sockeyed
Well-known
I've been searching for the perfect lens case for my various rangefinder lenses, and I think that I may have come close.
At my local outdoors store (Mountain Equipment Co-op), I found an unbreakable lexan jar made by Nalgene that was just the right size. A few aisles over, I found lint-free microfiber glasses bags, so I picked up one of those.
Drop the lens in the bag, put it in the jar, do up the lid, and there you have it: an unbreakable, waterproof lens case for $5. They're stackable, too. One possible improvement would be to line the jar in a layer of thin closed-cell foam.
I noticed that the jars also came in taller versions, perfect for something like a 75mm or 90mm. The one that I have fits my Serenar 50/1.8, my CV 35/2.5, and my FSU jupiters and Industars.
At my local outdoors store (Mountain Equipment Co-op), I found an unbreakable lexan jar made by Nalgene that was just the right size. A few aisles over, I found lint-free microfiber glasses bags, so I picked up one of those.
Drop the lens in the bag, put it in the jar, do up the lid, and there you have it: an unbreakable, waterproof lens case for $5. They're stackable, too. One possible improvement would be to line the jar in a layer of thin closed-cell foam.
I noticed that the jars also came in taller versions, perfect for something like a 75mm or 90mm. The one that I have fits my Serenar 50/1.8, my CV 35/2.5, and my FSU jupiters and Industars.
rbiemer
Unabashed Amateur
Good idea! thasnks for that.
Rob
Rob
Fedzilla_Bob
man with cat
I am drooling over the lens pictured, Which one is that?
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Roman
Guest
A Canon 50/1.8 I, right?
Roman
Roman
sockeyed
Well-known
Right you are, Roman. A Canon Serenar 50/1.8, now with a lovely square Canon hood from Joe.
The best part is that I got this lens for $56 on eBay, with the warning that it contained fungus, but it was really just moisture and a camera tech cleaned it out for $15.
The best part is that I got this lens for $56 on eBay, with the warning that it contained fungus, but it was really just moisture and a camera tech cleaned it out for $15.
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nwcanonman
Guest
"Unbreakable"? Ha, just give one to any young male child (age 8 to 15). It'll be in pieces, post-haste ~ ; - )
But at least you'll have only lost $5 - LOL.
But at least you'll have only lost $5 - LOL.
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Marc Jutras
Guest
Great idea! It's perfect for my kayak or canoe camping trips. Too bad this was posted at the time I came back from my local MEC... 
Next time.
Next time.