lens storage

[Rudy Velez Jr]

Greetings,

I was wondering how people store their lenses? Be it 35mm SLR lenses, 16mm lenses, 35mm motion picture lenses, etc. How and in what do people store their lenses in? I see this nifty item on eBay:http://www.ebay.com/itm/48L-Digital-Control-dehumidify-dry-cabinet-box-for-Lens-Camera-equipment-storage-/220987679937?pt=US_Camera_Cases_Bags&hash=item3373e464c1

Would this be a wise investment for lens storage? I am also probably going to use it to store some super8 cameras ( since their lenses are non-removable ) and some lenses that I plan to acquire. I am just leery about the item because it might seem to good to be true, does anyone have experience using this or a similar product?

I am don’t want to start buying lenses and then when the seasons change have to start worrying about lens fungus, and mold invading. I live in NYC and experience the glory and the fury of all four seasons.

Sincerely,

Rudy

[Adrian Sierkowski]

I use Pelican Cases with pluck and pulled foam. Always the lowest thing on the shelf so they can't fall far, and if you're worried about humidity a desiccant can be used in the case-- though depending on where you are this may not be necessary.

[Rudy Velez Jr]

Thank you Adrian,

 

How can you use a desiccant in the case

Edited February 21, 2014 by Rudy Velez Jr

[Adrian Sierkowski]

They sell those little packs, like you get with a new pair of shoes, as well as other similar products you can just put in the case with the lenses.