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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Friggs" data-source="post: 568244" data-attributes="member: 21791"><p>Last week I took my Nikon 200-500 lens out of its case. (Ape case. It stands up on its lens cap. But mostly I lay it down.) When I did I noticed the lens cap had come off in the case. I am always careful how I put it on and in the case so this does not happen. But it did. And unfortunately it put a mark on the front glass. It is small and will in any way affect the images. But it still had me so upset I felt sick to my stomach. I strive to keep my stuff in perfect condition. I have had lenses for many years and never put a mark on any of them. So I decided to buy a screw on lens cap so this will not happen again. I found one on eBay and just got it. It will never come off in the case. Yes it takes a few seconds longer to remove it or install it. But to me it is worth the peace of mind knowing it will not come off on its own. I know some use filters to prevent this. And I thought about that route. But I don't like the idea of filters and it would be a much more expensive fix then the screw on lens cap. Just thought I would share this so others will know this could happen. It could have been worse and thank goodness it wasn't. But of all my lenses, why did it have to happen to my new expensive one. But like I said it does not affect anything. But me knowing it is there is enough to make me upset. But there is nothing I can do now. But live with it.</p></blockquote><p></p>