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08-23-2010, 02:12 AM   #1
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lost rear lens cap what can i use?

I want to remove my kit zoom to mount my M42 prime but can't find the rear lens cap for the k mount zoom, what is the best temporary solution to protect the rear of the zoom lens till I can find the cap or get a new one? I really want to switch lenses.
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i ould go for CLEAN, NEVER BEFORE USED!!!! small plastic bag, one of those transparent probably, and secured with rubber band on the mount, not higher... but do it only if u really want to switch them.
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In case you have not looked, you can get Pentax stamped rear caps on ebay very cheaply. Order a bag of 5 shipped, all for the price of one beer.

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I do know the gatorade ones will fit the screw mount. not much help for k-mount
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condom (non-lubricated)
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QuoteOriginally posted by imtheguy Quote
In case you have not looked, you can get Pentax stamped rear caps on ebay very cheaply. Order a bag of 5 shipped, all for the price of one beer.
I will get some spares to keep about

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I do know the gatorade ones will fit the screw mount.
I did get some screw mounts sent from china 2 for AU$1.40, but it's handy to know gatorade fits in a pinch
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condom (non-lubricated)
The condoms would cost more than a five pack of caps, but i would never have thought of using them. I was thinking glad wrap and a rubber band

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Order a bag of 5 shipped, all for the price of one beer.
Dang you drink some pricey beer!
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Pablom - True!
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Here's an idea....mount to the camera and store it there. If you really want to change lenses for a while, just put the front cap on it and store it standing up. Do you live in a super dusty part of the world or in a hen house? Normal atmospheric conditions shouldn't be a problem worth losing any sleep over

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QuoteOriginally posted by kangamel Quote
lost rear lens cap what can i use?
You never know, until you try it out...
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