Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/04/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Yes, as I understand, the mounting differs in the diameter of the spring loaded ball, and the depth of the dimple for the ball. If they mismatch, the lens might not turn to the "shorter" range. Vick >From: Leonard Taupier <len-1@comcast.net> >Reply-To: Leica Users Group <lug@leica-users.org> >To: Leica Users Group <lug@leica-users.org> >Subject: Re: [Leica] 50mm dual range eyes >Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 07:42:36 -0400 > >Kevin Cameras has quite a few of the bug eyes for the DR Summicron but >they're not cheap, $125 to $350. But the proper one has to be matched to >your lens. I think the mounting to the lens may be different in at least >two versions. If DAG has one in stock you may have to send your lens to >Don to be matched up. > >Len > > >On Apr 25, 2008, at 6:27 AM, Vick Ko wrote: > >>Hmmm, sounds bad >> >>I suggest contacting DAG and see if he has another one: >>www.dagcamera.com >> >>And note there were various vintages and had some incompatibilities. >>...Vick >> >> >> >> >>Tosh Tanaka wrote: >>>Hi Folks, >>> >>>I'm new to the list and come with a question. >>> >>>I recently killed the bug eyes for my 50mm DR. The small round window >>>cracked and the glass fell out, now the focus patch won't line up in the >>>finder window. >>> >>>Should I hunt for another set or could this be repaired? >>> >>>I live in Santa Cruz, CA. >>> >>>Thanks in advance! >>> >>>Tosh Tanaka >>> >>> >>> >>>_______________________________________________ >>>Leica Users Group. >>>See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>> >>> >> >>_______________________________________________ >>Leica Users Group. >>See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > >_______________________________________________ >Leica Users Group. >See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information