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  1. 25-Oct-2011, 22:16 #1
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    lens caps size of APO Symmar 300mm f5.6, non-L

    I just bought this lens from KEH.com, without front/rear lens caps. I am searching for lens caps for this monster but after googling and reading in this forum, there seems very little information about this lens. Would anyone advise me what lens cap size to get for this lens?
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  2. 26-Oct-2011, 02:54 #2
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    Re: lens caps size of APO Symmar 300mm f5.6, non-L

    check the schneider website for the vintage lens data--should be in there---or the camera eccentric schneider catalogs.....the dimensions are in tables in the brochures--
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  3. 26-Oct-2011, 06:45 #3
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    Re: lens caps size of APO Symmar 300mm f5.6, non-L

    Look here
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  4. 26-Oct-2011, 06:55 #4
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    Re: lens caps size of APO Symmar 300mm f5.6, non-L

    Looks like 110 front and 80 back, same as the newer L version. Johnielvis was right, it's in a cat on the Camera Eccentric site...good luck!
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  5. 27-Oct-2011, 05:16 #5
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    Re: lens caps size of APO Symmar 300mm f5.6, non-L

    thanks everyone! after reading through links given, I've figured out the front should be 110 and rear is 80. I just get a price quote from SKGrimes; a total of $145!!!

    Now i have to look for alternatives (cheaper one of course) Any suggestions?

    Thanks!
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  6. 27-Oct-2011, 05:54 #6
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    Re: lens caps size of APO Symmar 300mm f5.6, non-L

    Look at the B&H web site. They sell Kaiser brand plastic caps in a wide range of sizes, along with Schneider caps if you want to spend more. The SKG caps will be works of art, but as you've discovered, expensive.

    Here's a link to Kaiser caps at B&H:

    http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search...ens_Caps_Hoods
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  7. 27-Oct-2011, 06:10 #7
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    Re: lens caps size of APO Symmar 300mm f5.6, non-L

    Thank you Steve for the help. The Kaiser caps looks like a very good choice. One more question:
    The lens caps listed in B&H for 110mm is temporary out of stock and Kaiser caps only have 100mm or 120mm available. May I get the 120mm Kaiser cap and gaffer taped it to make it fit 110mm lens?
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    Re: lens caps size of APO Symmar 300mm f5.6, non-L

    Quote Originally Posted by jacobby View Post
    |||||| May I get the 120mm Kaiser cap and gaffer taped it to make it fit 110mm lens?
    10 mm is 1 cm is almost 1/2" so I don't think so...
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  9. 27-Oct-2011, 06:59 #9
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    Re: lens caps size of APO Symmar 300mm f5.6, non-L

    I bought a set for a similar lens here:

    Foto Huppert

    The 110mm is EUR 18, the 80mm is around EUR 11 plus shipping.

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  10. 27-Oct-2011, 07:02 #10
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    Re: lens caps size of APO Symmar 300mm f5.6, non-L

    Quote Originally Posted by jacobby View Post
    thanks everyone! after reading through links given, I've figured out the front should be 110 and rear is 80. I just get a price quote from SKGrimes; a total of $145!!!

    Now i have to look for alternatives (cheaper one of course) Any suggestions?

    Thanks!
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