Would I be able to put a lens cap over it?
81234
If 55mm is the size of your lens, putting a 55mm filter on the lens does not change anything with respect to your lens cap....it will still fit just fine.
2098715
Mount screws in and the hood is bayonet on to the mount. You can put the lens cap into the mount still or any other 58mm attachments like filters etc.
1937977
Be sure you have taken all of the lens covers off. There is a big cover over the end.
1389327
Yes, you can add a lens filter either before or after the lens hood, but you do have to be aware of the possibility of vignetting depending upon that placement.
692379
Nice lens, but, I agree that the lens cap could be better. I mentioned this when I bought that they should redesign this. I didn't object to the hood although this made getting the lens cap on almost impossible. "Nice Lens Though!"
2140368
I don't believe so, the lens cap is a slip on cap. It's currently sitting in the original box. I've simply had a B+W filter on the lens and occasionally clean it off with a cloth. Zero issues with dust or scratches. The lens hood and filter combination does a great job of protecting the optics.
672597
No, not as it comes. You probably could rig up something if you have a case for the lens
1400819
Yes - you must buy a new lens cover. I bought one that also included an elastic strap that slide over the lens and with a cord and double-sided tape connector for the lens cap so that you can take it off and let it hang and not lose it. Sorry I don't remember where I got it.
577322
Yes, but it will not screw on - you just hold it over the front of the lens.
1245577
A rear lens cap should fit the mount side of any lens sharing the specific camera's mount. If they mount on the camera body their mounting specs should be identical.
1173618
Once the adapter ring is installed a lens cap cannot be used. The flash sticks out a ways, so it provides a good bit of protection for the lens.
1579648
Yes No problem putting the lens cap on with the sun shade. Also you can attach the hood backwards so it fits in your camera case better.
1706297
Sorry - sent the answer prematurely. There is no cap as such. One end of the tube attaches to the base of the camera lens and the various filters screw into the other end of the tube. The tulip lens hood then screws onto whatever filter is being used. The tube can fit into the tulip lens hood when the lens hood is not being used, which makes it a bit easier to pack both of them.
1688477
No lens cap required. Just like the other Ron wrote, when you turn it off it retracts it has its own lens cover. Depending upon how you use and carry it with you it might be good to occasionally check the lens for dust - when the camera is on and the lens is open of course.
1066471
yes but it sticks out a bit and no longer looks like on compact unit. I use my lens cap on the filter all the time.
1655007
There is not a lens cap that fits the larger open end of this hood that I know of. We have to slide the cap inside to take it on and off. You can twist the hood off and on without interfering with the lens cap when putting the camera back into a bag for example.
1173617
A lens cap can't be used. Unfortunately. You have to take it off when you're done.