards well. I use cheapo ones for home storage and keep a few of the higher end units for travel as they stay closed better, stack and so forth. I like to use a soft wrap around the lens and then the small size bubble wrap to keep the thing from rattling around in the container on the road etc... I found that rear caps become pretty much more of a pain than useful as long as the glass is set in from the outer ring. I got a couple from B&H as suggested above for storage and travel, but once out shooting they get stashed away so I do not loose them. Now I do not know anyone elses experience, but I got kinda tired of having to remove the lens standard a second time because I forget to remove the rear cap. The food container also makes a nice place to set the lens down that is not in use, and or the lide when changing. I have never had a dirt or dust problem so long as I don't stick them in a pocket, perhaps the worst lint trap known to man...

[dubent]

Thanks for the great suggestions.

Never thought of using food containers. Time to do some shopping.

I already use a Bag Balm can to store a lens shade and filter mount.

I searched the B&H website, but found only lens caps by make and model of camera, not by specific size. I must have missed something there, so will try again.

Thanks again.

[Henry]

You *did* remove the Bag Balm first, I hope! Now that's some heavy-duty stuff there.