In my experience, the GM hood/cap combo is always the annoying part… been there. For the “cap pops off / hard to pinch with hood on” problem, I’ve had really good luck with Sigma LCF III 82mm Lens Cap and Sigma LCF III 77mm Lens Cap — the center pinch is taller and grippier, so you can actually grab it with the hood mounted. For travel/street, I also use KUVRD Universal Lens Cap (Medium) on a couple lenses; it’s not as “OEM tidy” but it’s stupid fast and stays put in a bag.

For hoods, tbh I usually stick with the Sony petals to avoid any surprise vignetting, especially on wides w/ filters. Which GM lenses + filter sizes are you running?

For your situation, I’d try: 1) Sony ALC-F82S 82mm Front Lens Cap (deeper grip, less fiddly w/ hood), 2) JJC LC-77II 77mm Center Pinch Lens Cap (big tabs, cheap, secure), 3) Sensei 77-82mm Hard Cap for Reversible Lens Hood (caps the hood itself—fast swaps; but no filter access).

Hmm, I’ve had a different experience… I’d actually *not* chase third‑party hoods too hard. Most are fine till you bump a doorway and then you’re paying in flare + cracked bayonet lol.

- For “cap won’t pop off” safety: use a pinch cap with a *lanyard* so even if it slips, it can’t hit the ground. OP/TECH USA Lens Cap Saver (Large) is like $10–$15 and realy cuts my anxiety in travel.
- If you want something more secure than stock, these grip harder imo: Kaiser 77mm Lens Cap / Kaiser 82mm Lens Cap (usually ~$8–$12).
- If you run filters a lot: skip hood-caps and go B+W 77mm XS-Pro Clear MRC nano Filter (or 82mm) as a “sacrificial” front. Pricier, but cheaper than a front element.

Hope that helps, gl!

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Oh man, been there—GM cap + hood drives me nuts. I’d go KUVRD Universal Lens Cap (Medium) or OP/TECH USA Hood Hat (Large)—both grab fast, stay put in bags, and don’t mess with filters.