LensCoat lens cover

**Bob 256** · 06-27-2021, 08:55 AM - **3 Likes**

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Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan

Can you not source a longer bolt ?

That probably won't work since the bolt hole is at a slightly different angle due to the circle being larger with the cover in place. This means that the longer bolt won't line up with the threaded portion correctly. The Op might be able to torque it a bit into position but that would put a lot of stress on the bolt and might force it to bend - not a good thing. The ring is designed for a given inner diameter and that's what needs to happen by removing a portion of the underlying cover. The other alternative is to take the ring to a machine shop and see if they could remove a slight amount from the inside radius equal to the thickness of the cover (twice the cover thickness if referenced to diameter).

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mhoule418 · 06-27-2021, 09:04 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by DonV

Just cut the cover, but leave it as a complete circle; then you will have 2 smaller sections- should you ever want to use it without the foot.

I do not own that lens neither a lenscoat, but as DonV said, a complete circle would make more sens.

Why?
Once the foot will be attached (and used with tripod), without that “cut portion” the lens will rotate better if you want to switch from landscape to portrait view.

Leaving the lenscoat under the collar, I doubt a longer bolt will work for the same reason (will not rotate well).

Happy shooting!

**UncleVanya** · 06-27-2021, 09:52 AM

Looks like people solve this in many ways:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Canon-Tripod-Mount-Ring-A-II-W-W-LensCoat-for-Canon...-/193742225243

Not the same lens but illustrative.

**csa** · 06-27-2021, 10:40 AM

Link comes up as "error".

Sidney Porter · 06-27-2021, 11:45 AM

Originally posted by DonV

Just cut the cover, but leave it as a complete circle; then you will have 2 smaller sections- should you ever want to use it without the foot.

---------- Post added 06-27-21 at 08:04 AM ----------

Lenscoat could not anticipate use of an aftermarket foot or its possible size or location. JMHO.

I don't think that is an aftermarket foot. It is the same one I have but I did purchase it used

**csa** · 06-27-2021, 12:39 PM

Originally posted by Sidney Porter

I don't think that is an aftermarket foot. It is the same one I have but I did purchase it used

Agreed. As far as I know, this is the foot that comes with this particular lens. Many photos online show the exact foot on this lens.

**UncleVanya** · 06-27-2021, 12:42 PM

Originally posted by csa

Link comes up as "error".

Works for me in mobile chrome. Odd. It is a completed listing.

---------- Post added 06-27-21 at 04:04 PM ----------

Maybe this link will work better?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Canon-Tripod-Mount-Ring-A-II-W-W-LensCoat-for-Canon....m46890.l49286

**PJ1** · 06-27-2021, 02:27 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by csa

Easier to cut it and leave the strip cut out, in a circle; that I could always put back in place, if I decided not to use the foot, for some reason.

I think this is what I would do. I could not see a longer bolt working becausethe angle of the bolt to the receiving threads would still make it difficult to attach.

Good to see you are still in there taking pics, Carol.

**csa** · 06-27-2021, 02:51 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by PJ1

I think this is what I would do. I could not see a longer bolt working becausethe angle of the bolt to the receiving threads would still make it difficult to attach.

Good to see you are still in there taking pics, Carol.

Yes, I'll cut a strip out, so that the foot ring fits solidly on the lens.

Thanks! It's so good to be back and able to pickup my camera again!

**csa** · 06-27-2021, 02:52 PM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

Works for me in mobile chrome. Odd. It is a completed listing.

---------- Post added 06-27-21 at 04:04 PM ----------

Maybe this link will work better?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Canon-Tripod-Mount-Ring-A-II-W-W-LensCoat-for-Canon....m46890.l49286

Nope, still an error message on my desktop, running W10, Edge.

**ramseybuckeye** · 06-27-2021, 03:14 PM

Originally posted by DonV

Just cut the cover, but leave it as a complete circle; then you will have 2 smaller sections- should you ever want to use it without the foot.

---------- Post added 06-27-21 at 08:04 AM ----------

Lenscoat could not anticipate use of an aftermarket foot or its possible size or location. JMHO.

Oh, it’s an aftermarket foot

**pentaxus** · 06-27-2021, 03:43 PM

At least that part of the lens is black. I don't imagine animals will notice.

**csa** · 06-27-2021, 04:52 PM

Originally posted by ramseybuckeye

Oh, it’s an aftermarket foot

I don't think it's an aftermarket foot. All the online photos show the same foot on this lens.

**csa** · 06-27-2021, 04:53 PM

Originally posted by pentaxus

At least that part of the lens is black. I don't imagine animals will notice.

Animals are not the reason I got this, rather protecting the entire lens.

**DonV** · 06-27-2021, 07:54 PM

A longer bolt will not "really" solve the problem; if the curve of the tripod ring is the size of the lens, the lens + thick cover all around will need a larger diameter ring to close.
If you try to bend/open the ring a bit, it might, but being aluminum and perhaps cast- it may snap; and likely you will have only 3 contact points on the circumference of the ring.

A larger diameter ring is what is needed, or remove the cover under the ring area.

06-27-2021, 09:04 AM - 1 Like	#17
mhoule418 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Quebec city Posts: 228	My opinion… Originally posted by DonV Just cut the cover, but leave it as a complete circle; then you will have 2 smaller sections- should you ever want to use it without the foot. I do not own that lens neither a lenscoat, but as DonV said, a complete circle would make more sens. Why? Once the foot will be attached (and used with tripod), without that “cut portion” the lens will rotate better if you want to switch from landscape to portrait view. Leaving the lenscoat under the collar, I doubt a longer bolt will work for the same reason (will not rotate well). Happy shooting!

06-27-2021, 04:52 PM	#28
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133 Original Poster	Originally posted by ramseybuckeye Oh, it’s an aftermarket foot I don't think it's an aftermarket foot. All the online photos show the same foot on this lens. Last edited by csa; 06-27-2021 at 04:58 PM.

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Bob 256 Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,375	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. Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan Can you not source a longer bolt ? That probably won't work since the bolt hole is at a slightly different angle due to the circle being larger with the cover in place. This means that the longer bolt won't line up with the threaded portion correctly. The Op might be able to torque it a bit into position but that would put a lot of stress on the bolt and might force it to bend - not a good thing. The ring is designed for a given inner diameter and that's what needs to happen by removing a portion of the underlying cover. The other alternative is to take the ring to a machine shop and see if they could remove a slight amount from the inside radius equal to the thickness of the cover (twice the cover thickness if referenced to diameter). Attached Images

06-27-2021, 09:52 AM	#18
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,398	Looks like people solve this in many ways: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Canon-Tripod-Mount-Ring-A-II-W-W-LensCoat-for-Canon...-/193742225243 Not the same lens but illustrative.

06-27-2021, 10:40 AM	#19
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133 Original Poster	Link comes up as "error".

06-27-2021, 11:45 AM	#20
Sidney Porter Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Columbus Ohio USA Posts: 353	Originally posted by DonV Just cut the cover, but leave it as a complete circle; then you will have 2 smaller sections- should you ever want to use it without the foot. ---------- Post added 06-27-21 at 08:04 AM ---------- Lenscoat could not anticipate use of an aftermarket foot or its possible size or location. JMHO. I don't think that is an aftermarket foot. It is the same one I have but I did purchase it used

06-27-2021, 12:39 PM	#21
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sidney Porter I don't think that is an aftermarket foot. It is the same one I have but I did purchase it used Agreed. As far as I know, this is the foot that comes with this particular lens. Many photos online show the exact foot on this lens.

06-27-2021, 12:42 PM	#22
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,398	Originally posted by csa Link comes up as "error". Works for me in mobile chrome. Odd. It is a completed listing. ---------- Post added 06-27-21 at 04:04 PM ---------- Maybe this link will work better? https://www.ebay.com/itm/Canon-Tripod-Mount-Ring-A-II-W-W-LensCoat-for-Canon....m46890.l49286

06-27-2021, 02:27 PM - 2 Likes	#23
PJ1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toowoomba, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,483	Originally posted by csa Easier to cut it and leave the strip cut out, in a circle; that I could always put back in place, if I decided not to use the foot, for some reason. I think this is what I would do. I could not see a longer bolt working becausethe angle of the bolt to the receiving threads would still make it difficult to attach. Good to see you are still in there taking pics, Carol.

06-27-2021, 02:51 PM - 1 Like	#24
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133 Original Poster	Originally posted by PJ1 I think this is what I would do. I could not see a longer bolt working becausethe angle of the bolt to the receiving threads would still make it difficult to attach. Good to see you are still in there taking pics, Carol. Yes, I'll cut a strip out, so that the foot ring fits solidly on the lens. Thanks! It's so good to be back and able to pickup my camera again!

06-27-2021, 02:52 PM	#25
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133 Original Poster	Originally posted by UncleVanya Works for me in mobile chrome. Odd. It is a completed listing. ---------- Post added 06-27-21 at 04:04 PM ---------- Maybe this link will work better? https://www.ebay.com/itm/Canon-Tripod-Mount-Ring-A-II-W-W-LensCoat-for-Canon....m46890.l49286 Nope, still an error message on my desktop, running W10, Edge.

06-27-2021, 03:14 PM	#26
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,291	Originally posted by DonV Just cut the cover, but leave it as a complete circle; then you will have 2 smaller sections- should you ever want to use it without the foot. ---------- Post added 06-27-21 at 08:04 AM ---------- Lenscoat could not anticipate use of an aftermarket foot or its possible size or location. JMHO. Oh, it’s an aftermarket foot

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06-27-2021, 03:43 PM	#27
pentaxus Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 1,313	At least that part of the lens is black. I don't imagine animals will notice.

06-27-2021, 04:53 PM	#29
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133 Original Poster	Originally posted by pentaxus At least that part of the lens is black. I don't imagine animals will notice. Animals are not the reason I got this, rather protecting the entire lens.

06-27-2021, 07:54 PM	#30
DonV Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Near Charlotte NC Photos: Albums Posts: 693	A longer bolt will not "really" solve the problem; if the curve of the tripod ring is the size of the lens, the lens + thick cover all around will need a larger diameter ring to close. If you try to bend/open the ring a bit, it might, but being aluminum and perhaps cast- it may snap; and likely you will have only 3 contact points on the circumference of the ring. A larger diameter ring is what is needed, or remove the cover under the ring area.