Which (if any) non-L lenses are enviro-sealed?

[verysimplejason]

Just buy one of these (Dicapac) for your environmental sealing. It's not perfect but you can stand in the rain for hours and hours and hours. Just don't expect too much comfort/control when using these. As I'm planning to go to picture Puerto Princesa's Underground river using a boat, I'm going to buy one of these and hopefully I can take some awesome pictures.

http://shashinki.com/shop/dicapac-korea-m-54.html?osCsid=697fce5808e66455a85b8afcaf666af2

 

[Area256]

anyone know how the sealing is on the 6D? I have heard the 5dII is so-so, but it was a more "pro" cam than the 6d is intended

I can't compare it to the 5D3 since I don't own one. However I can say it is more sealed than the 60D. The battery and memory card doors have foam pads in some places, and close together more tightly than those of the 60D. The port covers also fit better, and seem to be shaped to help keep water out. And judging by the feel of the buttons, I would guess there is a rubber component going back into the body on all of them.

I think it'll do a good job of keeping dust out, and some light splashes aren't likely to be a problem. However I'm not sure it would stand up to prolonged exposure to water (i.e. being shot in heavy rain). Although this is mostly speculation based on looking at it... I could be totally wrong, have to wait until I get caught in the rain without a bag to be sure

 

[pj1974]

I have the Canon 7D, which is really quite decent in terms of weathering some light rain, etc. Definitely a few steps above my Canon 350D.

In terms of lenses, definitely the best non-L build that I have are shared by the Canon 100mm USM macro (nonL) and the Canon 15-85mm USM. Both are very sturdy. I've happily let them get a bit of dust and light spray or light rain, without issues. 8)

I also had the Canon 28-135mm USM lens, which wasn't as good as the above two... it let in more moisture (and the smallest amount of dust).

Then again, no other lens I own comes close to my Canon 70-300mm L - but hey, that's an L!

Paul

 

[epsiloneri]

My main lens though is the 100-400L, which is less sealed than the 70-300L. After some hours in the rain, the 100-400L will develop condensation inside which blocks the optical path. Unless you really love the soft focus look, I switch to a backup lens and keep shooting.

Switching lenses during rain to get better sealing doesn't sound like a good idea, unless you can get away from the rain to do that.

 

[Zusje]

I have used the 70-300 f4-5.6 is usm NON-L lens on a 50D breifly in the rain and afterward standing under dripping trees, they got abit wet but no harm done.

 

[NormanBates]

I would like to learn more about weather sealing. Like: what is good and what is not so good? what's the difference between o-ring and foam?
Any links? pics? threads?
Thanks