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01-08-2020, 01:53 PM   #1
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Lens wrapping tape.

Hi all,
I recently acquired a Sigma 300mm F4 APO for a very good price. Optically and mechanically it is great. The only issue is its hood is a bit tacky to the touch from old age. Obviously it makes no difference in the operation of the lens but I was thinking of wrapping it with Tape.. maybe camo or mat black. Anyone have a suggestion as to a good product?

I was thinking of using Gaffer's Tape or something like the removable wrap hunters use like this...
Camo Form Reusable Fabric Wrap | GEAR AID

Any suggestions?
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I think Gaffer's tape would be your best choice. I have not seen it in camo, but many other colors including black.
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QuoteOriginally posted by brewmaster15 Quote
Lens wrapping tape.
I can recommend Camo Form, the self cling camouflage wrap by McNett Corporation.

I used it on my "HM The Queen" SMC Pentax 500mm F4.5 to conceal her modesty.
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I think Gaffer's tape would be your best choice. I have not seen it in camo, but many other colors including black.
Thanks for the comment here...I havent found camo either but the black is a definite option.

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I can recommend Camo Form, the self cling camouflage wrap by McNett Corporation.

I used it on my "HM The Queen" SMC Pentax 500mm F4.5 to conceal her modesty.
Thank you! I may have to pick some up for my SMC Pentax 500 as well! She could definitely use some concealing!

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There's also the neoprene camo covers that might work. Amazon and B&H both have them.
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QuoteOriginally posted by brewmaster15 Quote
I recently acquired a Sigma 300mm F4 APO for a very good price. Optically and mechanically it is great. The only issue is its hood is a bit tacky to the touch from old age.
Would I be correct in assuming that it is this lens?
The zen coating used on the barrel on those does suck and mine was also a little tacky when I acquired it 1.5 years ago. What I found was that a few wipe downs with some isopropal alcohol solved that problem. Basically I wiped it down with an alcohol damp cloth quickly (no scrubbing but a good light back and forth) a couple of times. The a few days later did so again. I did this for a couple maybe 3 weeks and it has been doing just fine since.

Enjoy the lens and if you can nail the focus it has been a really good performer for me. I use it a lot for flower plant close ups.
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If this is the soft "zen" rubbery coating, or something similar, then you have two choices; cover it up or clean it off. Cleaning is accomplished by meths, rag and elbow grease, you can see results here my review of the apo 500mm f7.2. For covering I picked up a length of cheap slightly stretchy camo material online, pvc I think it's not a woven fabric. This is pretty ideal for a bit of lens wrapping, just overlap and glue. Camo neoprene would provide some impact protection as well as coverage.

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There's also the neoprene camo covers that might work. Amazon and B&H both have them.
Its a good suggestion. Thanks, I will have a look.

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Would I be correct in assuming that it is this lens?
The zen coating used on the barrel on those does suck and mine was also a little tacky when I acquired it 1.5 years ago. What I found was that a few wipe downs with some isopropal alcohol solved that problem. Basically I wiped it down with an alcohol damp cloth quickly (no scrubbing but a good light back and forth) a couple of times. The a few days later did so again. I did this for a couple maybe 3 weeks and it has been doing just fine since.

Enjoy the lens and if you can nail the focus it has been a really good performer for me. I use it a lot for flower plant close ups.
THAT is the exact lens and issue. Well worth giving the isopropyl alcohol. Thanks for the info.

I Like the lens so far... though I havent had it out much yet.

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QuoteOriginally posted by marcusBMG Quote
If this is the soft "zen" rubbery coating, or something similar, then you have two choices; cover it up or clean it off. Cleaning is accomplished by meths, rag and elbow grease, you can see results here my review of the apo 500mm f7.2. For covering I picked up a length of cheap slightly stretchy camo material online, pvc I think it's not a woven fabric. This is pretty ideal for a bit of lens wrapping, just overlap and glue. Camo neoprene would provide some impact protection as well as coverage.
Thank you! I will have a look at that thread link.

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QuoteOriginally posted by brewmaster15 Quote
I Like the lens so far... though I havent had it out much yet.
I love mine and while I don't use it much for astro anymore, anything I did with that 300 I do better with the 400/2.8, I still use it all the time, mostly handheld. Most of the time it has the quick connect hex plat for a manfrotto 3047 head on it which makes it super easy to hold.
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Ian, That lens looks great all in camo. BUT I am most interested now in the contraption its mounted on? Have you ever posted about that here that I can read about? Im really curious about it.


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BUT I am most interested now in the contraption its mounted on? Have you ever posted about that here that I can read about? Im really curious about it.
I second that. What is the purpose of that thing?
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A very brave man... looks like besides a gimbal mount, he has a spring loaded riser to assist in bringing the rig up and down for shooting, to get the perfect height. That's not the brave part...It looks like he mounted this on a kayak! Please... tell us more!
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Ian, That lens looks great all in camo. BUT I am most interested now in the contraption its mounted on? Have you ever posted about that here that I can read about? Im really curious about it.


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It is indeed for use on a kayak, its spring loaded such that it remains locked in either the upright and lower positions





Use it in rivers and lakes all over the place
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It is indeed for use on a kayak, its spring loaded such that it remains locked in either the upright and lower positions





Use it in rivers and lakes all over the place
Thats just amazing. I'd be scared stiff of rolling the Kayak though, but I'd imagine that you have been able to get some very cool shots with that set up. You have got to also get a ton of stares!

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