On Sep 22, 2006, at 7:04 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Speaking of the DA 50-200, I found that the snap-on type front cap > that comes with the lens can contact the front element if you're > not extremely careful to place it right at the edge of the filter > ring. And in storage it can bang into the element. I eventually > replaced it with a screw on front cap. I don't like screw ons, but > at least it won't touch the element.
I find this to be true of all the current series Pentax snap-on lens caps. It's irritating. I go to the local camera shop and buy their cheap, generic snap-on lens caps (store brand) to replace all the Pentax caps. They work better and do not risk touching the front element. The only "good" caps Pentax is shipping at present are the slip on caps provided with the Limited lenses, and they'll only be good if they're not used much as the felt that retains them on the lens will eventually wear, loosen, and the caps will fall off.... Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
