LensCoat Lens Cover for Canon 500mm f/4L IS Lens - Realtree Max4 HD
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97%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Lightweight (18)
- Durable (13)
- Easily accessible equipment (8)
- Strong construction (7)
- Comfortable (5)
Cons
Best Uses
- Protecting lenses (11)
- Wildlife photos (9)
- Transporting lenses (8)
- Storing lenses (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (13), Semi-pro photographer (8), Enthusiast (5), Pro photographer (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (19)
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Pros
- Durable
- Easy to Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about LensCoat Lens Cover for Canon 500mm f/4L IS Lens - Realtree Max4 HD:
I just got the Realtree Lens cover for my canon 500 f/4 IS lens. The lens cover is just what I wanted to protect my lens from scratchs, bumps and dings. The lens cover fit perfect and was easy to put on my lens. The cover was camo so it also works well when I am out into the field shooting wildlife photos. Great product I gave it five stars.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about LensCoat Lens Cover for Canon 500mm f/4L IS Lens - Realtree Max4 HD:
The LensCoat system covers the lens and assists your efforts to be less noticeable during your wildlife photo sessions in the field. The cover also helps protect the lens from bumps and nicks.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about LensCoat Lens Cover for Canon 500mm f/4L IS Lens - Realtree Max4 HD:
This lens cover is very helpful especially when going photo hunting in the wild !
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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Cons
Best Uses
Comments about LensCoat Lens Cover for Canon 500mm f/4L IS Lens - Realtree Max4 HD:
Great protection for my new Canon 500mm F4 IS L lens. The only thing that I was disappointed in was the photocopied instruction sheet* that came with it. While there was a lot of written text there was only one hand drawn illustration of the 5 LenCoat pieces. I would have liked to have seen a photo included to have made the application of the pieces easier to follow. In fact I gave up on the instructions and just found a photo on the Internet of the pieces mounted on the lens which easily allowed me to finish.
* For the retail price of this accessory instructions should should have include at least one photo.
Also the addition of the LensCoat increases the diameter of the Len Hood making the original Canon E-163 Lens cap difficult to mount. If you do get it on it tends to crush/bend the LensCoat out of shape at the front of the lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy to Use
- Excellent construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about LensCoat Lens Cover for Canon 500mm f/4L IS Lens - Realtree Max4 HD:
Excellently made and fits like a glove to protect the body of the lens. The camo is nice to have for wildlife photography. Wouldn't have ever considered owning this lens without a lens coat.
I personally didn't care to have the plastic covering the switches, (many folks do though) so I removed that.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy to Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about LensCoat Lens Cover for Canon 500mm f/4L IS Lens - Realtree Max4 HD:
Easy to use and really fits tight. It serves two purposes. One as a protection and the second is camo. One more excellent thing aasit protects the switches from being shifted during walking in the forrest. Without this coat it's very likely that some of the function you have placed in a certain position will be shifted.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about LensCoat Lens Cover for Canon 500mm f/4L IS Lens - Realtree Max4 HD:
Protects my investment as advertised, but a bit of a pain in the *** to put on. Might have been better if they had used double sided tape rather than attempting to stretch the cover over parts of the lens. I was afraid I was going to tear it during installation on the lens
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Lightweight
Cons
- NONE
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Weddings/Events
Comments about LensCoat Lens Cover for Canon 500mm f/4L IS Lens - Realtree Max4 HD:
use on a 500mm lens.
fits great, looks cool
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about LensCoat Lens Cover for Canon 500mm f/4L IS Lens - Realtree Max4 HD:
If your looking at this you have a 500mm and or thinking about buying one. This is a must to protect your investment.The camo just and extra.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Rugged
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about LensCoat Lens Cover for Canon 500mm f/4L IS Lens - Realtree Max4 HD:
I didn't think that this would make a big deal in how I handled my lens as I find the L paint very tough anyways, but after putting the camo on I found I used the lens very differently as I didn't have to worry about resting it on the car roof or leaning up against any buildings or trees or railings as the neoprene covering gives just enough padding and protection from bumps and scrapes of both the lens and what you are resting it against.
Only con is that it tends to peel back from the back of the lens hood when you use the stock lens protector that comes with the 500.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about LensCoat Lens Cover for Canon 500mm f/4L IS Lens - Realtree Max4 HD:
Fits perfect!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about LensCoat Lens Cover for Canon 500mm f/4L IS Lens - Realtree Max4 HD:
Good: Signifigantly breaks up the structure of the lens.
Less Good: I would have liked the material to be cut a little straighter as parts seem to be slightly crooked. Just a nitpick. I would also have liked that this material is waterproof as it does increase then weight of the material when wet.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about LensCoat Lens Cover for Canon 500mm f/4L IS Lens - Realtree Max4 HD:
Once I got it, I thought "you gotta be kidding me, foe [$]"! But it went on easy and it looks great and it protects your very expensive lens, so it is worth it!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about LensCoat Lens Cover for Canon 500mm f/4L IS Lens - Realtree Max4 HD:
On the 500mm lens
Easily fixed
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about LensCoat Lens Cover for Canon 500mm f/4L IS Lens - Realtree Max4 HD:
Great protective cover and improves grip for increased security. Nice camo design. Easy to put on.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
- Well Padded
Cons
Best Uses
- Protecting Lenses
- Transporting Lenses
Comments about LensCoat Lens Cover for Canon 500mm f/4L IS Lens - Realtree Max4 HD:
My wife and I hiked 2 miles to the peak at Pinnacles National Monument and I was glad I had used this lens cover. I can't imagine how many scratches would have been on my EF 500mm f/4I.S. lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Easily Accessible Equipment
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
- Well Padded
Cons
Best Uses
- Protecting Lenses
- Storing Lenses
- Transporting Lenses
Comments about LensCoat Lens Cover for Canon 500mm f/4L IS Lens - Realtree Max4 HD:
I am hapy to use my new 500mm canon lens, thanks to B&H Photo Video.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Recommended:
- extender 1.4, flash 580EX II, camera ECO 50D
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Protecting Lenses
- Storing Lenses
- Transporting Lenses
Comments about LensCoat Lens Cover for Canon 500mm f/4L IS Lens - Realtree Max4 HD:
Good product. Could use better instructions about where each piece goes and suggestions about how best to install, but it's fairly obvious after studying the pieces a bit.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Accessible Equipment
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Protecting Lenses
- Transporting Lenses
Comments about LensCoat Lens Cover for Canon 500mm f/4L IS Lens - Realtree Max4 HD:
I put this on a Canon 500mm L IS USM and it does a great job breaking up the huge white lens to help keep it less noticeable to wildlife. Excellent fit and great pattern
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Accessible Equipment
Cons
Best Uses
- Protecting Lenses
- Transporting Lenses
Comments about LensCoat Lens Cover for Canon 500mm f/4L IS Lens - Realtree Max4 HD:
This is a great product to protect you're investment. I have seen lenses without this and they are scuffed-up bad.
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