DA 40mm Limited

alamo5000 · 07-29-2014, 07:27 PM

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I have a DA 40mm Limited lens that I love.

There is only one thing that I don't like about it... the lens cap. I can't stand screwing the thing on and off. I have the 43mm and that one is great too, but to me even though the focal lengths are similar, I can't bring myself to get rid of one or the other...hence I am keeping both.

The only thing I dislike about the 40mm isn't the hood, but rather the cap. Is there another option for cap that still makes use of the standard lens hood?

**jatrax** · 07-29-2014, 07:34 PM - **1 Like**

Here you go: 30mm Front Cap Cover for Lens Filters 30mm for Nikon Canon Sony Olmpus | eBay

jwc77 · 07-29-2014, 07:59 PM - **1 Like**

Yeah...I bought a few of those pinch caps and they are way more convenient.

SpecialK · 07-29-2014, 08:01 PM

Originally posted by jwc77

Yeah...I bought a few of those pinch caps and they are way more convenient.

I must have gotten an ill-fitting (different) one as it kept popping off. Went back to the security of the screw-in, even if it took 3 more seconds.

alamo5000 · 07-29-2014, 08:30 PM

I ordered one so I will see how it goes. As of right now the 43 is my go to... but I like the 40 as well. The AF works a lot better on the 40 than the 43...but that cap on the 40 just wasn't working for me.

lesmore49 · 07-29-2014, 08:40 PM - **1 Like**

I have a 40mm Limited...with the standard screw in lens cap. I like it. Reminds me of the old time quality.

Paul the Sunman · 07-29-2014, 08:49 PM

No big deal to leave the cap off with the hood on. It's pretty well protected. In fact, I have a small UV filter screwed to the inside of the cap.

olenl · 08-01-2014, 09:18 AM

I just bought first 49mm lens cap I've found on BH and it works nicely. The way 40mm is built you are unlikely to accidentally touch the front lens so the hood is not neccessary imho. I also got one for 15mm and it also works but you need to retract the hood to put it on.

I also got a new HD 21mm and it has finally the hood and cap that does not require screwing it in like 15mm's cap does ... I wish they made these for all other limiteds as well (or was this design always like that just for 21mm?)

robthebloke · 08-01-2014, 03:39 PM

The problem with the 21 though, is that the hood is quite impractical for circular polarisers. I just leave the hoods at home and use cheap 49mm clip on ones instead.

Parallax · 08-01-2014, 04:15 PM

I use this: OP/TECH USA Hood Hat?-PK

MPrince · 08-02-2014, 05:02 AM

If you happen to have any 35mm film canisters lying around the film canister cap will fit.

07-29-2014, 07:27 PM	#1
alamo5000 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 2,962	DA 40mm Limited Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. I have a DA 40mm Limited lens that I love. There is only one thing that I don't like about it... the lens cap. I can't stand screwing the thing on and off. I have the 43mm and that one is great too, but to me even though the focal lengths are similar, I can't bring myself to get rid of one or the other...hence I am keeping both. The only thing I dislike about the 40mm isn't the hood, but rather the cap. Is there another option for cap that still makes use of the standard lens hood?

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07-29-2014, 07:34 PM - 1 Like	#2
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Here you go: 30mm Front Cap Cover for Lens Filters 30mm for Nikon Canon Sony Olmpus \| eBay

07-29-2014, 07:59 PM - 1 Like	#3
jwc77 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 269	Yeah...I bought a few of those pinch caps and they are way more convenient.

07-29-2014, 08:01 PM	#4
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,480	Originally posted by jwc77 Yeah...I bought a few of those pinch caps and they are way more convenient. I must have gotten an ill-fitting (different) one as it kept popping off. Went back to the security of the screw-in, even if it took 3 more seconds.

07-29-2014, 08:30 PM	#5
alamo5000 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 2,962 Original Poster	I ordered one so I will see how it goes. As of right now the 43 is my go to... but I like the 40 as well. The AF works a lot better on the 40 than the 43...but that cap on the 40 just wasn't working for me.

07-29-2014, 08:40 PM - 1 Like	#6
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,342	I have a 40mm Limited...with the standard screw in lens cap. I like it. Reminds me of the old time quality.

07-29-2014, 08:49 PM	#7
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,843	No big deal to leave the cap off with the hood on. It's pretty well protected. In fact, I have a small UV filter screwed to the inside of the cap.

08-01-2014, 09:18 AM	#8
olenl Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 113	I just bought first 49mm lens cap I've found on BH and it works nicely. The way 40mm is built you are unlikely to accidentally touch the front lens so the hood is not neccessary imho. I also got one for 15mm and it also works but you need to retract the hood to put it on. I also got a new HD 21mm and it has finally the hood and cap that does not require screwing it in like 15mm's cap does ... I wish they made these for all other limiteds as well (or was this design always like that just for 21mm?)

08-01-2014, 03:39 PM	#9
robthebloke Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sydney Photos: Albums Posts: 844	The problem with the 21 though, is that the hood is quite impractical for circular polarisers. I just leave the hoods at home and use cheap 49mm clip on ones instead.

08-01-2014, 04:15 PM	#10
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	I use this: OP/TECH USA Hood Hat?-PK

08-02-2014, 05:02 AM	#11
MPrince Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: WV Posts: 1,495	If you happen to have any 35mm film canisters lying around the film canister cap will fit.