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Message: <blockquote data-quote="mikenott" data-source="post: 1849023" data-attributes="member: 71182">I suppose it all depends on what you want a lens cover for. I wanted one primarily to protect the lens against bumps and bangs. In the end I opted for the WWS neoprene covers because they wer available in a pattern I wanted and were (nllegedly) thicker than the lenscoat which met one of my primary needs.They arrived next day and were a snug fit. Not absolutely skin tight, but very tight and I can't see much movement. When i bought them I rang WWS and was talked through what they were and it was pointed out that the dials/switches are hidden, but that the lens cover could be peeled back to use them. In reality, they are two separate neoprene tubes, one that fits over the lens hood and one that fits over the main body (+ two narrower strips for 1,4 and 2x matched multipliers). There is a cut out for the tripod bracket. So I suppose the price reflects their simple(r) construction, but they do the job for me.  If you want to fiddle with switches every two minutes, or read lens settings, they may not be for you.It was a close call between the WWS and the Lenscoat and I am just refelecting my personal opinion. Next time I might buy the lenscoat, it just depends.Michael.</blockquote>