Do you use a lens cap on your Q3 or Q3 43?

[Camaro5]

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Since the lens is coated, I only use a clear filter with the hood since I live in a dusty environment.   I found a hood cap similar to the original one except it has a padded black leather covering and is embossed with the Leica logo.  Don't recall where I got it, but I used it on my Q2 and always liked this one.  

Edit:  This is the one -- 

New Handmade Genuine Leather Lens Cap Protection Cover For Leica Q Q2 QP Typ116 | eBay

Sold by Yoofuku.  LOL.  $19 US.  From China, but the thing is really nice.  

Edited July 18 by Camaro5

[daan]

I don’t use a lens hood on any of my lenses, let alone a lens cap. On the Q3, I just use a 49mm Leica UV filter. Always ready to shoot!

[viramati]

No hood or cap on my Q2 Monchrom just a yellow filter most of the time but will put the hood on if out in the rain and a 3d printed cap that sort of plugs into the hood that Red Dot cameras in London gave me

[plantagoo]

Since the OG Q in 2015 I only use B+W Clear Filters on my Qs and depending on my mood the ring to secure the thread or one of the Leica Lens hoods (original or vented).

Never had an issue.

Best

[keithlaban.co.uk]

Out and about, always with a hood and a UV filter - I often shoot in dusty, windy environments. In the bag always with a hood and a UV filter and a lens cap.

I look after my equipment and in return it looks after me.

[Etcherman]

I use a Leica protective filter in front of the lens. The hood is always on and the Leica lens cap is attached when I’m not using my Q2.

[jaapv]

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I never use a lens cap on any camera - filter and hood are ample protection. Lens caps? I have lost ones strewn all over the landscape worldwide, contributing to microplastic pollution. 

[NightPix]

Thanks for all the comments. Consensus seems to be a protective filter and hood, with the lens cap relegated to use in the bag or when stored. This is good to hear and should save me a bit of money in the future because, like @jaapv I too have left many a lens cap behind in my travels. (Also a few filters as well.)

[kenf]

Factory hood at all times, and a quality filter 99% of the time (only removed if the light is difficult, it’s only happened a few times.)  The factory cap is safe in the box, I use one of the cheap Chinese leather caps over the factory hood in the bag when not actively out shooting. 

[Rick in CO]

On 7/20/2025 at 7:54 AM, jaapv said:

I never use a lens cap on any camera - filter and hood are ample protection. Lens caps? I have lost ones strewn all over the landscape worldwide, contributing to microplastic pollution. 

That's why I always get a less expensive  cap and keep the Leica caps in the box at home.  Lost caps always seem to happen on a bridge over a rushing river.

[Alexander108]

As I work with filters (ND / CPL) quite often, I bought the PolarPro - MagFlip Hood that comes with an aluminum lens cap. The lens cap is only mounted when transporting the camera.

The hood provides substantial protection. At the same time I can just flip the hood and have access to the filters. Use a magnetic system (Urth) where the magnetic ring is always mounted.

[Gateway77]

Personally I use the Match Technical lens cap.  No filter.

Attached so impossible to lose.  Rubber so protective to a degree.  Works well.

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