Lens Caps & Camera Body Caps

Front lens caps clip onto your lens's filter thread to keep the front element scratch-free and dust-free between shoots, in inner-pinch and grip-style designs from JJC and Camerastuff, sized 49mm to 86mm. Camera-specific body and rear lens caps protect the mount itself when you swap lenses, matched to your system, Canon RF, Nikon Z, Sony a-mount, or Fuji X-mount. Match the cap to your lens diameter or your camera mount, not just the brand, since sizes vary even within the same lens lineup.

Lens cap by size:

Body cap by camera type:

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Lens Cap FAQs

Each protective cap serves a distinct role in safeguarding camera optics and camera sensor housings:

  • Front Lens Caps: Snap directly into the front filter thread of a lens to shield the glass element against dust, moisture, fingerprints, and accidental impact scratches.
  • Rear Lens Caps: Twist and lock onto the rear lens mount, covering delicate electronic contacts and rear glass elements whenever a lens is detached from a camera body.
  • Camera Body Caps: Lock into the camera's lens mount opening when no lens is attached, sealing the internal sensor chamber and shutter mechanism against airborne dust and debris.

Selecting the right front cap requires knowing your lens's specific filter thread diameter:

  • Check the Millimetre Diameter (Ø): Look for the millimetre symbol (Ø) printed on the front ring or side of your lens barrel (e.g., Ø49mm, Ø52mm, Ø55mm, Ø58mm, Ø62mm, Ø67mm, Ø72mm, Ø77mm, Ø82mm, or Ø86mm).
  • Varies by Lens Model: Thread sizes depend on the optical design of the individual lens rather than the camera brand—a prime lens may take a 49mm cap, while a wide zoom requires 77mm or 82mm.
  • Inner-Pinch Design: Snap-on inner-pinch caps allow fast removal and attachment even with a deep lens hood attached to the lens.

Body caps and rear lens caps must match the precise physical bayonet design of your camera system:

  • Mount Geometry: Mount bayonets feature unique flange sizes, locking tabs, and electronic pin layouts across Canon (EF vs RF), Nikon (F vs Z), Sony (A-mount vs E-mount), and Fujifilm (X-mount).
  • Sensor Protection: An improper or loose body cap allows airborne dust into the sensor bay, causing spots on images that require professional cleaning.
  • Pin Protection: Rear caps prevent gold-plated communication pins from twisting or bending against other gear inside your camera bag.

Carrying spare protective caps is a low-cost way to protect high-value camera gear:

  • High Loss Rate: Front lens caps are among the most frequently misplaced accessories during outdoor shoots, travel, and events.
  • Safe Gear Storage: Ensuring every unmounted lens in your kit has a tight-fitting rear cap prevents exposed glass from rubbing against bag interiors.
  • Cost-Effective Prevention: Inexpensive replacement caps protect lenses and camera sensors worth tens of thousands of Rand from permanent surface damage.

You can view, size-check, and purchase front caps, rear caps, and body caps directly through CameraStuff:

  • In-Store Showroom: Visit our physical shop in Blairgowrie, Randburg to verify cap sizes and test mount fittings with your camera body or lens in person.
  • Nationwide Courier Delivery: Order online for fast, reliable delivery directly to your door anywhere across South Africa.
  • Broad Range Selection: Stocking 49mm to 86mm inner-pinch caps and mount caps from JJC and CameraStuff for Canon EF/RF, Nikon F/Z, Sony A/E, and Fuji X mounts.