Lens Case

[Kevin Palmer]

I have a neoprene case that holds my dslr with a lens attached. But I need a case for an extra lens I want to bring. The lens would be 3"x4". What do you guys use? Up until now I've only used a thick sock and tried to keep it padded around clothing. But I want something that will protect it more. I only have a week until my next backpacking trip so a DIY solution would be nice instead of buying something.

[Nick Gatel]

Bubble wrap and packing tape. Use Vekcro to make a cap.

[Bob Gross]

It depends on how expensive the lens is and how much it weighs.

Bubble wrap makes good padding, but it is nice to put it within a protective shell. I suggest the plastic of a round gallon jug (e.g. for windshield washer solution).

Thin tape will hold it all together.

–B.G.–

[Bill Law]

I have carried my telephoto lens in a cardboard packing tube used to ship large prints. I found one that was slightly bigger (to allow insertion of some bubble wrap) and cut it to length.

I work for a company that happens to ship large prints so I had a variety of sizes to choose from in order to find one that fit. Maybe they sell these in packaging supply stores?

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