Camera Lens Covers Pricing and Costs

Choose an affordable digital camera lens cover

A camera lens cover for digital or film SLR cameras is an important piece of equipment. A good lens is a big investment, and lens covers protect the delicate equipment from dust, dirt and fingerprints. Camera covers can also be used to protect the lens when it is in storage. If stored improperly, a camera lens can easily scratch and that flaw will show up on photographs.

Camera lens covers come in a variety of shapes and sizes to fit many types of of camera lenses. Some lenses also come with their own lens covers to ensure compatibility. Camera lens covers pricing and costs will vary depending on:

1. The type of camera lens it fits.

2. Any additional accessories, including a strap to reduce lost or misplaced covers.

3. The brand of the lens cover.

 

Buy a brand name lens cover to ensure a perfect fit

Many professional photographers are loyal to a brand of camera and buy accessories from a particular camera maker to match their equipment. If you go this route, you know your camera lens cover will fit your lens. Brand name lens covers cost $9 to $30, depending on the brand and the size of the lens. If you are certain
Try: B&H Photo offers a number of brand name lens covers, including Nikon, Canon, Pentax and Leica. Adorama sells many of the same brand-name lens caps.

Get cheap, generic camera lens covers

If you know what size lens covers you need, you can save some money and buy generic. These are especially easy to find if your lens is not an unusual size. The snap mechanism might wear out a bit more quickly, but generic lens caps still provide essential protection against scratches and dirt.
Try: LensCaps.com sells cheap plastic and metal lens caps in a variety of sizes. Its plastic snap-on lens covers go for around $1, while metal lens covers cost as much as $6. If your lens is expensive and you would like something a little sturdier, check out Wolfe's Camera Shop. For under $15, you can find a number of covers that have been manufactured for a precise fit and have a secure locking system.

Consider a camera lens cover protector with a tethered strap

Lens covers for cameras can easily be lost or misplaced after you remove them. Many lens cover suppliers add tethered straps to camera covers to prevent this. The strap attaches to the camera's D-ring. Lens covers with strap can cost $5 to $10, or you can purchase a strap to fit any type of lens cover for under $5.
Try: DealExtreme offers an inexpensive lens cover with a tethered strap. BugEye Digital sells a very inexpensive strap that keeps a cover attached to a lens. 

Invest in a lens cover that will keep your equipment safe from the elements

There are some lens and camera covers that provide full-body protection from the rain and snow. Made from waterproof materials like nylon or neoprene, these products look like a coat or poncho for your camera gear.
Try: Vortex Media sells a number of lens coats that slip over your camera like a poncho. These run anywhere from $40 to $60; the more expensive models have a Velcro opening along the bottom in case you want to put the camera on a tripod or access manual controls. LensCoat.com takes a more tailored approach. Its neoprene lens covers wrap tightly around the body, with plastic windows over essential controls. These covers cost between $80 and $100, depending on the size and make of your lens.

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