replacement lens cap for Oly 12-40mm

[barry]

I accidentally destroyed my 12-40mm's lens cap last weekend (see https://www.mu-43.com/index.php?threads/have-you-ever-dropped-your-camera.73500/page-3#post-742226 )...

Oly lists an LC-62D cap as "optional" for the 12-40mm, $13:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1003641-REG/olympus_v325624bw000_lc_62d_metal_lens_cape.html
based on the picture it looks like the original...

B&H lists the LC-62D for $10:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1003641-REG/olympus_v325624bw000_lc_62d_metal_lens_cape.html

Amazon lists it for $10 through Adorama:
http://www.adorama.com/IOMLC62D.html
http://www.amazon.com/Olympus-LC-62D-Front-Lens-12-40mm/dp/B00GDVHEW2

However the picture is totally different!

1. Can someone confirm the LC-62D is the original?

2. I remember another thread where someone was complaining about the cap and an alternative was recommended, but I can't find the thread... any other recommendations?

Thanks,
Barry

 

[Jfrader]

The one from B&H looks like the original. The one listed on Adorama does not. How they can both have the same part number is beyond me.

On the other hand, the inset releases on the original kind of bug me so I might just drop $10.00 on Amazon for the "other" one and see if it feels better.

Thanks for the inadvertent heads up.

 

[budeny]

Get couple generic caps for 99c and never worry about breaking or loosing them.

 

[johnvanatta]

Mine actually fell apart shortly after I got the lens. Nasty sharp metal edges when it came apart too. I don't like the new "pro" lens caps much, which seem to manage to be overengineered, flimsy, and heavy all at once. Agree about getting generic ones, I don't care much about whether my caps have the olympus logo or not.

 

[Holoholo55]

I agree that a 3rd party cap might be better. I don't think the OEM Olympus cap is particularly secure.

 

[ThorEgil]

On the inside of the original cap it says "LC-62D 62mm", so it looks like it's the one.

 

[eteless]

Get a Sigma Art lens cap instead, they're far better made and don't cut you when they fall apart.

http://www.sigmaphoto.com/product/62mm-front-lens-cap-for-global-vision-lenses

 

[zensu]

The one from B&H looks like the original. The one listed on Adorama does not. How they can both have the same part number is beyond me.

On the other hand, the inset releases on the original kind of bug me so I might just drop $10.00 on Amazon for the "other" one and see if it feels better.

Thanks for the inadvertent heads up.

I notified Adorama and they replied with a very nice email apologizing for the incorrect photo of the cap on their website. They expect to have this corrected very soon.
Bobby

 

[Kirk]

I replaced my 12-40mm f/2.8 lens cap with a Nikon one, NILC62, which I find better for ease of removal and retention.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/37669-REG/Nikon_4748_62mm_Snap_On_Lens_Cap.html

 

[lightmonkey]

Get couple generic caps for 99c and never worry about breaking or loosing them.

yeah, i replaced my entire olympus lineup with generics.

prefer that they have a wide pinch and no logos

 

[zensu]

yeah, i replaced my entire olympus lineup with generics.

prefer that they have a wide pinch and no logos

Would you mind sharing what "generic" brands are good? I too like the large edge pinch caps, the old Olympus center pinch style.

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No logos would be a lot less conspicuous.
Thanks,
Bobby

 

[barry]

Would you mind sharing what "generic" brands are good? I too like the large edge pinch caps, the old Olympus center pinch style.

edit: Looks like B&H has that one:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/486382-REG/Olympus_260031_Replacement_62mm_Lens_Cap.html

Thanks!
Barry

 

[lightmonkey]

Would you mind sharing what "generic" brands are good? I too like the large edge pinch caps, the old Olympus center pinch style.
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No logos would be a lot less conspicuous.
Thanks,
Bobby

Hi, i just buy a bunch from overseas

http://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?catId=0&initiative_id=SB_20150219051331&SearchText=62mm+lens+cap

I bet they all come from the same (or 2 or 3 factories). I find a buyer with free shipping and request to buy multiple sizes at once for shipping convenience. (37, 46, 58, 62, etc).

I do the same for step-up filter adapters, to complete my kit all at once.

Takes like 2 to 3 weeks to come in the mail but it saves a few beers worth of $

 

[Clint]

LC-62B is the center pinch Olympus lens cap like the photo lightmonkey posted. The few generic caps I have purchased seem to have a habit of popping off, $5.00 for the LC-62B is pretty inexpensive.

 

[barry]

I've ordered the LC-62B from Amazon/Adorama, about $12 shipped (no prime on this item)... Should have it next week.

Thanks,
Barry

 

[zensu]

This is the LC-62 cap:

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This is the LC-62B cap:

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This is the LC-62D cap:

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I don't know what the LC-62 A or C caps look like or even if they exist.
Bobby

 

[Holoholo55]

This is the LC-62 cap:
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This is the LC-62B cap:
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This is the LC-62D cap:
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I don't know what the LC-62 A or C caps look like or even if they exist.
Bobby

I think I'd go with something like the LC-62B. Don't care for the LC-62D.

 

[barry]

I received the LC-62B... Fits great, looks great, is easier to use with the extra squeeze points, and weighs less.

Barry

 

[zensu]

Just checked Adoramas' Ebay listing for the Olympus LC-62D lens cap and they are still showing the LC-62 lens cap!

 

[bassman]

The -D cap seems less likely to get knocked off accidently. With the -B cap, the outer release points can be hit as the camera brushes against your body.