arbitrage wrote: sparadise wrote:
Using the RolandPro but initially had purchased the Lenscoat version. Using the lens hood piece as a hood. Works fine and doesn't come off
Do you prefer the RolanPro over Lenscoat for the lens in general (not about the hood workaround)? I assume so, what made you choose to use it over the LC?
I'm trying to decide which route to go. I've only ever owned Lenscoats for previous big lenses but I've always found them fraying easily and overpriced.
I'm deciding between RolanPro, OutdoorPhotographyGearUK and Huga Nature (although he is still working on getting measurements for the 600GM). Right now I'm leaning towards RolanPro as it is different than the typical neoprene ones which all the others are. I've liked the quality of the Huga ones when I've seen them on a friend's Canon lens. I've never seen an OPGUK one in person. I bought the Lenscoat initially because the RolandPro's where out of stock at Amazon and didn't want to use the lens unprotected. My plan was to use the Lenscoat until I could locate a RolandPro and then resell the LC.
I have owned Lenscoats and found they tend to move around a lot and fray on the edges. The RP's IMHO are much better in every way .More rigid. Edges have trim so no fraying and offer excellent protection. They are a bit more difficult to get on because they are less flexible and fig snugly . Only thing I don't like about the RP is the piece that covers the lens buttons has a velcro strap which just hangs there when you need to access the buttons. On the LC I was never wild of the plastic covering the buttons so I would cut that piece out.
I was planning on selling the LC once I located a RolandPro until I discovered it makes a good hood. I have used a RP on my 200-600 For a longer period of time and it is holding up great.Hope this helps
Mar 03, 2020 at 09:03 AM
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