Lens cap suggestion for DA 15 ltd

ultraviolet · 04-22-2011, 09:12 PM

Ok, I received my DA15, but I don't like the cap (just because its screw-in type, otherwise its a nice one). So what you guys are using. It looks to me there is not much space between front element and barrel plane.

SOldBear · 04-22-2011, 09:17 PM

Read this thread on the same subject. Post #6 is my suggestion.

Here is where I bought the cap from.

v5planet · 04-22-2011, 09:18 PM

Originally posted by ultraviolet

Ok, I received my DA15, but I don't like the cap (just because its screw-in type, otherwise its a nice one). So what you guys are using. It looks to me there is not much space between front element and barrel plane.

Yes, I have the same dilemma. I find myself continuing to use the stock cap, which I would like if it weren't a screw-in.

ultraviolet · 04-22-2011, 09:25 PM

Originally posted by SOldBear

Post #6 is my suggestion

Nice touch with sand paper. I will order one from Dealexteme. Thanks.

v5planet · 04-22-2011, 09:26 PM

Originally posted by SOldBear

Read this thread on the same subject. Post #6 is my suggestion.

Here is where I bought the cap from.

SOldBear -- it looks like you have a filter on beneath the lens cap? That would obviate the concerns about clearance between the front element and the cap's underside. Or am I misinterpreting the image?

SOldBear · 04-22-2011, 10:57 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by v5planet

SOldBear -- it looks like you have a filter on beneath the lens cap? That would obviate the concerns about clearance between the front element and the cap's underside. Or am I misinterpreting the image?

No. There is no filter. I generally don't use filters, unless when I have to.

There is no problem of the front element of the lens touching the underside of the cap. I tested by applying a bit of vaseline under the lens cap and put the cap on. The vaseline was not transferred to the lens. If you're still concerned, but don't want to use a filter, take the glass off from an old filter and use just the ring.

ultraviolet · 04-22-2011, 11:03 PM

Originally posted by SOldBear

use a filter, take the glass off from an old filter and use just the ring

Another nice touch
+1

SOldBear · 04-23-2011, 12:05 AM

Originally posted by ultraviolet

Another nice touch
+1

Thanks.

Saw you have a bunch of prime lenses, thought you would be interested in hoods for them.

The lens attached to the camera body is an F-28mm:

And this is a 50mm:

ultraviolet · 04-30-2011, 10:33 AM

Where do you get them?

Originally posted by SOldBear

nterested in hoods

SOldBear · 04-30-2011, 01:20 PM

Originally posted by ultraviolet

Where do you get them?

Read post #10 in this thread.

ultraviolet · 05-03-2011, 09:45 PM

Originally posted by SOldBear

Read post #10 in this thread.

Thanks.

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04-22-2011, 09:12 PM	#1
ultraviolet Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 687	Lens cap suggestion for DA 15 ltd Ok, I received my DA15, but I don't like the cap (just because its screw-in type, otherwise its a nice one). So what you guys are using. It looks to me there is not much space between front element and barrel plane.

04-22-2011, 09:17 PM	#2
SOldBear Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 3,206	Read this thread on the same subject. Post #6 is my suggestion. Here is where I bought the cap from.

04-22-2011, 09:18 PM	#3
v5planet Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle Photos: Albums Posts: 1,915	Originally posted by ultraviolet Ok, I received my DA15, but I don't like the cap (just because its screw-in type, otherwise its a nice one). So what you guys are using. It looks to me there is not much space between front element and barrel plane. Yes, I have the same dilemma. I find myself continuing to use the stock cap, which I would like if it weren't a screw-in.

04-22-2011, 09:25 PM	#4
ultraviolet Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 687 Original Poster	Originally posted by SOldBear Post #6 is my suggestion Nice touch with sand paper. I will order one from Dealexteme. Thanks.

04-22-2011, 09:26 PM	#5
v5planet Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle Photos: Albums Posts: 1,915	Originally posted by SOldBear Read this thread on the same subject. Post #6 is my suggestion. Here is where I bought the cap from. SOldBear -- it looks like you have a filter on beneath the lens cap? That would obviate the concerns about clearance between the front element and the cap's underside. Or am I misinterpreting the image?

04-22-2011, 10:57 PM - 1 Like	#6
SOldBear Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 3,206	Originally posted by v5planet SOldBear -- it looks like you have a filter on beneath the lens cap? That would obviate the concerns about clearance between the front element and the cap's underside. Or am I misinterpreting the image? No. There is no filter. I generally don't use filters, unless when I have to. There is no problem of the front element of the lens touching the underside of the cap. I tested by applying a bit of vaseline under the lens cap and put the cap on. The vaseline was not transferred to the lens. If you're still concerned, but don't want to use a filter, take the glass off from an old filter and use just the ring.

04-22-2011, 11:03 PM	#7
ultraviolet Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 687 Original Poster	Originally posted by SOldBear use a filter, take the glass off from an old filter and use just the ring Another nice touch +1

04-23-2011, 12:05 AM	#8
SOldBear Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 3,206	Originally posted by ultraviolet Another nice touch +1 Thanks. Saw you have a bunch of prime lenses, thought you would be interested in hoods for them. The lens attached to the camera body is an F-28mm: And this is a 50mm:

04-30-2011, 10:33 AM	#9
ultraviolet Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 687 Original Poster	Where do you get them? Originally posted by SOldBear nterested in hoods

04-30-2011, 01:20 PM	#10
SOldBear Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 3,206	Originally posted by ultraviolet Where do you get them? Read post #10 in this thread.

05-03-2011, 09:45 PM	#11
ultraviolet Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 687 Original Poster	Originally posted by SOldBear Read post #10 in this thread. Thanks.