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Vintage Hard-Body Camera Pro Padded Lens Case 7" x 3.5" with Strap!!! - $15 (Berlin, MA)
condition:
excellent
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These cases were particularly common for telephoto lenses or high-quality prime lenses from brands like Canon, Nikon, or Pentax between the 1970s and 1990s
This case is designed for a medium-sized telephoto lens
Specifically, it fits the "classic" size of many vintage 70-210mm or 80-200mm zoom lenses, or a fast 135mm prime lens
Vintage leather case measures 7" inches high x 3.5" wide in diameter
Padded interior for safe keeping of lens
Key Features and Identification:
- Protective Lining: The interior is lined with dense foam to absorb shock and protect the glass from scratches
- Material: Made of rigid reinforced cardboard core covered in black textured synthetic leather (often called "leatherette")
- Hinged Lid: Most modern lens cases use zippers or drawstring pouches, but vintage professional cases used a rigid hinge with a snap or buckle
- Carrying Strap: Metal "D-rings" and leather straps on sides of case to carry independently of camera bag, often slung over shoulder
- 7” tall with 3" internal diameter
Potential Modern and Vintage Uses:
Here are some common items that would fit perfectly into a case of this size:
- Vintage Lenses: A Canon FD 70-210mm f/4 or a Nikon Nikkor 80-200mm f/4.5, these were the workhorse lenses of the film era
- Modern Prime Lenses: Many modern 85mm or 100mm macro lenses with their lens hoods reversed
- Flash Units: Certain older "cobra-head" style camera flashes would fit if folded
- Telescope Eyepieces: Amateur astronomers often use these for high-end oculars
- Hard-Shell Protective Storage: Useful for any delicate cylindrical item like a high-end flashlight, a small thermos, or even a specialized microphone
- Beverage Cans: Interestingly, a standard 12oz or 16oz (tallboy) can will fit inside with room to spare, though it wouldn't be very insulated!
In excellent condition, from smoke-free home
Pick up in Berlin, MA (sorry we don't ship items, really we don’t)
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