Sonofido Posted December 17, 2012 Share #1 Â Posted December 17, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hello all - I have not been able to sit still for the five days since I received my new 21mm summilux. It is an incredible lens. I have, till now mostly used the 35mm summilux, which comes with a finger grip attached to the focus ring. This grip is very useful, as I am sure many 35mm summi users know, because it helps locate the focus setting on the lens without looking down or taking my eyes off the subject - by the time I bring the camera up to my eyes, my finger has done most of the 'thinking' and I'm almost at the focus point. Â It would be great if there was some way of attaching a similar finger grip to the 21mm summilux. Does anyone know of a way of modifying the lens, or any service out there that does this? I called Leica USA and did not have any suggestions. Â Thanks in advance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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pop Posted December 17, 2012 Share #2 Â Posted December 17, 2012 There are several outfits that offer focus levers which you can attach to your lens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonofido Posted December 19, 2012 Author Share #3 Â Posted December 19, 2012 Any specific suggestions regarding outfits that sell finger grips? Thanks in advance! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pop Posted December 19, 2012 Share #4 Â Posted December 19, 2012 Googling for "focus lever" or "focusing lever" brings up a nice array of solutions, I think. I also just found the suggestion to use a sturdy cable tie. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Gunst Lund Posted December 20, 2012 Share #5 Â Posted December 20, 2012 Any specific suggestions regarding outfits that sell finger grips? Thanks in advance! Â Heavystar sell these slim versions named 'Leica M focusing handle' Link Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobey bilek Posted December 20, 2012 Share #6 Â Posted December 20, 2012 Low tack artists tape for lens protection. Then an electric tie wrap over the tape. The lock for the tie wrap can be positioned where you need it. Â Not an elegant solution, but experimental and really cheap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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