Objective Covers (1 Viewer)

dries1 · Jan 25, 2018

I have a few Nikon binos that need decent objective covers for, since four only have the plastic caps they came with, and one needs a replacement.

Nikon EII
Nikon SE
Nikon 8X32 & 10X42 LX same size as the (LX L)
Nikon EDG - The rubber objective covers will not stay shut.

If any one has/had these binos, and have bought good objective covers, any information is appreciated. I can also be reached by PM.

regards,
A.W.

ceasar · Jan 25, 2018

dries1 said:
I have a few Nikon binos that need decent objective covers for, since four only have the plastic caps they came with, and one needs a replacement.

Nikon EII
Nikon SE
Nikon 8X32 & 10X42 LX same size as the (LX L)
Nikon EDG - The rubber objective covers will not stay shut.

If any one has/had these binos, and have bought good objective covers, any information is appreciated. I can also be reached by PM.

regards,
A.W.

I use Swarovski SLC objective covers on my 10x42 SE and 32 mm covers from Eagle Optics on my 8x32 SE. You have to be careful removing them because the rubber guard around the Objectives can come off and you don't want to lose that.

I use strap on rubber objective covers from Eagle Optics on my 8x32 and 10x32 LX Ls. They work fine.

The rubber objective covers on my EDG won't stay shut either. I never found any objective cover of that design that worked right!

The E2 is hopeless. Nothing else will fit it. The only time they are on is when the binocular is in its case. Some how I have managed to keep the ones that came with it.

Bob

Loud Green Man · Jan 25, 2018

Vortex do a range of flip-up covers for rifle scopes that work beautifully on bins too:

https://www.opticswarehouse.co.uk/product/vortex-defender-flip-up-cap-objective/

I have the largest size on my 8X56 Zeiss Night Owls and by chance have just finished painting them to match the green armour.

LGM

Pileatus · Jan 25, 2018

dries1 said:
I have a few Nikon binos that need decent objective covers for, since four only have the plastic caps they came with, and one needs a replacement.

Nikon EII
Nikon SE
Nikon 8X32 & 10X42 LX same size as the (LX L)
Nikon EDG - The rubber objective covers will not stay shut.

If any one has/had these binos, and have bought good objective covers, any information is appreciated. I can also be reached by PM.

regards,
A.W.

A friend recently received two 8X32 SE objective covers free from Nikon. Just ask for them.

dries1 · Jan 25, 2018

Thanks Bob and LGM, too bad Eagle Optics is not around any more, so it looks like Vortex as a start.

A.W.

NDhunter · Jan 26, 2018

Pileatus said:
A friend recently received two 8X32 SE objective covers free from Nikon. Just ask for them.

That is nice, but those simple covers are largely useless, as you know.

I also have some EO or similar Vortex medium tethered covers, they are
in use rather than the Nikon covers that sit in the unused bag or lost.

Jerry

PhilR. · Jan 26, 2018

dries1 said:
Nikon EDG - The rubber objective covers will not stay shut.

regards,
A.W.

The EDG covers have two "lips", but they are not readily seen. You need to push the covers on *very* firmly. If you don't push them on far enough, they will look like they are in the right position, but in fact they are not, and they will not stay on. If however you push them to the second lip seal, you will see that they form a near hermetic seal, and indeed stay on quite well.

dries1 · Jan 26, 2018

PhilR. said:
The EDG covers have two "lips", but they are not readily seen. You need to push the covers on *very* firmly. If you don't push them on far enough, they will look like they are in the right position, but in fact they are not, and they will not stay on. If however you push them to the second lip seal, you will see that they form a near hermetic seal, and indeed stay on quite well.

Thanks Phil, that is something I will look form Much Appreciated.

A.W.

dries1 · Jan 26, 2018

Objective covers

NDhunter said:
That is nice, but those simple covers are largely useless, as you know.

I also have some EO or similar Vortex medium tethered covers, they are
in use rather than the Nikon covers that sit in the unused bag or lost.

Jerry

You are so right about that. Looks like Vortex.

A.W.

pete_gamby · Jan 26, 2018

We have a range of objective lens covers which can be purchased from Amazon.com:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I3ZZZVI

The description for each size lists models that we know are compatible.

HTH

Cheers, Pete

Troubador · Jan 26, 2018

Thanks for the info Pete.

Lee

Pileatus · Jan 26, 2018

NDhunter said:
That is nice, but those simple covers are largely useless, as you know.

I also have some EO or similar Vortex medium tethered covers, they are
in use rather than the Nikon covers that sit in the unused bag or lost.

Jerry

Actually, the originals have been used for nearly 14 years on my 8X32 SE. When they became loose I simply added a ring of electrical tape around the objective housing. The fit is nice and tight, requiring effort to remove. Looks pretty good too!

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