The Realtree edge Leupold GR HD 60 Scope Cover - Realtree Edgefrom Leupold GR HD 60 Scope Cover - Realtree Edgeprotects your scope from scrapes and bumps. It also help break up the shape of your spotting scope, hiding it from wildlife. This neoprene cover acts as a thermal barrier against cold and hot temperatures, making your scope scope more comfortable to handle. This cover also includes a cover for the 12-40x eyepeice and also comes with an objective cover.

Protects Scope from Scrapes and Bumps    Made from 100% Neoprene    Acts as a Thermal Barrier    Helps Hide Scope from Wildlife    12-40x Eyepiece/Objective Cover Included

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How do you protect the front element of these large telephotos against dust and scratches?

A: There is not any conventional type filter made for these lenses due to their massive size and the cost it would incur. The lenses are super-coated with multiple protective coatings to prevent scratches and dust etc that one would commonly encounter when using this type of lens in the field. Further it is recommended to use the lens' hood for extra protection. Also in the Accessories tab on the link for this lens, we have many options for neoprene hood hats, neoprene lens covers and other protective products designed to protect the lens when used in the field.

Q: 2. Will this fit the Action X50 backpack as well?

A: This Rain cover works for the Action X50.

Q: 3. What is the exact diameter of the shaft?

A: The shaft diameter is 8mm.

Q: 4. Is this lens compatible with a Nikon D40?

A: The Nikon AF-S 70-300mm lens is fully compatible with the Nikon D40, yes. This would include autofocus.

Q: 5. If I have never used this large of a lens is it very difficult to learn?

A: I shoot wildlife with this lens and it is tack sharp. That being said, you have to learn and use long lens technique . With any lens of this focal length you need a good heavy tripod to reduce shake. Use a higher shutter speed to help freeze the image and reduce the effect of shake. I will often use a release so that I can frame the photo and then get my hands off of the camera/lens and wait for it to settle down before firing. If the subject is moving this isn't possible so keep that shutter speed up. If you are in high winds try to get beside something so it acts as a wind break for you. The best head for a lens this size is a gimbal type head such as the Wimberly and a Arca Swiss style foot on the lens such as Really Right Stuff. Set up like this it is so perfectly balanced you move it around with one finger and it stays put when you stop moving it. To get this to where the critters are I use a Lowepro backpack designed for up to the 600/4 and a body. Tripod on the side of the bag and a large rear pocket for flash, remote cord, and bracket to put the flash over the lens attached to the gimbal mount not the camera. That way you can rotate from vertical to horizontal and back with out moving the flash.Turn the power on the flash down and use it to just barely kiss the subject and bring out color and detail. I use flash mainly on birds or small animals. I shoot with the D810 but if I need more reach I can mount my D300 as it is a dx sensor with a 1.5x crop factor and I get an effective 900mm with it and still maintain the f4 wide open.

Q: 6. Does this umbrella come with a stand or is it just the umbrella its self?

A: Just the umbrella; no stand.

Q: 7. What is the distance you can cover at f22 as if one is shooting a vista or distant mountain range? How close can one shoot and still be in sharp focus? Are there any specs that do not match what Nikon claims? Where have you found the best price in the USA to buy new?

A: The minimum focus distance is 12.63' (3.85 m). Shooting a landscape at f/22 with that lens you are most likely set to infinity so it will all be in focus. The lens is a very good and the specifications from Nikon are correct.The version lens you clicked on is an import and does not have a Nikon warranty. This is the USA version and it has a Nikon USA warranty, a href= http://bhpho.to/1cnVy7G. target= _blank http://bhpho.to/1cnVy7G./a You can see the prices listed next to the product.

Q: 8. Besides the difference in weight, would the FL version of this lens be any better than the VR ? Optics would be my only comparison. A tad difference in AF response may not matter much to me.

A: Be careful, BOTH versions have VR. The newest version has updated optics and is lighter. It is the best of both worlds. That is why Nikon discontinued the older version.

Q: 9. Will this work with a D3100? I get mixed compatibility answers on this Lens. Thanks

A: The Nikon AF-S 70-300mm /4.5-5.6G IF-ED Telephoto Zoom Lens is fully compatible with any Nikon DSLR, and any Nikon film SLR that is capable of controlling aperture through the camera body. This being said, this lens will be fully compatible with the D3100 including autofocus.

Q: 10. Does this umbrella have a solid or hollow shaft?

A: The shaft on this umbrella is hollow.