ralphh Posted August 13, 2019 Share #1 Posted August 13, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) My Q2 lens cap is the most useless thing in the history of creation. It falls off on its own at the slightest excuse. After a month of ownership my Q2 is mint except the lens cap which is chipped and scratched from repeatedly falling on the ground while the camera is on it's strap over my shoulder. The only good thing I can say about it is that being basically like a little biscuit tin lid, it makes quite a noise when it falls on the ground so I’ve not yet lost it. I owned a 50mm summarit which has basically the same push-fit design of cap except it was a perfect snug fit and never fell off. I have no idea why the Q2 one is so poor. I'd like to replace the felt tape stuff around the inside with something a little thicker to give it a little more grip. Has anyone else done so with good results? If so could you share what you used? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bourne Posted August 13, 2019 Share #2 Posted August 13, 2019 I too am very interested in a good fix for the lens cap. The design seems so out of character for Leica. Look forward to some ideas. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpeeples Posted August 13, 2019 Share #3 Posted August 13, 2019 No kidding. At minimum Leica should send us all extras to keep nice in case we sell it Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hofo100 Posted August 13, 2019 Share #4 Posted August 13, 2019 Guess more than a few of you would agree that the original metal lens cap is maybe not the best part of this otherwise great little camera. Lost it so many times, asked for and received replacement, lost it again...tried to pimp it with self-adhesive tape....lost it...Cheap 49mm clip-in caps do not go with the rectangle hood... so here is my solution from KURVD...lightweight, fits perfectly and sold in minimum as pair so I am covered for loosing the first one;) Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/300270-any-way-to-fix-the-lens-cap/?do=findComment&comment=3796916'>More sharing options...
lpeeples Posted August 13, 2019 Share #5 Posted August 13, 2019 That’s exactly what i use. They are great. Covers the whole lens! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphh Posted August 13, 2019 Author Share #6 Posted August 13, 2019 (edited) is it not a pain in the backside to get it on and off quickly? It looks like it would be a fight...? Edited August 13, 2019 by ralphh Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharyngula Posted August 13, 2019 Share #7 Posted August 13, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) The OP/Tech Hood Hat Mini works well with the Q2, covers most of lens with lens hood attached and is pretty easy to get on and off. My Leica lens cap is now stored in the box and will make its return only if and when I sell the camera. It is pretty much useless for its intended task. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulaBarry Posted August 13, 2019 Share #8 Posted August 13, 2019 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Ditto, OP/Tech Hood Hat Mini works great 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Ditto, OP/Tech Hood Hat Mini works great ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/300270-any-way-to-fix-the-lens-cap/?do=findComment&comment=3796975'>More sharing options...
bags27 Posted August 13, 2019 Share #9 Posted August 13, 2019 +1 on the OP/Tech. Keep the original in the box for when you sell the camera in 4 years for the Q3 😀 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matsaly Posted August 13, 2019 Share #10 Posted August 13, 2019 The lens cap on my Q2 was unacceptably loose as well. Contacted my Leica dealer who in turn escalated the issue to the NJ headquarters. Received a snug fitting lens cap and consider the matter closed. A minor irritant in the grand scheme of things but an irritant nonetheless. FWIW- I also use the Kurvd and concur its a good solution. Very easy to stuff in ones pocket when out in the field. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronnjay Posted August 13, 2019 Share #11 Posted August 13, 2019 Hello, Here is flock tape that Amazon sells. A layer placed inside the rim of the lens cap may be enough to snug up the cap. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01B5FNRA8 Good Luck, ron Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphh Posted August 13, 2019 Author Share #12 Posted August 13, 2019 cool, thanks, will give it a try and report back! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullmoon Posted August 13, 2019 Share #13 Posted August 13, 2019 1 hour ago, BulaBarry said: Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Ditto, OP/Tech Hood Hat Mini works great Nice setup with the LIM's and Op/Tech! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted August 13, 2019 Share #14 Posted August 13, 2019 This is nothing new. My similar cap from a mirror 500 Leica lens is somewhere in the Ugandan bush Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted August 13, 2019 Share #15 Posted August 13, 2019 I can sympathize with that. I've got lens caps strewn all over Africa 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masklin Posted August 14, 2019 Share #16 Posted August 14, 2019 Another happy OP/TECH 3” Mini Hood Hat user here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphh Posted August 14, 2019 Author Share #17 Posted August 14, 2019 I don't normally have much sympathy with people that complain a camera should do x/y/z just because they paid a lot for it.... but really, I feel like the inventors of 35mm photography should be able to design a working lenscap. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leica Guy Posted August 14, 2019 Share #18 Posted August 14, 2019 Everyone’s use model is unique. I long ago stopped using the lens cap mostly due to the reasons listed above, but also because in my view it’s unnecessary. The Op-Tech cover works nicely and I have one although I often don’t use it either. I put a UV filter on the lens and keep the camera in a well padded Oberwerth bag when not shooting. The hood does a superb job of protecting the front element. It’s worked for me for almost 4 years now. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
viramati Posted August 14, 2019 Share #19 Posted August 14, 2019 Personally in all my years with the Q I never I never used the lens cap even once as the hood gives plenty of protection and a high quality filter stops anything horrible getting on the front element 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharyngula Posted August 14, 2019 Share #20 Posted August 14, 2019 I like using a cap or an equivalent (e.g., the OP/Tech mini hat) not so much for protection as just a way to keep down the dust and crud when stored or transported in a bag. The Q2 cap can't even handle that job well enough. IMO, the Leica cap was designed with function taking a back seat to a more "luxurious" feel. The latter wears-off the more the cap drops-off. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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