Dear MILCman,Just so I have things straight.  Sony has a $ 2000.00 lens that cannot keep the lens hood attached, and if it does the lens hood can't support the weight of the lens and the filter threads may be damaged if the weight of the lens rests on the hood?Wow, good thing it's a 50MP camera.  Otherwise, people might think they are getting stroked by SONY.Regards,Tim MurphyP.S. One of the OP-Tech neoprene covers I posted would be the solution for the OP.  If the cover fell off, it would take the lens hood with it and the OP would notice that.

Tim Murphy wrote:Dear MILCman,Just so I have things straight.you don't, and since you don't own the gear in question you clearly don't understand what's being discussed.Sony has a $ 2000.00 lens that cannot keep the lens hood attached,i've never had it come off, but then i know how to transport camera gear, with the hood reversed.and if it does the lens hood can't support the weight of the lenswrong.and the filter threads may be damaged if the weight of the lens rests on the hood?wrong again, the hood isn't attached via the filter threads.and putting a sock over the hood isn't relevant to what i posted.

MILC man wrote:Tim Murphy wrote:Dear MILCman,Just so I have things straight.you don't, and since you don't own the gear in question you clearly don't understand what's being discussed.Sony has a $ 2000.00 lens that cannot keep the lens hood attached,i've never had it come off, but then i know how to transport camera gear, with the hood reversed.and if it does the lens hood can't support the weight of the lenswrong.and the filter threads may be damaged if the weight of the lens rests on the hood?wrong again, the hood isn't attached via the filter threads.and putting a sock over the hood isn't relevant to what i posted.Dear MILC,You didn't read what you wrote. You literally wrote everything contrary to your post above in your previous post.What exactly where you trying to say when you say didn't say what you said?Regards,Tim Murphy

Tim Murphy wrote:MILC man wrote:Tim Murphy wrote:Dear MILCman,Just so I have things straight.you don't, and since you don't own the gear in question you clearly don't understand what's being discussed.Sony has a $ 2000.00 lens that cannot keep the lens hood attached,i've never had it come off, but then i know how to transport camera gear, with the hood reversed.and if it does the lens hood can't support the weight of the lenswrong.and the filter threads may be damaged if the weight of the lens rests on the hood?wrong again, the hood isn't attached via the filter threads.and putting a sock over the hood isn't relevant to what i posted.Dear MILC,You didn't read what you wrote. You literally wrote everything contrary to your post above in your previous post.no, i stated that the lens should not be carried upside down when the hood is mounted, under the weight of the lens, which has nothing to do with your link to put a sock on a hood that's mounted to the lens... your post is not relevant to what i said.you already proved that you don't know anything about sony, when you told us that the hood is mounted by the lens filter threads.

MILC man wrote:jbuzzinco wrote:MILC man wrote:jbuzzinco wrote:GeordieStew wrote:jbuzzinco wrote:GeordieStew wrote:jbuzzinco wrote:Possible solution: Don't use a lens cap. They interfere with proper exposure.posting while drunk?How could I possibly do this sober?lolCap. Not hood.TaI do not understand that reply. A hood is the solution to protect your lens while shooting. Are you saying you must use a cap and cannot use a hood for some reason?A lens cap of course interferes with exposure as it entirely covers the lens (and protects it).How else do you protect the front of the lens?A hood is designed to do that while shooting.and what about while carrying the lens?Depends on exactly what you mean by "carrying". If I'm walking and the camera is ready to shoot, the hood is forward. I carrying it vertically in a holster with the hood forward. You can stand that lens on the locked hood all day without issue. The only time I use a cap is when the lens is packed out of reach and I have no intention of actively shooting. Like if it's inside a backpack.a hood doesn't keep dust and grit off of the lens, at all, and it's prone to breakage.Yes, it does keep junk off the lens. No it is not prone to break. Takes considerable lateral force to break one off.this hood does not have a lock screw on it; here are at least three people who have had the 200-600 hood come off during use:https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1608605/0this is not a situation where the weight of the camera/lens should be getting bounced around on the hood threads, it's clearly not designed for that kind of abuse.If that isn't to your liking,kudos for thinking outside the boxwhat about a magnetic lens cap?Or a slip on cap?slip-on over the reversed hood? or carry the hood separately? does the weight of the lens jam the slip-on over the lens, so it is hard to remove? or is it too loose to stay on by itself? not gonna gamble it for $36, have you actually used it?Dear MILC man,Your words in their entirety.Re-read them please. Do it several times since memory and reading comprehension aren't your strong suit.Regards,Tim MurphyHarrisburg PA

Tim Murphy wrote:Dear MILC man,you made false claims about the 200-600, while at the same time proving that you don't know anything at all about the lens.you tried to bash sony, and it failed.

I think its way better than Sigma lens caps, those are atrocious.The easier way is to keep the hood on and use a neoprene cover.

Tim Murphy wrote:Just so I have things straight. Sony has a $ 2000.00 lens that cannot keep the lens hood attachedI experienced the issue of hood came off from my 200-600 G. It's just not locked firmly enough that is not designed properly. It could come off if accidently bump the hood somewhere even slightly. I will carry this lens into two big trips this year, Africa safari in August (that fully booked) and Galápagos Islands cruise (not fully booked yet). I will worry the hood coming off when I accidently bump on safari truck pillar that rolling to herd of lions or falling into water from zodiacTherefore I will fasten the hood to lens body with a thread. It will be ugly, sure about or I have to remove the hood

G Pik wrote:I never put the cap on mine, it lives with its hood on, with or without camera, in a Think Tank Glass Limo backpack.Will even fit in this with camera and a TC on and is always 'ready for action'!!Same here. I like to have things ready to go, don't want to waste time fumbling with setup when the moment happens. Hadn't really thought about it, but I've never put the cap back on either (it's stored in the cover pouch above)! For the 2 1/2 years since acquisition, have stored & transported it with the hood supporting lens AND a7Riv w/grip & L-bracket. My hood has never once "popped off." I remove it occasionally for cleaning (Rocket Blower does the job most of the time). Think Tank Logistics Manager 30, fits perfectly between the front seats of my van to keep just about everything I might need within reach:

MILC man wrote:GeordieStew wrote:Any alternative options? I've bought some 3rd party caps to try to attach something to create a bigger surface area to grip onto.did they have a deeper grip?this one looks like it does?Amazon.com : 95mm Snap-On Center-Pinch Lens Cap, Extra Strong Springs, Camera Lens Cover, Made from 100% Recycled Plastic - Compatible with Nikon, Canon, Sony & Other DSLR Cameras : Electronicsi got that lens cap, the grip doesn't feel that much deeper than the grip on the factory lens cap, but the springs might be stronger.extending the depth of grip by epoxying flanges to it, at a slight angle, is probably the ticket.

Op-Tech hood hat or Lenscoat hoodie would be two options. Neither is going to stay on quite as well as a good old lens cap though.

MILC man wrote:MILC man wrote:GeordieStew wrote:Any alternative options? I've bought some 3rd party caps to try to attach something to create a bigger surface area to grip onto.did they have a deeper grip?this one looks like it does?Amazon.com : 95mm Snap-On Center-Pinch Lens Cap, Extra Strong Springs, Camera Lens Cover, Made from 100% Recycled Plastic - Compatible with Nikon, Canon, Sony & Other DSLR Cameras : Electronicsi got that lens cap, the grip doesn't feel that much deeper than the grip on the factory lens cap, but the springs might be stronger.extending the depth of grip by epoxying flanges to it, at a slight angle, is probably the ticket.Yeah. That was my thought.The RolanPro caps may be good (I'll probably buy both types). But long lead time so could do with something in the interim.

PWPhotography wrote:Tim Murphy wrote:Just so I have things straight. Sony has a $ 2000.00 lens that cannot keep the lens hood attachedI experienced the issue of hood came off from my 200-600 G. It's just not locked firmly enough that is not designed properly. It could come off if accidently bump the hood somewhere even slightly. I will carry this lens into two big trips this year, Africa safari in August (that fully booked) and Galápagos Islands cruise (not fully booked yet). I will worry the hood coming off when I accidently bump on safari truck pillar that rolling to herd of lions or falling into water from zodiacTherefore I will fasten the hood to lens body with a thread. It will be ugly, sure about or I have to remove the hoodIf the lens hood is coming off, I don't think you are fitting it correctly.  You need to turn it past the point of resistance, and it will click.  Then it is not removable without pushing the release button.

Phil Shaw wrote:PWPhotography wrote:Tim Murphy wrote:Just so I have things straight. Sony has a $ 2000.00 lens that cannot keep the lens hood attachedI experienced the issue of hood came off from my 200-600 G. It's just not locked firmly enough that is not designed properly. It could come off if accidently bump the hood somewhere even slightly. I will carry this lens into two big trips this year, Africa safari in August (that fully booked) and Galápagos Islands cruise (not fully booked yet). I will worry the hood coming off when I accidently bump on safari truck pillar that rolling to herd of lions or falling into water from zodiacTherefore I will fasten the hood to lens body with a thread. It will be ugly, sure about or I have to remove the hoodIf the lens hood is coming off, I don't think you are fitting it correctly.correct, if it's forced on crooked it will cross-thread and fall off easily if bumped.You need to turn it past the point of resistance, and it will click. Then it is not removable without pushing the release button.the 200-600 lens hood does not have a release button.

Phil Shaw wrote:PWPhotography wrote:Tim Murphy wrote:Just so I have things straight. Sony has a $ 2000.00 lens that cannot keep the lens hood attachedI experienced the issue of hood came off from my 200-600 G. It's just not locked firmly enough that is not designed properly. It could come off if accidently bump the hood somewhere even slightly. I will carry this lens into two big trips this year, Africa safari in August (that fully booked) and Galápagos Islands cruise (not fully booked yet). I will worry the hood coming off when I accidently bump on safari truck pillar that rolling to herd of lions or falling into water from zodiacTherefore I will fasten the hood to lens body with a thread. It will be ugly, sure about or I have to remove the hoodIf the lens hood is coming off, I don't think you are fitting it correctly. You need to turn it past the point of resistance, and it will click. Then it is not removable without pushing the release button.As said if accidently bumped the lens somewhere even slightly then the hood will come off easily.  I am not alone in experiencing that.  It's not locked securely enough that is what I mean.   This hood is just not secured in those scenarios such as on safari truck.My old Canon EF 500L/4.0 IS that I carried into last Africa safari, its hood is so securely screw locked, will not come off even I directly hit the hood to a pillar, sure I could damage but still the hood will not come off

The Rolanpro covers are excellent. I want another for the wide end of the hood. Just to try to keep goblins out of it when I store the camera with the hood extended. But may have to make one!Thanks for the suggestion. Case closed for now!

I put dabs of glue on my caps so that when it sets it adds some texture and grip.

GeordieStew wrote:The Rolanpro covers are excellent. I want another for the wide end of the hood. Just to try to keep goblins out of it when I store the camera with the hood extended. But may have to make one!Thanks for the suggestion. Case closed for now!Never heard this brand before. I did a search and seem this hood is quite ideal.ROLANPRO Lens Hood Telephoto Foldable Hood Custom Made for Sony 200-600mmThere is an even cheaper one. I just asked the seller who said it's screw-in like a filter.95mm Metal Lens Hood for Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS Telephoto Zoom LensEither one seems will address the problem that hood is so easily bump off.

MILC man wrote:MILC man wrote:GeordieStew wrote:Any alternative options? I've bought some 3rd party caps to try to attach something to create a bigger surface area to grip onto.did they have a deeper grip?this one looks like it does?Amazon.com : 95mm Snap-On Center-Pinch Lens Cap, Extra Strong Springs, Camera Lens Cover, Made from 100% Recycled Plastic - Compatible with Nikon, Canon, Sony & Other DSLR Cameras : Electronicsi got that lens cap, the grip doesn't feel that much deeper than the grip on the factory lens cap, but the springs might be stronger.extending the depth of grip by epoxying flanges to it, at a slight angle, is probably the ticket.Expoxy can be difficult to get to bond with plastics. It’s usually a friction bond at best. Given the forces that would apply with leverage I’m skeptical but some plastics do bond well so it could work.

GeordieStew wrote:Hi allI'm a clumsy oaf and my dexterity isn't as wonderful as it once was.I find the "pinch" of the 200-600 lens cap a pain and a bit fiddly. Especially with cold digits.Any alternative options? I've bought some 3rd party caps to try to attach something to create a bigger surface area to grip onto.Thanks in advance.Have you considered this:https://kuvrdcamera.com/collections/lens-caps/products/large-magnum-universal-lens-capI personally haven’t used one so I can’t clarify if it works, but it might resolve your issues if the others don’t.