I just got my first weather shield L Len. Curious if e still need to dry case it since it is weather proof?
Michael Ang said:I just got my first weather shield L Len. Curious if e still need to dry case it since it is weather proof?
For humid country like Singapore, lenses should be stored in dry cabinet when it's not in use, expensive or not, L or not.
Thanks for the info.
Expensive or or not to me is not the price but the usage. For example Lens A $100 used for 100 shots, per shot work out to $1/shot. So if the lens B use very often but cost 10 time of lens A or $1,000 for 200,000 shots, per shot work out to $0.005/shot.
So if you have a nice lens, use it often for shooting and capture the beautiful world out there is better than let it rest in the dry box.
SilverPine said:Thanks for the info.
Expensive or or not to me is not the price but the usage. For example Lens A $100 used for 100 shots, per shot work out to $1/shot. So if the lens B use very often but cost 10 time of lens A or $1,000 for 200,000 shots, per shot work out to $0.005/shot.
So if you have a nice lens, use it often for shooting and capture the beautiful world out there is better than let it rest in the dry box.
Michael Ang said:I just got my first weather shield L Len. Curious if e still need to dry case it since it is weather proof?
Actually, I was curious because apparently with coupled with the right filters/body, the lens is basically dust and water resistant. Thus, I was thinking that since moisture shouldn't go in, basically it should also mean that fungus wouldn't go in the inside. If fungus does grow, it should only be on the outside. But hey, i also kiasu and kiasi having spent so much on a len, I wouldn't take the chance. Just curious.
ManWearPants said:Weather sealed means protection against wet weather as well? If yes, then does weather sealed = water resistance? If yes, can spores still enter the lens?
Also if weather sealed is protection against dust and dirt, then can spores still enter the lens?
If weather sealed != water resistance and protection against dust and dirt, then what is weather sealed for?
genuine Q :dunno:
Weather sealing is a protection for the combination "camera + lens" which, in the hand of the photographer, is exposed to weather. The sealing will slow down (not even Canon will dare to claim "will stop" or "will prevent") dust and dirt entering lens and body. That's it. The fact that Canon recommends a simple UV filter to complete the sealing at the front element shows that it is by no means "weather proof" or "water proof" - water would still be able to creep in through the threads of the filter.Actually, I was curious because apparently with coupled with the right filters/body, the lens is basically dust and water resistant. Thus, I was thinking that since moisture shouldn't go in, basically it should also mean that fungus wouldn't go in the inside. If fungus does grow, it should only be on the outside. But hey, i also kiasu and kiasi having spent so much on a len, I wouldn't take the chance. Just curious.