rramesh Posted November 2, 2020 Share #1 Posted November 2, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) For those looking to add a lens focus tab to a lens that does not have one, try this. https://www.ebay.com/itm/7artisans-focus-handle-Micro-camera-manual-lens-focus-wrench-focus-ring/174007315736?hash=item2883a4ed18:g:NAEAAOSw4PNbxaSM Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted November 2, 2020 Posted November 2, 2020 Hi rramesh, Take a look here Lens focus tab. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
250swb Posted November 2, 2020 Share #2 Posted November 2, 2020 7 hours ago, rramesh said: For those looking to add a lens focus tab to a lens that does not have one, try this. https://www.ebay.com/itm/7artisans-focus-handle-Micro-camera-manual-lens-focus-wrench-focus-ring/174007315736?hash=item2883a4ed18:g:NAEAAOSw4PNbxaSM You forgot to mention that it is for the 7artisans 35mm f/2 lens, other lens barrel diameters may vary. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rramesh Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share #3 Posted November 2, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, 250swb said: You forgot to mention that it is for the 7artisans 35mm f/2 lens, other lens barrel diameters may vary. You're probably right. I though the material will be rubberized and moldable. Another ad mentions possible use on Leica and Voigtlander. https://www.ebay.com/itm/7artisans-Lens-Quick-Focusing-Handle-Spanner-Wrench-Voigtlander-Leica-M-Fujifilm-/273443816207 Edited November 2, 2020 by rramesh Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
evikne Posted November 2, 2020 Share #4 Posted November 2, 2020 I wish there was an easy way to remove focus tabs, because I don't like them. 😉 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matlock Posted November 2, 2020 Share #5 Posted November 2, 2020 3 hours ago, 250swb said: You forgot to mention that it is for the 7artisans 35mm f/2 lens, other lens barrel diameters may vary. I have one and it is made of flexible rubber so it will fit a variety of lens. Having said that it is of pretty poor construction so I wouldn't recommend it, I quickly removed mine (well actually it removed itself). 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
logan2z Posted November 2, 2020 Share #6 Posted November 2, 2020 The link in the original post appears to be broken now. There's also Lenstab: https://www.lenstab.com/ I've never personally tried one so I have no idea how well they work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spydrxx Posted November 3, 2020 Share #7 Posted November 3, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) I used two rubber focus tabs on a couple of lenses (shown is my CV35) made for quick 2 finger focusing (back & forth over the plane of focus), similar to what I have on an old fixed lens 35mm rangefinder. The concept works best on lenses having a short focus throw. I've found quicker and easier focusing using this setup. 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! Quote 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/314727-lens-focus-tab/?do=findComment&comment=4073001'>More sharing options...
RayD28 Posted November 3, 2020 Share #8 Posted November 3, 2020 I tried to use a Lens Tab but after a little use the tab would start to slip on a current version 50 Summicron (the focus ring was not stiff). Some users may have different experiences. Given the low cost it's worth a try. BTW, my copy came in a neat little tin can, similar to ones used for shoe polish. I bet the container cost more than the rubber tab. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ko.Fe. Posted November 4, 2020 Share #9 Posted November 4, 2020 I purchased this tab for my tables lenses. It is bigger than regular tabs. Might be not suitable for some lenses. 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! I was reading about ELC era plastic tabs, they are still available. Some users reported to shave two pins and using automotive moldings 3M tape to mount it on the lens. They also reported removing tape, tab without residual. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! I was reading about ELC era plastic tabs, they are still available. Some users reported to shave two pins and using automotive moldings 3M tape to mount it on the lens. They also reported removing tape, tab without residual. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/314727-lens-focus-tab/?do=findComment&comment=4073619'>More sharing options...
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