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Videos, Guides & Reviews
Get to know Zemlin Photo, find installation help, and see how photographers use our accessories in the field.
Behind Zemlin Photo
The story of Zemlin Photo
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How a photographer’s search for better accessories grew into Zemlin Photo.
Installation guides & product demos
Hood unboxing & installation
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Unbox and install a Zemlin hood on a lens with a factory screw-clamp hood mount.
Bayonet-mount lock ring installation
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A quick installation guide for lenses supplied with bayonet-mount hoods.
Sigma 120–300mm lock ring installation
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Fit the lock ring designed for the Sigma 120–300mm f/2.8 Sports lens.
Nikon Z8 / Z9 / Zf eyepiece replacement
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Replace the eyepiece on your Nikon Z8, Z9, or Zf.
Nikon Z5 / Z6 / Z7 eyepiece replacement
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Replace the eyepiece on Nikon Z5, Z6, and Z7 series cameras covered in this guide.
Nikon strap-lug removal
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Tools and technique for removing Nikon lens strap lugs before fitting blank covers.
The original hood concept
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A look back at the original prototype and its locking, reversible bayonet mount.
Large pinch-style lens cap demo
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See how the large pinch-style cap attaches and releases.
Two-piece hood quick tips
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Quick tips for handling and assembling a two-piece bayonet hood.
Reviews & photographer videos
Packing for an African safari
Steve Mattheis
Steve Mattheis packs for an African photo safari, including Zemlin hoods and caps.
Packing a long-lens backpack
Wildlife Inspired w/ Scott Keys
Scott Keys explores long-lens packing with a PGYTECH backpack and Zemlin accessories.
Setting up a wildlife lens
WILD ALASKA
Scott West includes Zemlin accessories in his wildlife-lens field setup.
Three small photography companies
Wildlife Inspired w/ Scott Keys
Scott Keys highlights Zemlin Photo among three small photography companies he enjoys.
A wildlife-lens upgrade
WILD ALASKA
Wild Alaska features Zemlin accessories as a wildlife-lens upgrade.
Jared Polin’s Zemlin cap mention
Jared Polin
Jared Polin mentions his Zemlin caps during a broader Sigma 300–600mm f/4 discussion.
Essential camera & lens accessories
Hudson Henry Photography
Hudson Henry includes Zemlin gear in his roundup of camera and lens accessories.
Four telephoto-lens accessories
Emilie Talpin Photography
Emilie Talpin includes a Zemlin cap among four telephoto-lens accessories.
Nikon Z9 eyecup review
Knights and Weekends
A closer look at the Zemlin replacement eyecup for the Nikon Z9.
Long-lens accessories & packing
Hudson Henry Photography
Hudson Henry features a two-piece hood and cap while discussing long-lens accessories and packing.
Sony 300mm f/2.8 GM hood review
PM-R TV
A review of the Zemlin replacement hood for Sony’s 300mm f/2.8 GM.
Nikon 800mm lens cap review
Koolbob2
An owner’s review of the Zemlin cap for a Nikon 800mm lens.
Nikon Z9 replacement eyecup
Andy Crawford Photography
Andy Crawford shares his take on a replacement eyecup for the Nikon Z9.
Supertelephoto hoods & caps — Japanese
マツチャンネルの機材部屋
A Japanese-language introduction to Zemlin supertelephoto hoods and caps.
Telephoto hoods & caps — German
WILD & UNTAMED PHOTOGRAPHY
A German-language look at Zemlin telephoto-lens hoods and caps.
Favorite camera & lens accessories
Harry Collins Photography
Harry Collins includes Zemlin lens caps among his favorite photography accessories.
Written reviews
Independent articles and owner experiences. Some describe earlier product versions.
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Shutter Muse — Supertelephoto lens hoods
Dan Carr reviews hood mounting, handling, and travel convenience. -
Shutter Muse — Supertelephoto lens caps
Dan Carr examines cap security, everyday handling, and packing. -
FritzImages — Nikon 180–400mm hood
An owner’s experience installing and using a shorter hood in the field. -
mycamera.life — Canon RF 600mm hood & cap
A hands-on look at a shorter hood, cap, and more manageable packing. -
James DeCamp — Sigma 105mm f/1.4 review
Includes a Zemlin hood recommendation and experience with Canon hoods. -
Thom Hogan — Nikon 800mm f/6.3 review
Includes a Zemlin lens cap recommendation within a broader lens review.
Meet the maker
Wildlife Conversations with Jen Ritchie — Episode 55
Karl joins Jen Ritchie to talk photography, the beginnings of Zemlin Photo, and the move from a garage to a dedicated workshop.