kinross Posted August 10, 2015 Share #1 Â Posted August 10, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) I hope this does not seem a silly post. I keep all of my Lens in the Leather Pouches they are supplied with,even in my camera bag. This makes it difficult to find the Lens I need, ie I have to open several Pouches to find the right one. I could tie small labels to the zip. I have noticed there is a small round blue circle on the Pouches. Is this meant to be used to write some form of ID on to aid identification. Thanks for any ideas. Â Mike. Â Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rafikiphoto Posted August 10, 2015 Share #2 Â Posted August 10, 2015 I could tie small labels to the zip. I have noticed there is a small round blue circle on the Pouches. Is this meant to be used to write some form of ID on to aid identification. Â Â That's what I do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spydrxx Posted August 10, 2015 Share #3 Â Posted August 10, 2015 Although I rarely use mfr supplied pouches for storage, when I do use them (either mfr supplied or homemade) I color code the drawstrings or the drawstring fasteners. It works like a charm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkP Posted August 10, 2015 Share #4  Posted August 10, 2015 When I get my new or used Leica lens I take it out of the box and put the box, paperwork, and leather pouch away never to see the light of day unless I choose to sell the lens or have to send it in for service.  My lenses live in their dry cupboard and go onto my cameras or into my camera bag for use and quick access (or sometimes if I'm only be taking a second lens, a small padded lens pouch which can be fixed to by belt with a backup carribiner clipped to a belt loop).  The Leica pouches are too bulky and too slow to get a lens out for a quick change. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Kilmister Posted August 10, 2015 Share #5 Â Posted August 10, 2015 I agree with Mark P. Neoprene pouches are great and really cheap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rramesh Posted August 11, 2015 Share #6 Â Posted August 11, 2015 Leather pouches are really bad when travelling in the tropics due to humidity and fungus. You can easily buy Neoprene bags online and affix coloured labels. Alternately try coloured socks (lint free type). Â Keep the Leica cases pristine in their original boxes, as it helps resale value. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest )-( Posted August 11, 2015 Share #7 Â Posted August 11, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Any recommendations (and links) for neoprene (or other) cases? I just use surplus sunglass or headphone pouches currently, tucked inside a Domke bag to prevent scratches/excess dust. Â I don't use the leather cases, except for more rugged travel situations, I stuck labels on them though, it really wouldn't hurt for them to have the lens name printed on them/the label, they all look much the same, R lenses too. Â Is there such a thing as a lint-free sock? I want these for my feet as well as lenses! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rramesh Posted August 11, 2015 Share #8  Posted August 11, 2015 Any recommendations (and links) for neoprene (or other) cases? I just use surplus sunglass or headphone pouches currently, tucked inside a Domke bag to prevent scratches/excess dust.  I don't use the leather cases, except for more rugged travel situations, I stuck labels on them though, it really wouldn't hurt for them to have the lens name printed on them/the label, they all look much the same, R lenses too.  Is there such a thing as a lint-free sock? I want these for my feet as well as lenses! Essentially cheap synthetics, like polyester. Not wool, linen, cotton. just ensure that the rear cap is on when  you place in sock. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wholesale-Cute-Cartoon-Panda-Sock-Short-Thick-socks-Female-Paragraph-/141360606799?var=&hash=item20e9bfae4f Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted August 11, 2015 Share #9  Posted August 11, 2015 Any recommendations (and links) for neoprene (or other) cases? I just use surplus sunglass or headphone pouches currently, tucked inside a Domke bag to prevent scratches/excess dust.   Here are two links for similar neoprene products, I use the zip padded pouches for both lenses and small cameras and anything that needs to go into a camera bag but I don't want rattling around (the Large padded pouch even fits an M fitted with a pancake or collapsible lens),  http://www.seatosummit.com.au/products/modular-packing/padded-pouches/  http://www.seatosummit.com.au/products/storage-bags/neoprene-pouches/  I do think you can be too careful with your lenses though, if you've got a camera bag with enough compartments for the lenses you carry those hideous leather pouches Leica supply shouldn't be needed. Even if you have two in the same compartment as long as they can be stacked end cap to end cap no harm can come to them.   Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkP Posted August 11, 2015 Share #10  Posted August 11, 2015 I use a small LowPro APEX 20AW or 30 AW digital camera pouch with the centre tongue cut out. Can get anything up to a 35 Summilux or 90 Macro-Elmar into these. Clip over my belt and as mentioned above I use a backup small carbine clipping the pouch to a belt loop. These pouches also have a small tuck away waterproof cover. Also can snugly tuck my Contax T3 into these pouches. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted August 11, 2015 Share #11 Â Posted August 11, 2015 I've been using these for years. I highly recommend them. The small size are perfect for most M lenses. Â http://www.tiffen.com/Zing_pouches.htm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkP Posted August 11, 2015 Share #12  Posted August 11, 2015 I've not used the Zing lens pouches as I think the small LowPro pouches give more protection but I have a neoprene Zing camera case which is perfect for protecting the camera and a standard sized lens from abrasion particularly if I'm just keeping it loose my backpack. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted August 11, 2015 Share #13  Posted August 11, 2015 Not forgetting the traditional padded wraps for lenses and any odd shaped gear  https://www.calphoto.co.uk/product/Calumet-Medium-Protective-Wrap-Plus-14-x-14-/WP2034    Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted August 11, 2015 Share #14 Â Posted August 11, 2015 These fit my Leica lenses from the MATE on down to pretty much every lens I have. Can't beat the price either. Â http://www.amazon.com/Cosmos-Black-camera-Drawstring-Neoprene/dp/B007PZBGKQ/ref=sr_1_38?ie=UTF8&qid=1439298287&sr=8-38&keywords=lens+pouch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmars Posted August 11, 2015 Share #15  Posted August 11, 2015 Look at these, simple and easy to use:  http://optechusa.com/pouches/fold-over-pouch.html  Elmar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted August 11, 2015 Share #16 Â Posted August 11, 2015 I just edited the title. In its original form it made me think of a Parisian cat home. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiepphotog Posted August 11, 2015 Share #17 Â Posted August 11, 2015 Personally, I have used Optech neoprene pouches and a slew of others, including cheap Chinese ones. The more expensive one is soft-to-touch, while the cheap one is smooth but has a rougher feel. However, for Leica lenses, I would wholeheartedly recommend http://www.microlenspouch.com/. Todd, the owner, is also a Leica shooter. These pouches are head and shoulder above all I have tried. They are so soft and nice to the touch. I don't know exactly the material of the pouch but it is a semi-hard but collapsible material. I imagine it would absorb shock better than others. The price seems to be on the high side but to me, they're worth every penny. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pop Posted August 11, 2015 Share #18 Â Posted August 11, 2015 I use lens pouches made by my wife. She has included a white label into one of the seams where I note an ID of the lens, usually the focal length. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinross Posted August 11, 2015 Author Share #19 Â Posted August 11, 2015 Thank you all for your replies to my post. I had no idea it would cause so much interest. I will cease using the Pouches and store them safely with the boxes etc. I will now think about how to proceed in the light of the various posts. Â rramesh,your mention of humidity in the tropics reminds me of my time in Singapore during the 50's. whilst doing my National Service I purchased an Exacta Varex SLR and remember having to take care due to the humidity.I still have that camera. Â Thanks again Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
algrove Posted August 11, 2015 Share #20 Â Posted August 11, 2015 Mike Artisan & Artist cases are the best neoprene ones I've come across. They are serious & expensive cases for expensive Leica lenses. The bottoms have non slip surfaces as well as an interior section so the lens does not drop out unexpectedly. I also have and use Zing & Optech cases, but the A&A are the best. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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