lct Posted September 10, 2012 Share #21 Posted September 10, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) Is that what it's for. Always wondered. Not sure but works fine with ball-point pen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted September 10, 2012 Posted September 10, 2012 Hi lct, Take a look here changing lenses. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Paul J Posted September 10, 2012 Share #22 Posted September 10, 2012 how many photographers does it take to change a lens? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Messsucherkamera Posted September 11, 2012 Share #23 Posted September 11, 2012 As long as the inside of the camera bag is clean (and why wouldn't it be) I just put my lenses in the bag and put the rear cap on after the new lens is on. It can't take more than twenty seconds. Steve Wait: You mean you don't have crumbs from half eaten granola bars in the bottom of your camera bag? (yes, I actually saw that in a customer's camera bag once when I worked in a camera store) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted September 11, 2012 Share #24 Posted September 11, 2012 The problem with couplers: WA lenses have a very real risk of damaging the rear element by hitting one another. I use back to back couplers - much easier and lower profile than sticking caps together. I uncap and I grip the new lens in the "bottom" of my left hand, with my third and little finger wrapped around it. I grasp the lens on the body with my index and middle fingers, so that the two lenses are front-to-front. I then remove the lens on the body, twist my wrist and offer up the new lens, clicking it into place before capping the removed lens and putting it away. It takes 12x longer to type this than to do it... Regards, Bill Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted September 11, 2012 Share #25 Posted September 11, 2012 Suffice it to couple a wide lens to a standard or a tele. 21/90, 28/50 and a 35 on the body for instance Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted September 11, 2012 Share #26 Posted September 11, 2012 (edited) I did a quick and bad video of a 5 second lens swap. The action of twisting off the back cap and unlocking the lens on the body is done in one action. Hold the lens pointing towards your elbow and twist the back cap off with your index finger and thumb. The back cap you take off the new lens goes onto the back of the lens you take off. Often my assistants are busy and I find this way super quick and convenient. Hope it helps. Edited September 11, 2012 by Paul J 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobey bilek Posted September 13, 2012 Share #27 Posted September 13, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) remove them from the case first, blow off the back side, then do the exchange, then recase the removed lens. The more you handle them, the bigger the chance of dropping one. Separate compartments in the bag is sufficient protection if you cap them. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipus Posted September 13, 2012 Share #28 Posted September 13, 2012 (edited) So you are outside and want to change a lens. You open your camera bag, and with both hands remove lens from camera, replace lens cap, replace rear lens cap and put lens back in lens case, put lens back in camera bag, unzip new lens case, remove both lens caps and attach to camera. 3 minutes later you are ready to shoot. Must be a quicker way?. Alan, by lens case do you mean the cylindrical leather case that the lenses came in? I have never heard of anyone actually using these in the field. Edit: I have no trouble removing a lens with one hand when the camera is hanging in a shoulder strap - just grip it from above with the right hand, press with the thumb on the release button and twist. I keep my lenses in open compartments in my bag, a Crumpler Wonder Weenie which has two vertical open slots inside. Often I forget to put the caps on when I place the removed lens in its compartment. Luckily my camera doesn't suffer from dusty sensor. Edited September 13, 2012 by philipus Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted September 13, 2012 Share #29 Posted September 13, 2012 Wait: You mean you don't have crumbs from half eaten granola bars in the bottom of your camera bag? (yes, I actually saw that in a customer's camera bag once when I worked in a camera store) I do, and worse! But not in the camera part of the bag. It's why I don't buy 'fitted' camera bags, mine need to be half a size bigger and have plenty of pockets to put things like a sandwich or water in. I find the thing that affects my concentration the most is be be hungry or thirsty, in which case I'm thinking of cafes rather than photography! Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard Posted September 13, 2012 Share #30 Posted September 13, 2012 By which time you will have forgotten which case goes with which lens Which is why every case has that grey spot on its bottom surface, to mark it with a ball pen . Edit: I just realize someone else did give the same information already. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismon Posted September 14, 2012 Share #31 Posted September 14, 2012 Look at an original Benser case. You can use another brand with the same design concept. The top opens away from you, and each lens is nesting in its own compartment. There is no need for lenscaps, and the shades are in place. It takes about 20 seconds to open the case and change one lens for another. With a little practice you can do it quicker, in darkness, while climbing stairs or running down a grassy hill. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaikeong Posted September 18, 2012 Share #32 Posted September 18, 2012 Hi！ I have 3 lenses with my M9. But usually I stick my 50mm F1.0 on the body and the other 2 lenses 35mm F2 and 75mm F2 in my camera bag without any leather cases. As what some of you mentioned its very troublesome to unzip the leather case. After each shooting trip, I will clean these lenses with the fine cloth and air blower them before keeping them in the electronic dehumidifier. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted September 22, 2012 Share #33 Posted September 22, 2012 So, after all this expert advice, what does OP do now? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkP Posted September 22, 2012 Share #34 Posted September 22, 2012 Hi！ I have 3 lenses with my M9. But usually I stick my 50mm F1.0 on the body and the other 2 lenses 35mm F2 and 75mm F2 in my camera bag without any leather cases. As what some of you mentioned its very troublesome to unzip the leather case. After each shooting trip, I will clean these lenses with the fine cloth and air blower them before keeping them in the electronic dehumidifier. More or less as I do. Works very well for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted September 22, 2012 Share #35 Posted September 22, 2012 So, after all this expert advice, what does OP do now? Drops a brick on his foot to take his mind off the headache he got reading this thread. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted September 26, 2012 Share #36 Posted September 26, 2012 (edited) Here is what works for me: Take the lens off the camera then, put the other one on. Edit: Can we please not turn this into another bag thread? Edited September 26, 2012 by RickLeica 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfgang Esslinger Posted September 26, 2012 Share #37 Posted September 26, 2012 The leather case that comes with each lens is useful if you travel and have to keep one or two lenses in an ordinary backpack. That is how I use them occasionally. When going out to take photos I usually use a small Billingham with one compartment for each lens. Lenses are without caps, face down, in the bag. Change of lenses in a few seconds. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted September 26, 2012 Share #38 Posted September 26, 2012 My lenses live inside their leather cases (I love those cases if only for the smell) even when inside either Pelican case or Lowepro Pro Roller. Ha - this really did just turn into another bag thread! Sorry! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Allsopp Posted September 26, 2012 Share #39 Posted September 26, 2012 One option: glue rear lens caps back to back for quick rear cap exchanges. Good idea! I'll try that. My present method; press lens release turn 1 degree take lens from bag, remove rear cap turn lens off camera pop new one on cap old lens and pop in bag about 10 seconds if everything is where it should be in the bag. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted September 26, 2012 Share #40 Posted September 26, 2012 (edited) Good idea! I'll try that. My present method; press lens release turn 1 degree take lens from bag, remove rear cap turn lens off camera pop new one on cap old lens and pop in bag about 10 seconds if everything is where it should be in the bag. Didn't I just say this? Edited September 26, 2012 by RickLeica Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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