Lens Wraps

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In the 90's I owned several Calumet Lens Wraps (The nylon padded squares with Velcro on one side) that I stored my LF lenses in. With Calumet gone, does anyone know if anyone still makes these?

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[Jac@stafford.net]

Sure, my favorite wrap is here, Photorito (http://photojojo.com/store/awesomeness/photorito-lens-wrap/)!

[BrianShaw]

I like the burrito look, but for a LF lens this might be more practical (this is an example of just one of several brands and retailers, I believe)

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/Lens-Wraps/ci/4431/N/4232860901

and another brand or two:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=lens+wrap&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma&Top+Nav-Search=

[Richard Wasserman]

I've always used Domke wraps, but the Photoritos look delicious!

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I like the burrito look, but for a LF lens this might be more practical (this is an example of just one of several brands and retailers, I believe)

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/Lens-Wraps/ci/4431/N/4232860901

and another brand or two:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=lens+wrap&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma&Top+Nav-Search=


Perfect, thanks!

[Robert Langham]

The best ones, if you can find them, do NOT have the velcro material all over the outside, but instead a nylon sheath. The velcro ones bind together in a clump if you have two or more together.

The next best thing you can do with these is write the lens length with a BIG marks-a-lot on the outside so you can tell one from another without unwrapping. Or get different colors.

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Climber's cave at Shiprock. The climber's cave has a little pre-columbian rockwork in it. It's such a special place that it had to be a known spot for meditation, spirit seeking, et. Most of the modern ascent parties start off a pile of rocks they have stacked so that one can reach the first hold on the roof and go up into the Black Bowl, then over the ridge at the Sierra Col, down the East face and then traverse South before starting up to one of the two main pinnacles. The very sketchy traverse across the East face and the first move off the pile of rocks at the Climber's cave are considered the two crux of the climb.

[vinny]

I use wraps for my lenses on sinar boards and these (http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-Reel-Cases/737496.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch%2F%3FN%3D%26Ns%3DMIN_SALE_PRICE%26Ntk%3DAllProducts%26Ntt%3Dreel%2Bcase%26Ntx%3Dmode%252Bmatchallpartial%26WTz_l%3DHeader%253BSearch-All%2BProducts%26WTz_stype%3DSN%26form_state%3DsearchForm%26search%3Dreel%2Bcase%26searchTypeByFilter%3DAllProducts%26x%3D10%26y%3D6&Ntt=reel+case&WTz_l=Header%3BSearch-All+Products) from cabelas for everything else.

[Siber]

I wrap my lens bords Arca Swiss 171x171 - Silvestri Lens Wrap from LinhofStudio UK .

[Bill_1856]

Climber's cave at Shiprock. The climber's cave has a little pre-columbian rockwork in it. It's such a special place that it had to be a known spot for meditation, spirit seeking, et. Most of the modern ascent parties start off a pile of rocks they have stacked so that one can reach the first hold on the roof and go up into the Black Bowl, then over the ridge at the Sierra Col, down the East face and then traverse South before starting up to one of the two main pinnacles. The very sketchy traverse across the East face and the first move off the pile of rocks at the Climber's cave are considered the two crux of the climb.
Thanks, Robert.
For 70 years I've seen pictures of Shiprock, and read it mentioned in travels, but this is the first time that I've ever seen anything about a cave in it.

[Alan Gales]

I use wraps for my lenses on sinar boards and these (http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-Reel-Cases/737496.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch%2F%3FN%3D%26Ns%3DMIN_SALE_PRICE%26Ntk%3DAllProducts%26Ntt%3Dreel%2Bcase%26Ntx%3Dmode%252Bmatchallpartial%26WTz_l%3DHeader%253BSearch-All%2BProducts%26WTz_stype%3DSN%26form_state%3DsearchForm%26search%3Dreel%2Bcase%26searchTypeByFilter%3DAllProducts%26x%3D10%26y%3D6&Ntt=reel+case&WTz_l=Header%3BSearch-All+Products) from cabelas for everything else.

Why is it that everything that works for photography gear but isn't photography gear is so cheap? Anything designated photography gear costs an arm and a leg even if it's pretty much the same thing!

[HMG]

I use wraps for my lenses on sinar boards and these (http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-Reel-Cases/737496.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch%2F%3FN%3D%26Ns%3DMIN_SALE_PRICE%26Ntk%3DAllProducts%26Ntt%3Dreel%2Bcase%26Ntx%3Dmode%252Bmatchallpartial%26WTz_l%3DHeader%253BSearch-All%2BProducts%26WTz_stype%3DSN%26form_state%3DsearchForm%26search%3Dreel%2Bcase%26searchTypeByFilter%3DAllProducts%26x%3D10%26y%3D6&Ntt=reel+case&WTz_l=Header%3BSearch-All+Products) from cabelas for everything else.

I've used bags from this seller on Etsy (https://www.etsy.com/listing/156203522/stylish-fleece-lined-bag-camera-case?ref=shop_home_active_20) for small cameras. I've found her flexible in making bags of different sizes and with different fabric.

[gregmo]

Why is it that everything that works for photography gear but isn't photography gear is so cheap? Anything designated photography gear costs an arm and a leg even if it's pretty much the same thing!

Photography is considered a specialty/ luxury. Kinda like..why can you get your car's oil changed at a gas station for $19.95, but for a motorcycle (sportbike) you cant even do it yourself for that price.

RoadWired is another maker of lens wraps to look into.

[Steve Barber]

I like these:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/91705-REG/f_64_LW11_LW11_11_Lens_Wrap.html

They are available in three sizes.

[Drew Wiley]

I use simple bubble wrap envelopes from an office supply co. Dirt cheap, no lint.

[Steven Tribe]

+1 for bubble wrap

[Heespharm]

Get a microfiber cloth and sew on the hook end of Velcro to it on all four corners

[Fotoguy20d]

I've bought Domke and Tenba ones on Amazon. They're okay but I still prefer the calumet ones. They show up on eBay from time to time.

[robertrose]

I personally like the Domke wraps, with soft fabric on the outside that sticks to velcro hooks. In any case, it is a personal choice. They are still available online.

[John Kasaian]

In the worse case scenario, you can eat a tortilla.

[AtlantaTerry]

In the 90's I owned several Calumet Lens Wraps (The nylon padded squares with Velcro on one side) that I stored my LF lenses in. With Calumet gone, does anyone know if anyone still makes these?

I make my own lens wraps from micro-fiber fabrics I buy at Dollar Tree Stores for US $1 each. These are found in two places: automobile section and house cleaning. The ones in the automobile section are off-white, fluffy and much larger. The ones in the cleaning section are either bright green or yellow.

After I buy them, I wash then air dry them so any dust or fuzz is eliminated.

An option is to attach mating Velcro pairs. You can purchase self-adhesive ones at hardware stores.

Most of my lenses are on Crown Graphic lens boards so they directly attach to my Crown Graphic.
For my Cambo cameras, I have an adapter lens board that accepts Crown Graphic lens boards. This way the lenses + boards take a minimum of space. The only lenses that are not on Crown boards are at the extreme ends of focal lengths: very wide (75mm and 90mm) or long (300mm). But those extreme focal lengths while mounted on Cambo lens boards are still wrapped with my Dollar Tree lens wraps.

Also useful are cleaned out plastic yogurt tubs. Many of my wrapped lenses fit into these tubs. The tubs are flexible enough to accommodate the lenses yet the lid will stay on. The tubs allow lenses to be stacked, if needed, and add a small amount of additional protection. Each tub is marked with a black Sharpie as to it's contents.

[Tim Meisburger]

I buy neoprene pouches from the dollar store (called Daiso over here). There are for little cameras or other stuff, and some have velcro and some zippers. Lately I have had to buy larger ones and then re-sew then, but that is quite easy if you have a machine.

[NoBob]

Hadn't thought of checking in Daiso. Thanks.

[Jac@stafford.net]

I make my own lens wraps from micro-fiber fabrics I buy at Dollar Tree Stores for US $1 each. These are found in two places: automobile section and house cleaning. The ones in the automobile section are off-white, fluffy and much larger. The ones in the cleaning section are either bright green or yellow.

After I buy them, I wash then air dry them so any dust or fuzz is eliminated.

It should not be necessary to wash a proper microfiber before use. I use them, then discard. BTW, washing them with fabric softener will utterly destroy their advantage.

[yuexiachou29]

what sizes of wrap do you use?

11x11 in or 15x15in

[NoBob]

Which section in Daiso has the neoprene pouches, Tim? I found microfibre cloths and towels.

For a Fuji 90mm lens mounted on a Linhof board, 15x15 is okay.

[Drew Wiley]

New microfiber cloths tend to be awfully linty. I'd shake them well before use.

[yuexiachou29]

there was only $3 difference between 15x15 and 19x19. I bought the 19x19 in case i will need bigger wrap