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Anyone got an unwanted 88N screw on lens cap for sale?



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Don’t think I recognise that code…what lens is it for? Presumable an old one if it’s screw fitting?

Does it need to be that one? Would not a suitably sized push on cap suffice?



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It is for a Nikkor C 500mm f8 reflex. There is one on Ebay but they want £50 for it! I haven't found a suitable alternative - closest is a 86mm pinch cap that may fit.



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chrisbet wrote:
It is for a Nikkor C 500mm f8 reflex. There is one on Ebay but they want £50 for it! I haven't found a suitable alternative - closest is a 86mm pinch cap that may fit.





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Yes I saw that one on eBay. Make him an offer? Can’t be many people wanting one…especially at that price.
I was going to suggest an 86mm grip cap but wondered what the depth of the old thread was and if the lens cap thickness would clear the glass?

presumably the 88 is the thread size?

wonder if a uv filter might serve same protection purpose…even if sacrificial?



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Glass is about 1/2inch down from the filter threads. There isn't an offer option on the auction, I'll have to message him ....

Can't find any 88mm UV filters either - just a 2x yellow! The lens takes 39mm filters at the back of the lens.



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Best thing I can suggest is this.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/324686849609?

At £4 it seems like a steal.

Alternative is to look for a plastic push on cap (my Tamron 500mm has one like that).



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For cat lenses it is recommended that you dont put filters on the front as it really degrades the image!



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chrisbet wrote:
Glass is about 1/2inch down from the filter threads. There isn't an offer option on the auction, I'll have to message him ....

Can't find any 88mm UV filters either - just a 2x yellow! The lens takes 39mm filters at the back of the lens.

Does it matter what the filter colour is ….as you could remove it, like the lens cap, to use the lens?
You could print an image of the Nikon cap on card and stick it to the filter glass:lol:



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jk wrote:
For cat lenses it is recommended that you dont put filters on the front as it really degrades the image!
I meant as a screw OFF lens cover….if you have to unscrew the lens cap each time, why not a filter?

OK, it doesnt offer same impact protection as a metal or plastic cap so stick some plastic or rigid foam on the glass.
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jk wrote:
Best thing I can suggest is this.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/324686849609?

At £4 it seems like a steal.

Alternative is to look for a plastic push on cap (my Tamron 500mm has one like that).

Yup - I have one of those on order for £2.94! :thumbs:



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