> From: Chris Trask <christrask@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>
>> I see you put the non-Oly, center squeeze lens caps almost out of the frame.
>> I've got them on
>> several lenses, including the M.ZD 14-150 and 75-300, for exactly the same
>> reason.
>>
>> The M.ZD caps are a nice homage to the third generation OM caps, and just as
>> non-functional
>> with deep hoods.
>
> I won't use anything but centre-pinch lens caps. Too many instances of
> the side pinch types snagging on a strap and popping off, and the slip-on
> types coming off in the bag. Also, those centre-pinch types can be used when
> you have a hood on, whereas the others cannot.
Agreed, but how many of us appreciate what an innovation even the side-pinch
caps were, in a day when most caps were screw-on?
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