Olympus 40-150 F2.8 Tripod Mount Ring Studs

Lucas;  I'm really hoping the same re color.  When I hit the "Buy it Now" button only the black one showed, but looking at the product description later, it showed other colors.  I agree though, no pimping this lens except in black;>)  Can you imagine what yellow would look like?  I'll return mine if it's not black!

JL

WNeuetc wrote:

lambert4 wrote:

Place a black rubber or siliconbracelet around it, I believe they are even marketed a zoom ring bands to prevent lens creep.

Yep. Learned something new today:

http://smile.amazon.com/Lens-Band-Stop-Creep-Black/dp/B0050KEEW0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1425594421&sr=8-2&keywords=LENSband+Lens+Band

Exactly what I was hoping for - a simple, elegant and (reasonably) inexpensive solution.

Thanks!

I hope it works, I also had a few from various charities that use them locally, and i used it to keep my tripod legs in tight to when in storage.  Simple and no where near as expensive as a lenscoat type solution.

WNeuetc wrote:

JohnLock wrote:

Well, I ordered one of those lens bands (AMZ)-- a little spendy + $5.06 shp and handling, but I'll have a go at it. And if it works well I'll report back. Or maybe the OP will.

John

I will indeed. My Amazon version (even more spendy; but WTH, after dropping ~$1300 on the lens, I ain't gonna sweat it) should be here Saturday. Probably could have scrounged around for a "Livestrong" (I hear they're available cheap) or some such, but I'm lazy - and don't want my fancy lens to be mistaken for a cheater (sorry, sorry; I promise no more proselytizing, or holding forth).

As an aside - or maybe the main point - what a great group this is! Open minded - and hearted - discussion and sharing! Thanks everyone!

Received the "LENSband" (from Amazon) and am pleased to report it seems perfect.  Nice, tight fit, completely covers the studs, without being intrusive.  Haven't had a chance to field test it yet, but based on handling the lens around the office, I expect it will perform just fine.

Here's a quickie shot of the lens, with the LENSband installed (sorry I wasn't more careful about getting it on straight.  Was in a hurry.  But you get the point.)

WNeueTC;  couldn't find this thread so I started another, but it might be of interest to others.  Though I suppose most 40-150 PRO users are wedded to the tripod collar.

As my new thread shows, I got one of the Lens Bands and think it's very useful, so thanks.

John

I am constantly amazed at the things people come up with to complain about, good luck to you with your quest to solve this significant design flaw. I think I shall go take some photos.

I don't really see it as much of a complaint, but rather an observation of a minor issue that is easily solved.  In my case it hasn't cut into shooting time at all, but the Band has made this lens more comfortable to shoot with handheld.  It's not a big deal.

JL

JohnLock wrote:

I don't really see it as much of a complaint, but rather an observation of a minor issue that is easily solved. In my case it hasn't cut into shooting time at all, but the Band has made this lens more comfortable to shoot with handheld. It's not a big deal.

JL

Well, maybe a bit of a complaint, or rather a helpful suggestion. Helpful being the key word here.

It would appear however I may have ruffled the feathers of a bit of a troll here.

Here's an example of Manti44's helpful advice to a previous poster about suggestions for buying new gear:

http://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/3803727#forum-post-55353331

And then there's his/her suggestion to use a Dremel to remove a stuck filter on an Olympus 12-40 Pro lens:

http://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/3798919#forum-post-55292182

Yep, helpful is as helpful does.

Manti44 wrote:

I am constantly amazed at the things people come up with to complain about, good luck to you with your quest to solve this significant design flaw. I think I shall go take some photos.

+1

Seems a good time to resurrect this thread as the article on the new 300mm Pro lens states it comes with exactly the sort of ring discussed here. Perhaps Olympus will release one for the 40-150 now?

r0bbieduncan wrote:

Seems a good time to resurrect this thread as the article on the new 300mm Pro lens states it comes with exactly the sort of ring discussed here. Perhaps Olympus will release one for the 40-150 now?

Not sure what exactly you mean by "Perhaps Olympus will release one...".  One what?

Though I'm not interested in the 300 mm Pro lens, I would like to read the article... links always welcome!

r0bbieduncan wrote:

Seems a good time to resurrect this thread as the article on the new 300mm Pro lens states it comes with exactly the sort of ring discussed here. Perhaps Olympus will release one for the 40-150 now?

Olympus has been marketing the DR-66 (decorative ring) for the 40-150 for some time now.

http://www.getolympus.com/us/en/replacement-front-decoration-ring-dr-66-for-m-zuiko-40-150mm-pro-lens.html

eyespy wrote:

r0bbieduncan wrote:

Seems a good time to resurrect this thread as the article on the new 300mm Pro lens states it comes with exactly the sort of ring discussed here. Perhaps Olympus will release one for the 40-150 now?

Olympus has been marketing the DR-66 (decorative ring) for the 40-150 for some time now.

http://www.getolympus.com/us/en/replacement-front-decoration-ring-dr-66-for-m-zuiko-40-150mm-pro-lens.html

Many thanks!  I ordered mine and am looking forward to receiving it.  Will be a more reliable - and appropriate - solution than the rubber band I've been using.

WNeuetc wrote:

eyespy wrote:

r0bbieduncan wrote:

Seems a good time to resurrect this thread as the article on the new 300mm Pro lens states it comes with exactly the sort of ring discussed here. Perhaps Olympus will release one for the 40-150 now?

Olympus has been marketing the DR-66 (decorative ring) for the 40-150 for some time now.

http://www.getolympus.com/us/en/replacement-front-decoration-ring-dr-66-for-m-zuiko-40-150mm-pro-lens.html

Many thanks! I ordered mine and am looking forward to receiving it. Will be a more reliable - and appropriate - solution than the rubber band I've been using.

I didn't know this existed either, thanks! Just ordered one from B&H.

Sorry to resurrect this old thread but does anyone know where to get one of these covers in the UK?

I could only find Wex and they are out of stock (and have been for some time)

Cheers

I bought one from a Japanese seller on ebay last January, after having no luck finding one available in Europe, but it took forever to get delivered to me in Sweden.

/Bill

Got mine off ebay too, paid about £20 for it, delivery was not that long if i remember correctly.

Hello,

Maybe you can try these stores in Holland.

No idea about the shipping costst though.

http://www.fotokonijnenberg.nl/olympus-dr-66-decoration-ring

http://www.cameranu.nl/nl/search?sort=relevance&q=DR66

Ruud