peterjcb Posted February 27, 2015 Share #1 Â Posted February 27, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) ...just picked up a Elmar-M90mm F4 collapsible lens in almost pristine condition but it doesn't have any end caps. I'm assuming that the standard plastic M mount caps would mount on the rear but what do I use for a front cap? I've seen some photos of the lens with a silver front cap but can't seem to find any on Ebay. I'm so stoked because I checked the provenance on the lens and it's 1954...just about 60 years old. I took a few test shots today and am seriously impressed with how sharp it is even wide open at F4... I never expected it to be this sharp... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lct Posted February 27, 2015 Share #2  Posted February 27, 2015 It is sharp at f/5.6 and on indeed but f/4 is somewhat softer, at least with my sample. Anyway, the regular lens cap is the ORQDO (14031) but the 14321 should fit as well. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/241660-lens-cap-for-elmar-m-90mm-collapsible/?do=findComment&comment=2771885'>More sharing options...
peterjcb Posted February 28, 2015 Author Share #3 Â Posted February 28, 2015 It is sharp at f/5.6 and on indeed but f/4 is somewhat softer, at least with my sample. Anyway, the regular lens cap is the ORQDO (14031) but the 14321 should fit as well. Â I was out in bright sunlight and I'm pretty sure the lens was wide open when I took some test shots this afternoon but indoors under dim lighting and a very slow shutter speed it was soft at F4. Â thanks for the info.... I didn't want to pay $105 for the original or even $35 for just a lens cap but I found this on Ebay and I think it might work. It's a 42mm cap and looks like it will fit the lens nicely for $15.99...do you think it would work? http://www.ebay.com/itm/251818279343?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted February 28, 2015 Share #4  Posted February 28, 2015 « Access to this particular item has been blocked due to legal restrictions » my french e**y says so i cannot answer your question sorry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spydrxx Posted February 28, 2015 Share #5 Â Posted February 28, 2015 Even if it would work, the item is listed as out of stock. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted February 28, 2015 Share #6 Â Posted February 28, 2015 I remember that Jinfinance (chinese dealer which sells some Leica-related items) offered a set of 20 lens caps of various size for 20US$ or so... haven't the link here, but they are easy to find on the Net... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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