Designed specifically for the Canon RF 100-500 IS lens, the LensCoat Lens Cover, in a gray digital camouflage pattern, to add an edge when shooting people and animals in urban environments, provides protection for your valuable gear. It safeguards against scratches and minor impacts, while offering a thermal barrier to keep your hands warm in cold conditions. The cover is easy to install and remove, sliding on like a sleeve and leaving no residue on the lens finish. It has clear, flexible PVC windows over the auto focus and image stabilization controls to maintain full functionality. The cover comes with a zoom sleeve that can be used to cover the lens section that is exposed when the lens is zoomed and an additional piece for when the lens is used with the rotating tripod collar.
- Protects Lens from Scratches and Impact
- Clear Plastic Windows over Lens Controls
- Easy to Install and Remove
- Provides a Thermal Barrier
LensCoat C100500 Overview
LensCoat C100500 Reviews
Close but no cigar
Overall, the LensCoat is very nice and functional. The reason I did not give 5 stars was the only drawback; slick surface. During cold weather or if your hands are dry, rotating the zoom or using the manual focus can be difficult. This can mean the difference between a good shot and a lost shot. Having silicon dots or grippers on these bands would greatly enhance the product. For my use, I have added the gaskets from old travel mugs and this works great. See image. Previous reviews have stated the problem with the switch window, and I agree that it needs to be improved or left open.
LensCoat is the way to go.
When I purchase a new (larger) lens I put it in a LensCoat cover from day 1. If I ever sell the lens in the future, it is totally scratch proof and remains in brand new condition. Yes, with the external zooming lenses like the Canon RF 100-500mm lens there is the problem of covering that portion while zooming back and forth. If I am in a blind, I just pull the cover over that portion. Some people use thin laminate to cover their lenses. Perhaps I could use it on the zooming portion, but I like the thicker protection of the LensCoat over the other portions. I don't mess with any knockoffs either.