Help identify focusing levers?
Apr 24, 2013 20:36:48 #
Maybe you all on UHH can help me identify these screw on levers. I picked them over a series of auctions. The larger one came in a leather case. I think they go to lenses to ease in focusing, but can't find out what lenses. Any ideas? Thanks :mrgreen:
Apr 24, 2013 20:57:11 #
romanticf16
Loc: Commerce Twp, MI
They could also screw into a custom made collar that mounts to the lens, around the focus ring? Marty Foscher Camera Repair in NYC used to do many custom items in the 1960-70"s for Nikon, blad, etc.
Apr 24, 2013 21:43:51 #
Apr 25, 2013 05:43:28 #
NKShootSS wrote:
Maybe you all on UHH can help me identify these screw on levers. I picked them over a series of auctions. The larger one came in a leather case. I think they go to lenses to ease in focusing, but can't find out what lenses. Any ideas? Thanks :mrgreen:
I have an old Tokina that has them, similar to this.
Apr 25, 2013 12:48:39 #
murm wrote:
I have an old Tokina that has them, similar to this.
What a great thing! When using different manual lenses, I fumble to find the right ring and have to frequently take my eye away from the viewfinder to find them.
Apr 25, 2013 13:05:03 #
@NKShootSS Thanks for posting this. Only time I've had a focusing lever was on a camcorder. A quick Google search reveals these are available after market in both plastic and metal and some easy DIY methods with cable ties and such. I know it wasn't your intent, but thanks for solving my dilemna!
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