LensCoat Hoodie X Small vs XX Large: Sizing Explained

The number that decides it: hood diameter

The LensCoat Hoodie X Small and XX Large are the same product design in two very different sizes. The deciding factor is not your lens focal length or camera brand — it is the outside diameter of the lens hood or shade you plan to cover. The X Small fits hoods from 2.75" to 3.25" in diameter. The XX Large fits hoods from 5.5" to 6.25" in diameter.

Those ranges do not overlap, so this is rarely a close call. Measure your hood across its widest point, in either the shooting position or reversed, and compare that number to the two ranges. If your measurement falls between 3.25" and 5.5", neither of these two sizes is confirmed to fit.

X Small vs XX Large at a glance

• LensCoat Hoodie X Small: Fits lens hoods from 2.75" to 3.25" in diameter. Catalog price USD 17.34 (comparison price USD 23.75). Available in ten color options, including Black, Green, Blue, Pink, Purple, Digital Camo, Forest Green Camo, Realtree Max4, Realtree Max5, and Realtree Snow.
• LensCoat Hoodie XX Large: Fits lens hoods from 5.5" to 6.25" in diameter. Catalog price USD 17.12 (comparison price USD 26.75). Available in the same ten color options as the X Small.

What both Hoodies protect

Both sizes share the same construction. The neoprene Hoodie fits snugly around your lens hood or shade in either the shooting position or reversed. A reinforced, removable front element protection disc — rigid plastic backed with firm foam — adds a layer over the glass. LensCoat describes the Hoodie as protection against dirt, dust, moisture, and impact, and as useful for travel and lens storage.

That shared design means your choice comes down to diameter and color, not features. Neither size is presented as a hard case or a waterproof enclosure; the supplied information describes a neoprene cover with a foam-backed disc.

Fit evidence for the X Small

• LensCoat® Hoodie® X Small: The X Small fits lens hoods from 2.75" to 3.25" in diameter. This is the upper and lower limit you need to measure against. A hood below 2.75" or above 3.25" is outside the confirmed range for this size.

  

  LensCoat® Hoodie® X Small

• LensCoat® Hoodie® X Small: The neoprene Hoodie fits easily and snugly around your lens hood or shade in either the shooting position or reversed. You can leave the Hoodie on whether the hood is extended for shooting or reversed for storage, so the same size serves both setups.

Fit evidence for the XX Large

• LensCoat® Hoodie® XX Large: The XX Large fits lens hoods from 5.5" to 6.25" in diameter. This range is roughly double the X Small range, which points to large-diameter hoods rather than compact lenses.

  

  LensCoat® Hoodie® XX Large

• LensCoat® Hoodie® XX Large: The Hoodie features a reinforced removable front element protection disc made from rigid plastic and firm foam to further protect your glass from damage. The XX Large carries the same front-element disc as the X Small, so the larger size is not a stripped-down version.

How to measure before you choose

Use a ruler or tape across the hood opening, not the lens barrel. The supplied fit ranges refer to the lens hood or shade, so a barrel measurement can send you to the wrong size.

• Measure the hood, not the lens: The X Small and XX Large ranges are stated for lens hoods. Measure the hood's outside diameter at its widest point.
• Measure in the position you will use: The Hoodie is described as fitting in either the shooting position or reversed. If you plan to cover a reversed hood, measure it reversed.
• Check both ends of the range: A hood at 3.25" is at the top of the X Small range; a hood at 5.5" is at the bottom of the XX Large range. Measurements between 3.25" and 5.5" are not covered by either size in the supplied information.

Color choice is the same for both sizes

Both the X Small and XX Large list the same ten color options: Realtree Max4, Realtree Max5, Realtree Snow, Blue, Digital Camo, Forest Green Camo, Green, Pink, Purple, and Black. The supplied information does not rank colors by visibility, camouflage effectiveness, or heat absorption, so treat color as a preference rather than a performance specification.

If you are matching an existing LensCoat cover or choosing for a specific environment, the shared palette means you do not have to give up a color preference to get the size you need.

Where the comparison stops

The supplied records do not include installation steps, care instructions, or compatibility with specific lens models. They also do not confirm whether either size fits a particular lens hood beyond the stated diameter ranges. If your hood measures inside one of the ranges, the size is the strongest available evidence; if it falls outside both, the records do not confirm a fit.

This is a comparison of two sizes of the same accessory, not a claim that one protects better than the other. The X Small and XX Large share the neoprene body and reinforced disc. Choose the size that matches your measured hood diameter, then pick a color.