28mm 1.9 focus lever

maria.c · 09-22-2005

I've lurked on this forum for about 6 months and found it really useful when I was trying to decide whether to get a Bessa R2a.
Hopefully someone can help me with this. I've lost the focusing lever for my 28mm 1.9 and can't find a replacement anywhere. If anyone knows where I can buy one or has any suggestions on what I could use as a replacement I'd be really grateful.
I've checked with Sangers etc and have had no luck.
Thanks

vincentbenoit · 09-22-2005

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Originally Posted by maria.c

I've lurked on this forum for about 6 months and found it really useful when I was trying to decide whether to get a Bessa R2a.
Hopefully someone can help me with this. I've lost the focusing lever for my 28mm 1.9 and can't find a replacement anywhere. If anyone knows where I can buy one or has any suggestions on what I could use as a replacement I'd be really grateful.
I've checked with Sangers etc and have had no luck.
Thanks

I'm sure there are many people in this forum who have a 28/1.9 and don't even use the focusing lever...

rover · 09-22-2005

Hi Maria, have you emailed Stephen Gandy at Camerquest?

http://www.cameraquest.com/

I am almost positive that somewhere on his site I saw mention that he has replacements availble, for sale of course.

I tend to agree with Vincent though, I wouldn't be surprised if one turns up here for you.

maria.c · 09-22-2005

Thanks for the suggestion. I did email him and he doesn't stock them. In fact no-one seems to.

rover · 09-22-2005

I saw them somewhere.....

I suggest you post the same question on the Leica Forum at Photo.net, or join Stephen Gandy's CVUG and ask that group. I happen to like the focusing tab and use it regularly (until I loose it and need to ask the same question) but I am sure someone isn't using theirs.

anglophone1 · 09-23-2005

I bought a used 28mm f1.9 earlier this year [great glass!] that came without the tab..........................I'd like one too if you find the source!
Thanks
Clive Evans
Antibes-France

CameraQuest · 10-02-2005

Due to popular demand, CameraQuest now stocks Voigtlander 28/1.9 focusing posts. $15 including shipping.

Stephen

rover · 10-02-2005

Great news Stephen, thanks for the notice!!!

airnfoto · 07-12-2012

CameraQuest no longer stocks these, but I'm wondering if anyone out there that has one that they would be willing to part with?

Thanks a bunch.

Speedfreak · 08-03-2012

I have never seen a 28/1.9 with focusing tab. Pictures?

ChrisN · 08-03-2012

I'd look for a small allen-head bolt, something like this.

If you have a specialist fasteners retailer in your town they should be able to help you. Not as pretty as the original but totally functional.