Source for lens covers (1 Viewer)

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Hi,

Does anyone know of a good source in the US for generic lens covers for binoculars? (for the objective lens and eyepiece) A good range of quality lens covers with accurate size info and inexpensive shipping.

Thanks!

 

[Mike Crawley]

I assume that you have tried to source original manufacturer’s equipment and can not (this would be my first choice).

In the U.K. I would shop with Opticron, who do a broad range of products of this type.
As I understand it (although I’m aware that I’m not correct 100% of the time) you can buy Opticron products in the United States of America.

I can’t give you a website address but it shouldn’t be too difficult to find.

Good Luck

 

[Dennis Mau]

Measure the O.D. of your objective in mm and order Opticron lens covers. They are available on Amazon.com. They are very nice quality and work great.

Rubber Objective Lens Covers | Opticron

Click to view this page on www.opticronusa.com

www.opticronusa.com

 

[mwhogue]

I assume that you have tried to source original manufacturer’s equipment and can not (this would be my first choice).

In the U.K. I would shop with Opticron, who do a broad range of products of this type.
As I understand it (although I’m aware that I’m not correct 100% of the time) you can buy Opticron products in the United States of America.

I can’t give you a website address but it shouldn’t be too difficult to find.

Good Luck

Opticron is my go to for lens covers in the U.S market. Very detailed accurate specs and a wide range of sizes.

Mike

 

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Thank you. That is useful. The short Amazon link is
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KY9WFRZ

I also found the Opticron eyepiece covers, which they call rainguards.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005XXZ3HO

I can design and 3D print covers (in TPU), but the finish is not nearly as nice as a molded product.

 

[MiddleRiver]

I wish it was easier to find this type of 'rainguard' as it does actually deflect a lot of precipitation.
This image snipped from Roger Vine's excellent 7x35 retrovid review ;-)

 

[42za]

When all else fails---improvise.
In this case I have used rattle-can spraypaint and roll-on deoderant caps , just drill some small 1mm diameter holes in them to prevent air-pressure build-up , works just fine.

 

[mwhogue]

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I wish it was easier to find this type of 'rainguard' as it does actually deflect a lot of precipitation.
This image snipped from Roger Vine's excellent 7x35 retrovid review ;-)

I have an older Opticron version which doesn't show up anywhere in a search this morning so maybe discontinued. However apparently Zeiss is making a version although it's listed as "currently out of stock" on B&H photo. Interestingly, they also make a version to be used as an objective cover.

Mike

 

[Trinovid]

I just got back from walking in the rain and my multiple-binocular under-left-arm default rain cover kept the lenses from getting even a single drop on them!

 

[Rotherbirder]

When ordering a rainguard from Opticron, remember to measure the largest diameter of your binocular eyepiece and go a couple of millimetres up. They supply so many sizes/options of rainguards & lens caps that buying the 'correct' one could leave you with one which fits so tightly that you can't remove it in a hurry.

RB