Ivar B Posted February 8, 2016 Share #1 Posted February 8, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Does anyone know if there are repair shops which code third party lenses? I have a Zeiss ZM 1.4/35mm I would like to have coded. Hand coding is an option of course, but if someone could mill some recesses in the mount without having to remove it, it could be a more durable choice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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pgk Posted February 8, 2016 Share #2 Posted February 8, 2016 I think that Malcolm Taylor will do this. You will have to 'phone him though as he doesn't do email or anything like that - easy enough to google. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBHewee Posted February 8, 2016 Share #3 Posted February 8, 2016 Will van Manen does coding himself. Whether or not he codes third-party lenses is another matter, but I would drop Cathy or him a line. Google Kamera Service in the Netherlands. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevesurf Posted February 9, 2016 Share #4 Posted February 9, 2016 Back on the "manual marking" method of coding, I've been using the newer Sharpie Industrial Markers and the lines are much more durable. I also recommend the Coder kits. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckrider Posted February 9, 2016 Share #5 Posted February 9, 2016 You do NOT have to mill anything at a Voigtländer or Zeiss lens! Why do You think You should? Zeiss & Voigtländers are recessed in the bayonet mount, take a look at Your lens! Just a mask & a bit of black colour, nothing else.... http://bophoto.typepad.com/bophoto/2009/01/m8-coder-simple-manual-handcoding-of-m-lenses.html Thomas 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/256623-6-bit-coding-non-leica-lenses/?do=findComment&comment=2985836'>More sharing options...
jaapv Posted February 9, 2016 Share #6 Posted February 9, 2016 Will van Manen does coding himself. Whether or not he codes third-party lenses is another matter, but I would drop Cathy or him a line. Google Kamera Service in the Netherlands. Yes he codes third-party lenses, why not? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted February 9, 2016 Share #7 Posted February 9, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) You do NOT have to mill anything at a Voigtländer or Zeiss lens! Why do You think You should? Zeiss & Voigtländers are recessed in the bayonet mount, take a look at Your lens! Just a mask & a bit of black colour, nothing else.... http://bophoto.typepad.com/bophoto/2009/01/m8-coder-simple-manual-handcoding-of-m-lenses.html Thomas Only for the last couple of years. All others need milling. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBHewee Posted February 9, 2016 Share #8 Posted February 9, 2016 Yes he codes third-party lenses, why not? I just wasn't sure as I've never had him code non-Leica lenses, so I didn't want to give inaccurate info. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckrider Posted February 9, 2016 Share #9 Posted February 9, 2016 Only for the last couple of years. All others need milling. from TO mentionend Zeiss ZM 1.4/35mm is not one of the oldest Thomas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bideford Posted February 9, 2016 Share #10 Posted February 9, 2016 I had a cheap screw to M 35mm adapter that needed indents milling - using the coder toll I thought an engineer friend would be able to do it - but he made a bit of a hash of it. I would not like to risk a lens with anyone not proven to be up to the task! However he did have a good idea that I will try the next time I need an adapter milling - he suggested an engraver - clearly someone with both a steady hand and the correct tools! James Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivar B Posted February 9, 2016 Author Share #11 Posted February 9, 2016 You do NOT have to mill anything at a Voigtländer or Zeiss lens! Why do You think You should? Zeiss & Voigtländers are recessed in the bayonet mount, take a look at Your lens! Just a mask & a bit of black colour, nothing else.... http://bophoto.typepad.com/bophoto/2009/01/m8-coder-simple-manual-handcoding-of-m-lenses.html Thomas No, there are no recesses on my new 1.4/35mm lens and to my knowledge there are none on Zeiss lenses. I perhaps vaguely recall that Zeiss or Voigtlander changed the positioning of the screws to make coding easier, but I may be wrong on that point. I actually got confirmation from von Mahnen that they will mill the appropriate recesses in the Zeiss lens, and at an acceptable cost. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivar B Posted February 9, 2016 Author Share #12 Posted February 9, 2016 Only for the last couple of years. All others need milling. And then perhaps not for all lenses. My new 1.4/35 has none. I recall Jaap that you offered this service in your dental clinic? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted February 9, 2016 Share #13 Posted February 9, 2016 All current ZM lenses have a recessed slot for coding AFAIK, including the 35/1.4 (pic). You might wish to check again Ivar or ask Zeiss what happens. 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/256623-6-bit-coding-non-leica-lenses/?do=findComment&comment=2986221'>More sharing options...
Ivar B Posted February 9, 2016 Author Share #14 Posted February 9, 2016 All current ZM lenses have a recessed slot for coding AFAIK, including the 35/1.4 (pic). You might wish to check again Ivar or ask Zeiss what happens. recess_02.jpg Ok, so the outer ring so to speak which perhaps lies marginally below the edge is what is referred to as a recess. Perhaps this will work, I will try it out. I was looking for the small recess "holes" where you can apply ink, such as in the adapters etc. which are available everywhere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted February 9, 2016 Share #15 Posted February 9, 2016 Yes it's just this recessed part. One just needs a template and a sharpie to apply the code on it. Works fine on my ZM 35/2.8 and 50/1.5. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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