Cover Cap for removed tripod collar mount on 24-105 Z / 70-200 Z ?

[Copland]

Isn’t there any solution offering a cover cap for the mounting point when the tripod foot is removed on 24–105 Z or 70–200 Z?

I was already quite surprised when I got my new 70–200 Z, back then I expected at least some kind of cap or alternative end piece to be included in the box. Something like the neat little short replacement foot you sometimes get with the white longer telephoto lenses.

Honestly, it’s a bit disappointing that no one at Canon seemed to put any thought into this.

A few months later, when I also got the 24–105 Z, I thought: Alright, let’s check online, surely by now there must be some third-party manufacturers making something for this. Brands like JJC are usually pretty quick with accessories, and there are plenty of other chinese manufacturers as well. But to my surprise, I couldn’t find anything there either.

Of course, that doesn’t necessarily mean it doesn’t exist. I definitely don’t know every small manufacturer out there. And especially on social media and in forums, there are always clever people who design and produce niche solutions like this, whether via 3D printing or CNC machining in small batches, like those lens caps with AirTag slots, for example or hot shoe caps.

So, does this really not exist, or am I the only one bothered by this unfinished, sharp-edged mounting point?

 

[neuroanatomist]

I’ve looked, no joy. If you find one, please post it!

 

[danfaz]

...am I the only one bothered by this unfinished, sharp-edged mounting point?

It's never been a nuisance for me, never actually thought about it until seeing your post. The edges do have some rounding, and don't feel sharp against my skin. I'd really have to work hard to scratch myself.

I can see how that would scratch up some delicate surfaces, though. Or even becoming annoying when hand holding. But you can simply turn the collar, so the mount isn't sitting against a surface or resting in your hand.