STA-1 support for 100 APO Macro and 80-200/4 - Foam insert?

[wlaidlaw]

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I have just acquired one of these STA-1 lens supports for the 100 APO Macro-R, which also fits the 80-200/4 VE-R, in a swap with a forum member. He had bought it S/H from a dealer. Does anyone know if originally, it should have a rubber or hard sponge insert in the recess in the middle of the clamping band, to prevent the clamp from scratching the paintwork/black coating of the lens bodies? Not a huge task to do this if required, will just use a scalpel with new blade and a steel ruler. For self-adhesive neoprene foam I would use something like this: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Adhesive-Back-Plain-Sponge-Rubber-Foam-Neoprene-EPDM-Sheet-1-5-mm-to-25-mm-Thick/223329287209?hash=item33ff767c29:g:jF0AAOSwqnlcDjU4 

Wilson

PS Just a thought, I wonder if a cut 'O' ring in the narrower grooves on either side of the larger central recess, might be a better idea than foam. I have a large trade box of all different sizes of 'O' rings from tiny up to about 7cm in diameter. W. 

Edited February 10, 2021 by wlaidlaw

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[Leicaiste]

No, there was no insert in the STA1.