Canon Announces New Lens Caps!

[Zv]

Used this type on and old tamron, every single time I took it off or put it one it slipped and dropped onto the front element. Useless. The canon ones I place to one side and lift up or down on the other side, gripping the firmly before and after lifting. But then again, when was the last time I used a lens cap? 6-7 years?

Why didn't you just aim the lens down?

[meli]

I wish the pinch was horizontal and not vertical with the lettering.  [ducking]

design dictated i guess, you would end up with a small logo or off centered

[candyman]

I like these lenscaps. I don't like / struggle with the current lenscap of Canon.
I guess it depends on the size of your fingers how easy/convenient the current lenscaps are. For me not. I used to own a Tamron and I liked its lenscap. Never had problems.
If the new lenscaps are less than 10 euro, I may consider replacing all the lenscaps of my lenses.

[RC]

They are going for about ten bucks each.   Hey hey!   

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/883410-REG/Canon_6315b001_E_52_II_Lens_Cap.html

States for EF-M lens. Hmmm, would a EF and EF-S lens use a different cap?    I doubt it but not sure.   And if they're $10, that's reasonable.

[Viggo]

Used this type on and old tamron, every single time I took it off or put it one it slipped and dropped onto the front element. Useless. The canon ones I place to one side and lift up or down on the other side, gripping the firmly before and after lifting. But then again, when was the last time I used a lens cap? 6-7 years?

Why didn't you just aim the lens down?

Because then the lenscap flew sideways off a small bridge and was never seen again

[RLPhoto]

It's a gift from the gods! *opera sings*

This is the most relevant release canon has had in 2012. Hands down.

[ScottyP]

Canon, now with Tamron lens caps!

If we can borrow Tamron lens cap tech, then lets also borrow Fuji's non-bayer sensor tech and get rid of the anti-aliasing filter.

[zim]

Anyone checked them for light leak yet?

[djurma11]

About time! Now I can have Cacnon written on my caps instead of Tamron.

[M.ST]

Ugly lens caps.

[chasn]

Ah yes - many a true word.  I have a Zeiss 18mm lens which is a lovely lens and cost a lot of dosh - unfortunately - don't know how, the pinch lens cap dropped a spring - £25 offer from Zeiss to replace the  cap which I have declined.  Finding the right sized spring is no easy matter, perhaps the Canon caps may be cheap enough to cannibalise? Silly really but I wouldn't now buy another Zeiss lens.

[Ristobkk]

I have used similar cheap Chinese a couple of month and they are very convenient with deep/long hood on, just attaching "nails" are too short. With Canon quality they will be perfect

[distant.star]

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Now it is revealed. Canon desperation for new profit centers!

I expect official Canon T-shirts next, pinch neck design, of course.

Seriously, thanks, at long last! The rim pinch things were so primitive and ineffective I was ashamed to be seen with them!

[I'm surprised no one has suggested that Nikon owned the patent on this -- and it has now expired!]

[Tabor Warren Photography]

It's a gift from the gods! *opera sings*

This should be in a Canon commercial. (Introducing the Canon 24-70 f/4 IS and 35 f/2 IS... WITH A NEW LENS CAP! *aaaaahhhhhh!!!!*)

[rpt]

It's a gift from the gods! *opera sings*

This should be in a Canon commercial. (Introducing the Canon 24-70 f/4 IS and 35 f/2 IS... WITH A NEW LENS CAP! *aaaaahhhhhh!!!!*)

Perfect! Just what I can afford
A real gift from the gods. Oh, do I need to pay for it?