authorizeduser Loc: Monroe, Michigan

I picked up today a nice Nikkor 200mm F4 lens. At one time there was a meter coupling prong. It has been removed and only two tiny holes remain. My question is I know i do not need the prong but is it ok just to leave those tiny holes open or should I try to find screws?

BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA

The open holes will not affect your lens operation, however there are (were?) screws available with slightly shorter shanks to fill the holes. Note that long shank mounting screws should never be used to block a hole nor should short shank blocking screws be used to try to mount a tab.

authorizeduser Loc: Monroe, Michigan

Thanks .... That is what I thought. Not having the original screws to use as a guide in selecting short shank screws I guess it better to just not worry about it. I was concerned the small holes were a dirt/dust issue. The lens is clean, which is amazing for a 35+ year old lens, and works perfectly. Even the focus is fluid and even across the whole range. They should build lens like this today, metal, glass and rubber, not plastic everything. I even read that some of the internal lens are now plastic. I would pay double the cost to get a lens made like they use to be knowing with care it could last a life time but that is me and the industry cringes at such thoughts of longevity. LOL :thumbup:

wj cody Loc: springfield illinois

ah, went nuts and forgot what i was going to say. i'll check with Erv and see if we have a metering prong and the correct screws. if he has, i'll send you another post and let you know. that way, i can get your mailing address and get them out to you.
wj cody