LensCoat for the Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR LensCoat telephoto lens covers offers your valuable equipment some protection from scrapes and bumps, preserving its resale value. It also helps break up the shape of your lens, making it less noticeable to wildlife. Also acts as a thermal barrier, in hot and cold temperatures. The LensCoat features several clear plastic windows over the VR and Focus limiting switches and also the distance scale. Please note that the LensCoat Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR includes an optional piece with Velcro to cover the fixed portion of the lens barrel when fully extended. It also includes a piece to be used when the lens foot is removed.