Kata E-704 Lens Sleeve Kit

by Kata

Product Details

• Item Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000L9SI8G
• Item model number: KT E-704
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 30, 2007

Product Description

The E-704 consists of 2 lens sleeves, up to 350 and 650mm long and 1 hand sleeve. The E-704 is designed to be attached to Kata's E-702, when shooting with Zoom or Tele Lenses. Full length closure along the bottom rim enable quick set-up, and seals tripod connection, while also providing an option to access the lens controls at any point. For sealed access the hand sleeve can be connected wherever convenient. The PP hood can be adjusted to fit a variety of lens diameters.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Pro Lens Rain Cover, December 12, 2007

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R. Berrington - See all my reviews
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This rain cover is designed for the big pro level lenses that you see on the sidelines at NFL games such as a 400mm f2.8, 500mm f4 and 600mm f4 lens. As stated by another reviewer this cover is too big for consumer level lenses. I have had mine for three years now to cover my monster Nikon 400 f2.8 lens and it fits perfectly. As a professional photographer I have to be ready to shoot in any conditions and the Kata 704 combined with the 702 has gotten me through some seriously bad weather for up to 12 hours at a time with out any leakage. If it is a light sprinkle rain I can get away with out using the 702 as my hat and the trailing edge of the 704 will cover most of my camera which is weather "resistant" but if the rain is coming hard I don't compromise. It takes about two minutes to put both covers on so if the chance of rain is above 50% I'll put the cover on before the shoot starts. I have also used the cover in dusty situations where it also helps keep the lens clean. When I first heard about Kata they made bullet proof vests. The cover may not be bullet proof but it sure works well against the elements.

4.0 out of 5 stars It works., November 2, 2011

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CDJones - See all my reviews

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Although it's a little clumsy to suit up, the Kata E-704 does does a pretty good job of keeping long lenses protected from the elements when used with the Kata E-702 Large Digital SLR Camera Raincover. Recommended.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great cover, October 2, 2010

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Mandel2 (United States) - See all my reviews

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I shoot a lot of Soccer in the rain with this cover and I love it. I use a Canon 70-200 F2.8 with it no problem, and can even use the 2X extender without the 704 extended cover. Typically I wrap a piece of vinyl tape around the edge attaching the cover to the lens hood, when I use the extender since this cover is not intended for a lens of this length. But with this mod it works great. Other reviewers have dinged this product because of the large Velcro ring. In truth, I don't really know what the ring offers, it does seem to get in the way, but regardless, I love this cover. I use it in poring rain without a problem.

<Adding> I bought the extension kit because I use my 70-200 f2.8 with the 2x extender. Extension kit comes with 3 additional sleeve covers. Of these I can only ever see me using the smallest. Since this kit costs as much as the original cover, I wish they sold it broken out rather than forcing me to have 2 covers I'll never use. That is unless I can convince my wife that I need the new 400mm f2.8!!! Kids don't need college anyway....

None the less, the cover its self is GREAT! Can't recommend it highly enough.