Successfully changed focus tab on 40mm Summicron C

[rcreek]

The 40mm Summicron C has long been one of my favorites but I have always hated the focus tab. I really like the more traditional Leica tabs like on the 35 cron. So I decided to try and change it.

It was actually much easier then I thought. Heavystar has focus tabs for sale on Ebay and the existing tab was heald in place by one screw that is easily accessible once you unscrew the front lens element. Just unscrew the current tab and add a touch of glue to the new one and screw that on. There were two guide pins that I had to file down on the new tab but aside from that, easy as pie. Works great!

[biakalt]

congrats! looks like it was there in the first place. so you finally managed to get the replica tab yeh?

[tabo]

That's a nice mod which I'd be eager to emulate. However, I searched heavystar's items on eBay and couldn't find anything called a "focus tab." Do they call them something else?

[rcreek]

Originally Posted by tabo

That's a nice mod which I'd be eager to emulate. However, I searched heavystar's items on eBay and couldn't find anything called a "focus tab." Do they call them something else?

Yes. They call it a "leica lens focusing handle"

[Vickko]

Look here: Item number: 200580475472

Leica M Camera Lens Focusing Handle Mint No Reserve

[cinemakyle]

Any idea if these can be modified to work on other lenses?

[filmfan]

I will give this a bump for that last question.

[klapka]

I have modified mine too. Much better in use.
Here is "how to" discription.

[Moriturii]

Here is my question though, is it like "one size fits all"? I'd like to pop a focusing tab on my Hexanon-M 50mm lens, but how would I know if the shape of the potential focusing handle will fit the shape of the lens barrel?

[klapka]

Well, no. It has some definite size. I have put similar tabs on some of my other lenses:



It has some tolerance especially when mounted on a 2-side adhesive tape.

Though it seems a little small for my 75mm Heliar.

[Joe AC]

Originally Posted by klapka

Well, no. It has some definite size. I have put similar tabs on some of my other lenses:



It has some tolerance especially when mounted on a 2-side adhesive tape.

Though it seems a little small for my 75mm Heliar.

Any idea where to find these? Heavystar seems to be out.

Thanks
Joe

[mdwsta4]

Picked up some of Heavystar's focusing tabs for my 50mm summicron. I prefer the tabs although I found the ones he sells don't have the exact same curvature as the lens. Using double sided tape I just mashed the tab on there and sandwiched everything between some heavy objects overnight so it held together. So far after a few day's use everything appears to be working well.

Oh, and if he's out of stock on ebay, try to contact him directly. That's what I did and he posted up another set and emailed me the link to the auction.

[B-9]

Bump, can anyone confirm if heavy star is still selling these?

Edit: Shot over an email, these are still very much available. Maybe easier to acquire them through email.

[Ken Ford]

Originally Posted by B-9

Bump, can anyone confirm if heavy star is still selling these?

Edit: Shot over an email, these are still very much available. Maybe easier to acquire them through email.

How did you get hold of him? eBay messaging is driving me crazy - it will only let me send a message related to a specific auction.