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SEL55210 Lens Cap replacement

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The lens cap for my SEL55210 blew out of my hand while stood on a bridge in New Zealand (very annoying!. We could see it resting on a plant down below and maybe could've attempted to get it but it didn't look too safe so we decided against as I expected a cheap lens cap to be a few £, but I cannot seem to find one anywhere that fits. I've bought 2 from ebay that are advertised for the 55-210, but they've arrived stating 49mm on the packaging and are way too small for my lens.

 

Can anyone help me source a replacement? I've googled obviously but everywhere that has 3rd party ones states they're also suitable for the 18-55mm lens which I know would make it to small for mine.

 

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My 55-210, 50mm f/1.8 and 24mm f/1.8 all have a 49mm thread and seem to have identical lens caps. I just tried and at least these are interchangeable. Search for ALC-F49S. In my country (Netherlands) they are readily available at the bigger camera shops for about €8.

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I’ve ordered two now that have said theyre for sel55210 that mention 49mm so that must be the thread you’re talking about, but if you see the attached pic the cover is way too small, only just covers the glass part of the lens

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Dude, you don't have the 55-210 lens, you have the 18-200 LE... That one has a totally different filter thread of Ø62mm instead of Ø49, it even says so on the front of the lens. Small wonder it doesn't fit... Search for the ALC-F62S instead. Any off-brand cap with a 62mm thread should also fit but for the resale value of the lens it helps to have an original cap.

In all honesty, how can you not know which lens you have...?

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Haha ah yes, i remember now, shows how long it is since ive used it! Took it to Nz in jan, but cant remember the last time i used it as the places ive visted before then didnt warrant taking it!

I had the 55-210mm originally, but now remember I couldnt be bothered with that and the 18-55mm so I sold them and got the 18-200mm for a decent price second hand.

 

thank you for pointing out the error of my ways! (#muppet)

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