I purchased three different inexpensive 58mm caps from Amazon at the same time: (1) this cap, (2) the Zeikos ZE-LC58 58mm Plastic Snap On Lens Cap (Black), and (3) the 58mm Snap-On Universal Lens Cap. All arrived relatively quickly, but this took a few more days than the other two.
Note that the picture shown with this listing is slightly misleading. The tether with this cap is not connected to an outside loop, at least not in the copy sent me. Instead it connects through holes in the cap as in the slightly less expensive "58mm Snap-on Universal Lens Cap" mentioned here. This makes it more difficult to connect, see below.
This lens cap, although a little thicker than a flexible press-on, works well with my Olympus 58mm filter-size lenses. It has a larger gripping surface than the default Olympus caps provided with their lenses, and so stays in place. The clamping mechanism has more travel than the Olympus caps and so is slightly easier to install and remove. The cap and its clamp appear well constructed and should be long lasting.
This and the, "58mm Snap-on Universal Lens Cap" by Generic which, at the time of this review, was somewhat less expensive, have similar functionality and both include a tether. However, the clamping mechanism on the "Universal Cap" is slightly harder to squeeze than on the cap reviewed here.
Two minor issues: (1) it is somewhat difficult to install the tether, as others have also noted, and which unfortunately does not come installed as it does on the "Universal Cap" (2) as the tether is made of string, it can occasionally catch under the clamping mechanism if its not free to hang.
I would rate this cap equal in ease of use to the Zeikos cap. That cap is slightly less expensive, at the time of this review with Amazon Prime shipping, but does not include a tether. If you don't need a tether, the Zeikos cap is a good choice, but if you do this Fotodiox cap is highly recommended.
Bottom Line: Nice lens cap, I would definitely buy again if needed. This cap has sturdy grip and long enough tether to work with 58mm filter-size telephotos. Just remember that this cap stays with the camera not with the lens. Thus, it's advisable to leave an extra 58mm cap in your camera bag for those times you remove a 58mm filter-size lens for one with a different filter-size thread. Fotodiox Inner pinch Lens Cap, Lens Cover with Cap Keeper, 58mm
Great product for price. Be sure to request correct mm size.
Cap fits snuggly and pincher works well. Like the tie knot rather than a suction cap holder; the string plenty long enough to attach to camera neck strap. I bought several for different lenses and pleased with all of them.
Lost my Canon cap within a couple weeks of getting the camera. These are great replacements. In fact, bought an extra to replace the Canon cap on another lens. Fits perfectly....easy on and off. Have to line it up carefully if you have a UV or polarizer lens, but not that hard. The string attaches nicely to neck strap. Do I look like a dork with this swinging off my neck strap....maybe. Do I care.....no.
For those of us who do not want a lens cap hanging from our camera, lens caps have a way of getting lost sooner or later. So when you order, take advantage of the great price--compared to caps from other suppliers/sources--and buy extra.
This is a well made cap, lacking only the name of the camera maker that is on the caps for which you pay $5 or more.
I am very impressed with Fotodiox as a maker/supplier of camera accessories. I have hoods for two lenses and these caps, all well made and sold for a fraction of the price charged by Canon and other suppliers.
If you have a hood on your lens, this is the type cap you will need since you can open it by reaching inside the hood and squeezing.
Some reviews speak of problems attaching the restraining string. Apparently if this was a problem it has been corrected because all the caps I ordered came with a string and a "eye" on the side of the cap to attach it to. I don't use the string, but for those who want it, it is there.
I ordered three 58mm and one 52mm inner pinch lens caps with cap keepers. While the lens caps attach to the lenses as advertised, there is no loop to attach the keeper string to the cap as indicated in the picture. Instead, I had to spend considerable time stuffing the string through the poorly designed thin slots in the sides of the caps with a bent paper clip. I also assumed that there would be a sliding sleeve on the cord with which to tighten the loop around the lens body instead of just a piece of plain, non-elastic, string. To complete the set, I've had to separately order four elastic cap keepers. As reported by another reviewer, these work fine if they are helped by a drop of super glue to strengthen the adhesive. - Camera Lens Cover - Lens Cap - 58mm - Photography'
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