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Bower CS72 72mm Pro Snap-On Lens Cap
Bower's CS72 72mm Pro Snap-On Lens Cap is for protecting your lenses from scratching, the elements, and fingerprints when the lens is not in use.
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by PowerReviews(based on 36 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
94%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Durable (14)
- Easily interchangeable (13)
- Lightweight (10)
- Strong construction (10)
- Rugged (5)
Cons
Best Uses
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (18), Semi-pro photographer (6), Casual photographer (3), Pro photographer (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (25)
Most Liked Positive Review
Great replacement for stock Canon cap
The original Canon lens caps are difficult to remove/replace with the lens hood in place. Purchased these to replace the original caps for that reason and they work great; solid grip and can ...Read complete review
The original Canon lens caps are difficult to remove/replace with the lens hood in place. Purchased these to replace the original caps for that reason and they work great; solid grip and can be "center-pinched" (as well as side) for removal and replacement. Replaced all my Canon lens caps with these caps.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Lens cup
I'm using Nikkor 24-120 72mm VR lens, I had the original Nikon lens cap that was lost, this cap apparently looks the same w/o the Nikon logo,
It does the j...Read complete review
I'm using Nikkor 24-120 72mm VR lens, I had the original Nikon lens cap that was lost, this cap apparently looks the same w/o the Nikon logo,
It does the job ok and cost less than half of the original…
But, it feels cheap plastic, the internal spring is weaker thus, it is not stick to the lens as the original does. since this product probably also will get lost in the future i didn't want to spend $16 on the original lens cap
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Pros
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Bower CS72 72mm Pro Snap-On Lens Cap:
Easy to use.
I like to leave the hood on the lens, and this allows me to put the cap on while the hood is mounted.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Bower CS72 72mm Pro Snap-On Lens Cap:
Sure beats the Canon lens cover, especially for someone with large hands when one must squeeze off with lens hood in place
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Good design
- Lightweight
- Rugged
Cons
Best Uses
- ALL
Comments about Bower CS72 72mm Pro Snap-On Lens Cap:
I use a lens hood and the factory Canon cap with the squeeze tabs on the outter ring are hard to access and it is very easy to get finger prints on your glass installing it. The cure? This Bower lens cap. The center squeeze points keep the fingers away fron the glass and is very accessable inside the lens hood. Love it!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Pricy
Best Uses
Comments about Bower CS72 72mm Pro Snap-On Lens Cap:
Good price, and does the job. If you lost your cap, this is a good replacement. I am using this with Sigma 17-70mm lens and it works fine.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Bower CS72 72mm Pro Snap-On Lens Cap:
I use this cap for my canon 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens. When shooting with this lens, I always use a hood therefore it can be difficult to take a lens cap on and off. However, with this snap on cap I have no difficulty whatsoever. It helps to eliminate frustration and wasted time. What I like most about this cap is its strong, durable construction. The cap is a bit bulky compared to the standard cap that comes with the lens, but it well protects my lens so the bulkiness is not really a hassle. Overall a great product, and certainly a needed accessory for all.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Bower CS72 72mm Pro Snap-On Lens Cap:
The center pinch design is much easier to use when using a lens hood.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Rugged
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Bower CS72 72mm Pro Snap-On Lens Cap:
Replaced my original lens caps. User friendly.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Great cap
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Bower CS72 72mm Pro Snap-On Lens Cap:
Great cap! I will replace all of mine, fast and easy, not that others are hard, but I like it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Lightweight
Cons
- NONE
Best Uses
- Lens with hood attached
Comments about Bower CS72 72mm Pro Snap-On Lens Cap:
I equip all my lenses with bower's lens caps. I always use lens hoods, so when the hood is on, it's difficult to remove/put on the standard oem lens caps that you need to pinch from the sides. With the bower cap, you simply pinch the top on the cap, so you can access the front of the lens with not hassle even with the hood on.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Similar:
- Original canon lens caps
Pros
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Bower CS72 72mm Pro Snap-On Lens Cap:
Works exactly as Nikon's cap for the half price!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Video
Comments about Bower CS72 72mm Pro Snap-On Lens Cap:
The only 2 differences between this cap and Nikon's are that this cap is cheap and doesn't have a Nikon logo, but who cares as long as it does the job and it surely does.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Bower CS72 72mm Pro Snap-On Lens Cap:
Good replacement, it works very well and at a good price!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Bower CS72 72mm Pro Snap-On Lens Cap:
just missing the brand printed!
Good price, good fit!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Lightweight
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Bower CS72 72mm Pro Snap-On Lens Cap:
Perfect fit for my sigma 72mm lens of a sony a100. Hardcore cap. Durable.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Everything
Comments about Bower CS72 72mm Pro Snap-On Lens Cap:
I can't believe that Canon does not use this system for their caps. It allows one to reach in the hood and rempve or replace the cap. This cap is well made and stays on! I jus wished it was offered with logos for Canon, Nikon etc. I bought one for every pne of my lenses.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Bower CS72 72mm Pro Snap-On Lens Cap:
Works great! Easy to take off and put on with lens hood attached. Much better than the original Nikon cap.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Comments about Bower CS72 72mm Pro Snap-On Lens Cap:
This is almost identical to my Canon lens cap except it does not say "Canon" on the front. A great replacement.
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Bower CS72 72mm Pro Snap-On Lens Cap:
Canon lens cap are "side" pinch only. These have a center pinch, I can put them on & take them off with the lens hood in place
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- General Purpose
Comments about Bower CS72 72mm Pro Snap-On Lens Cap:
Replaces the lens cap that comes with the 7D kit lens. Easy to take on/off with the lens hood on.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Bower CS72 72mm Pro Snap-On Lens Cap:
It does what it's meant to do, but I happened to be looking for a lens cap that has a deeper recession. The flat design (like the Canon one I was trying to replace) makes it too easy to hit the front element of the lens, if the element isn't recessed.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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