Dec 21, 2010 20:31 GMT  ·  By

Most wildlife photographers have ruined at least one lens during their adventure trips into the great outdoors, but if you're not quite keen on losing another such costly item to some accidental bump, then getting the Beta Shell might prove to be quite an intelligent move. The protective case for DSLR lenses sports a rigid cylindrical design that protects lenses against the harshest environments, as well a patent pending visco-elastic foam support system dampens impacts.

Moreover, the device comes with a heavy-duty 0-Ring seal that keeps water, moisture, and dirt out, and its sturdy body, CNC machined from a tough ABS polymer make it highly durable and impact resistant, but also incredibly light-weight and strong.

The case also protects the lens from thermal temperature changes, while the elastic strap aids grip or can be stored away when not in use.

Last, but certainly not least, we'll have to mention that the Beta Shell is individually finished and assembled by hand, while also being available in multiple sizes and custom lengths.

It's also important to mention that the protective case works with some of the most popular lenses out there, including EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS USM, EF 50mm f/1.8 II, EF 50mm f1.4 USM, EF 28-105mm f/4-5.6 USM, EF 24-105mm f/4 IS USM, EF 70-200 f/4 USM, EF 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM,EF 85mm f/1.8 USM, EF 17-40mm f/4 USM or EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM from Canon.

Plenty of Nikon lenses are also supported, including here 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor, 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED-IF AF-S VR DX, 70-200mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR - Best Fit, 80-200mm f/2.8D ED AF - Best Fit, 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Micro, 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX, 24-70mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S, 10.5mm f/2.8 ED AF DX Fish-Eye, 60mm f/2.8G AF-S or 60mm f/2.8D AF lenses.

Pricing for the Beta Shell protective cases depends largely on its size, photographers having to cough up anywhere between 45 and 84 US dollars for one.