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Gear Talk => Lens Talk => Topic started by: Gone on July 16, 2022, 09:48:38

Title: Lens cap N88
Post by: Gone on July 16, 2022, 09:48:38
These caps for the Nikkor C f8 500mm reflex are rare in the UK and command a premium price around £50 when you see one for sale.

Are there any of our Japanese friends who could find one in Japan for less, including postage to the UK?
Title: Re: Lens cap N88
Post by: Snoogly on July 16, 2022, 11:06:55
Must it be this specific cap? If not, I think there are numerous alternative caps for the 500mm reflex.
Title: Re: Lens cap N88
Post by: Gone on July 16, 2022, 11:42:32
The lens filter thread size is 88mm - not a size I have found in any of the aftermarket  caps - the closest is 86mm and I have one of these on order to see if it fits or not. I also like to keep my kit authentic if possible.
Title: Re: Lens cap N88
Post by: Snoogly on July 16, 2022, 15:49:48
KEH seems to have one

https://www.keh.com/shop/nikon-manual-focus-nikon-88n-screw-on-front-lens-cap-for-500-f-8-709044.html
Title: Re: Lens cap N88
Post by: Gone on July 16, 2022, 16:37:45
$23 for the cap plus $51 postage!!

That's £62 - Ebay UK has one for £49
Title: Re: Lens cap N88
Post by: Akira on July 17, 2022, 05:06:15
Unfortunately, I cannot find any reasonably priced one in Japan, but...

this one may fit and the price and the shipping to UK looks very reasonable.  The seller is located in Ukraine, but it can be worth a try...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/194614621659?hash=item2d4fef75db:g:Q~gAAOSwOlNhuHVE&shqty=1&isGTR=1#shId
Title: Re: Lens cap N88
Post by: Snoogly on July 17, 2022, 05:55:19
Quote from: Akira on July 17, 2022, 05:06:15
Unfortunately, I cannot find any reasonably priced one in Japan, but...

this one may fit and the price and the shipping to UK looks very reasonable.  The seller is located in Ukraine, but it can be worth a try...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/194614621659?hash=item2d4fef75db:g:Q~gAAOSwOlNhuHVE&shqty=1&isGTR=1#shId

Good detective work!
Title: Re: Lens cap N88
Post by: Gone on July 17, 2022, 11:35:06
Looks like a possibility - if the postal service is actually working from Ukraine!
Title: Re: Lens cap N88
Post by: Gone on July 29, 2022, 20:10:03
Update - not only did I manage to secure a mint front cap but also the original lens hood for the lens, so that is a complete 500mm lens in excellent condition for less than £100  ;D
Title: Re: Lens cap N88
Post by: Birna Rørslett on July 29, 2022, 20:22:30
Congratulations are in order :)
Title: Re: Lens cap N88
Post by: Akira on July 29, 2022, 23:34:52
Quote from: Chris Betson on July 29, 2022, 20:10:03
Update - not only did I manage to secure a mint front cap but also the original lens hood for the lens, so that is a complete 500mm lens in excellent condition for less than £100  ;D

Congrats!  Hope you enjoy your "complete" kit!
Title: Re: Lens cap N88
Post by: Gone on August 02, 2022, 09:29:34
Is it possible to use a 2x TC200 or TC201 with this lens, I know it will affect the aperture by 2 stops but will it introduce vignetting?
Title: Re: Lens cap N88
Post by: Gone on August 21, 2022, 23:31:07
First outing with the lens - found it much easier to use than the AF 70-200 which seemed to be slow in grabbing focus on rapidly moving aircraft.

Despite warnings about not getting sharp images unless on tripod this was taken handheld 800th sec f8 iso 280
Title: Re: Lens cap N88
Post by: Snoogly on August 22, 2022, 23:08:58
It’s nice to see it being used in a normal way! I only abuse mine ;-)
Title: Re: Lens cap N88
Post by: Gone on August 23, 2022, 11:57:38
Beautiful image.  :)

I caught a few of a Spitfire - one overhead  and one about 2km away with undercarriage down ready to land (heavy crop!),
Title: Re: Lens cap N88
Post by: mxbianco on September 13, 2022, 14:30:56
Quote from: Chris Betson on August 02, 2022, 09:29:34
Is it possible to use a 2x TC200 or TC201 with this lens, I know it will affect the aperture by 2 stops but will it introduce vignetting?

The 500C lens has quite some vignetting by itself, possibly it will benefit from the addition of a teleconverter: the image corners with light falloff will be cropped out of the final image. You can always give it a try... but remember to remove the 39 mm filter at the back of the lens before attaching it to the teleconverter.

Ciao from Massimo