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These are comfortably the cheapest I could find. Quality is fine.

5PCS Rear Lens Cap Cover Cap for Pentax PK K20D K10D K200D K100 K7 | eBay

**shardulm** · 11-02-2016, 06:36 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Wild Mark

I have just taken receipt of these

3 x Rear Lens Cap+ 1x Front body cap for Pentax K mount PK Auto Focus Lens | eBay

and they are awesome! Nearly identical to the genuine cap.

Awesome. Can't tell if they are knock offs.

**pepperberry farm** · 11-22-2016, 06:33 PM

I purchased mine on October 28th and they arrived today - they seem to be a direct-knock-off of Pentax caps, down the 'JAPAN' on the cap... they fit perfectly on my lenses....

leekil · 11-25-2016, 11:24 AM

Originally posted by Not a Number

I bought some that are counterfeits of the genuine Pentax rear caps that cover the contacts. They even say PENTAX Japan on them. Right. They fit more snugly than the originals which is a plus and a minus - should they not be locked on (bayonet twist) they don't fall off. On the minus side it is difficult to remove them one handed. Comparing them closely there are minor differences in the surface detail (texture) and position and design of the mold ejectors.

I have some of these as well, and I was wondering if the extra snugness could possibly deform the bayonet mount and affect the fit and/or focus?

Not a Number · 11-25-2016, 05:23 PM

Originally posted by leekil

I have some of these as well, and I was wondering if the extra snugness could possibly deform the bayonet mount and affect the fit and/or focus?

I doubt it since Pentax went to using snap on caps. Granted a more flexible plastic is used there is still some flexibility in the plastic used on the twist on caps.

myrdinn · 11-26-2016, 04:08 PM

I also received five caps this weeks. They are a bit softer then the original Pentax ones, but I don't see why they shouldn't be good enough. I'm happy with them.

leekil · 01-04-2017, 12:32 AM

I've noticed that the extra snug caps have had some black plastic filings wearing off them. Not sure if that is so great, as they could fall in the camera or lens.

leekil · 01-04-2017, 12:32 AM

I've noticed that the extra snug caps have had some black plastic filings wearing off them. Not sure if that is so great, as they could fall in the camera or lens.

Topsy · 01-04-2017, 07:16 AM

Originally posted by leekil

I've noticed that the extra snug caps have had some black plastic filings wearing off them. Not sure if that is so great, as they could fall in the camera or lens.

My snap on cap I got with the k50s kitlens does that too. If you're bothered about them I'd tear the shavings off regularly by hand/with a small file.

**shardulm** · 01-04-2017, 09:55 AM

Screw and unscrew them with the lens mount side down and store lenses that way too. Less chance of getting the debris into the lens in general. I also mount and un mount them on the camera body by holding the camera facing down. It should help theoretically.

p38arover · 01-04-2017, 01:00 PM

Originally posted by shardulm

(free P/P <- don't know what that means). So it smells fishy to me. Also 5 for that price and free shipping (assuming P/P is FS)

Free P/P = Free post and packing (no shipping charges).

**marcusBMG** · 06-28-2017, 01:00 PM - **1 Like**

Just ordered some more of these PK lrear lens caps from seller shanghai.vzu. They are still the cheapest I can find - 5 for £1.89

**marcusBMG** · 12-27-2018, 07:25 AM - **1 Like**

These good deals are still available from more than one seller - search for

5PCS Rear Lens Cap Cover Cap for Pentax PK...

Prices were around £2 or slightly less. Sellers I noted include bea1uty0club ,time.ing, kellylogline10

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11-02-2016, 06:36 PM - 1 Like	#16
shardulm Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 793	Originally posted by Wild Mark I have just taken receipt of these 3 x Rear Lens Cap+ 1x Front body cap for Pentax K mount PK Auto Focus Lens \| eBay and they are awesome! Nearly identical to the genuine cap. Awesome. Can't tell if they are knock offs.

11-22-2016, 06:33 PM	#17
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,677	I purchased mine on October 28th and they arrived today - they seem to be a direct-knock-off of Pentax caps, down the 'JAPAN' on the cap... they fit perfectly on my lenses....

11-25-2016, 11:24 AM	#18
leekil Pentaxian Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,003	Originally posted by Not a Number I bought some that are counterfeits of the genuine Pentax rear caps that cover the contacts. They even say PENTAX Japan on them. Right. They fit more snugly than the originals which is a plus and a minus - should they not be locked on (bayonet twist) they don't fall off. On the minus side it is difficult to remove them one handed. Comparing them closely there are minor differences in the surface detail (texture) and position and design of the mold ejectors. I have some of these as well, and I was wondering if the extra snugness could possibly deform the bayonet mount and affect the fit and/or focus?

11-25-2016, 05:23 PM	#19
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Originally posted by leekil I have some of these as well, and I was wondering if the extra snugness could possibly deform the bayonet mount and affect the fit and/or focus? I doubt it since Pentax went to using snap on caps. Granted a more flexible plastic is used there is still some flexibility in the plastic used on the twist on caps.

11-26-2016, 04:08 PM	#20
myrdinn Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: belgium Posts: 96	I also received five caps this weeks. They are a bit softer then the original Pentax ones, but I don't see why they shouldn't be good enough. I'm happy with them.

01-04-2017, 12:32 AM	#21
leekil Pentaxian Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,003	I've noticed that the extra snug caps have had some black plastic filings wearing off them. Not sure if that is so great, as they could fall in the camera or lens.

01-04-2017, 12:32 AM	#22
leekil Pentaxian Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,003	I've noticed that the extra snug caps have had some black plastic filings wearing off them. Not sure if that is so great, as they could fall in the camera or lens.

01-04-2017, 07:16 AM	#23
Topsy Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 625	Originally posted by leekil I've noticed that the extra snug caps have had some black plastic filings wearing off them. Not sure if that is so great, as they could fall in the camera or lens. My snap on cap I got with the k50s kitlens does that too. If you're bothered about them I'd tear the shavings off regularly by hand/with a small file.

01-04-2017, 09:55 AM	#24
shardulm Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 793	Screw and unscrew them with the lens mount side down and store lenses that way too. Less chance of getting the debris into the lens in general. I also mount and un mount them on the camera body by holding the camera facing down. It should help theoretically.

01-04-2017, 01:00 PM	#25
p38arover Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Western Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,084	Originally posted by shardulm (free P/P <- don't know what that means). So it smells fishy to me. Also 5 for that price and free shipping (assuming P/P is FS) Free P/P = Free post and packing (no shipping charges).

06-28-2017, 01:00 PM - 1 Like	#26
marcusBMG Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: North Wales Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,869 Original Poster	Just ordered some more of these PK lrear lens caps from seller shanghai.vzu. They are still the cheapest I can find - 5 for £1.89

12-27-2018, 07:25 AM - 1 Like	#27
marcusBMG Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: North Wales Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,869 Original Poster	These good deals are still available from more than one seller - search for 5PCS Rear Lens Cap Cover Cap for Pentax PK... Prices were around £2 or slightly less. Sellers I noted include bea1uty0club ,time.ing, kellylogline10