Center Pinch Lens Caps

[charlesa]

I got Nikon ones for my Canon lenses  they are passable and usable.

[trygved]

I personally buy pinch WB lens caps. Can't remember photography without them.
They aren't great in build quality, but they never pop off, and a quick/accurate WB is so nice.

[dr croubie]

I haven't replaced all my genuine Canon caps, but whenever I buy a used lens with no cap then I buy one of these to go on it, never had a problem. They look basically the same, just no Canon logo (i don't see the point, it's just a cap). They come with a hole in the side and a thread to use on it, no metal loops someone else said, but I don't bother with the threads, I've got them all in a box somewhere...

(although I have had a problem with a $2 chinese non-centre-pinch 86mm cap, it got borked in post. Didn't bother complaining, I just bought a $3 one instead and it's worked fine since).

[Rat]

I don't bother with the threads, I've got them all in a box somewhere...

I attached those to the zippers on my motorcycle jacket, for easy opening and closing with gloves on. Bonus

[Wideopen]

My Tamron lens came with a center pinch cap. i Think ill make the switch over to that type for convenience.

[ScottyP]

I got Nikon ones for my Canon lenses  they are passable and usable.

That could trick theives looking for good camera equipment into leaving your lenses untouched. 

[AprilForever]

I don't use lens caps.

[TexasBadger]

I always order screw-in metal lens caps from Adorama when I buy a lens.  I have never lost one.  I just put them in my back pocket when I am shooting.  They provide great protection and since I always use B+W filters, I like the extra protection they provide for the filters.  A B+W filter circular polarizer in a large size can cost as much or more than a shorty forty.  Well worth it for the few seconds it takes to remove it.

[Erizo]

I have bought center-pinch lens caps from Amazon for all my L glass. It's a lot easier this way while the lens hood is attached.

I keep the original ones, though. Might need them for resale of the lenses.

[Bigjezza]

Canon make a 58mm center pinch lens cap. Look for a Canon part number HF G10. It's about $1,400 but you do get a free HD Camcorder at that price  . It's a pity the manual doesnt actually have a part number for the cap itself