KFo Posted October 22, 2023 Share #1  Posted October 22, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) I am looking the need to do a repair on my favorite lens, Canon 28mm f2.8 LTM.  I note that the screws (flat blade) are remarkably thin slotted. Since I hate working with cheap tools, and also hate buggering screws, anyone can recommend high quality tiny screw drivers for lenses?  Available in europe. 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/383329-quality-lens-screwdrivers/?do=findComment&comment=4879879'>More sharing options...
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hmzimelka Posted October 22, 2023 Share #2  Posted October 22, 2023 I use some quality Wera drivers and shave them flat with a sharpening stone and then finish them with some sand paper. Usually it requires shaving all sides for the correct width and thickness.  1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anbaric Posted October 22, 2023 Share #3 Â Posted October 22, 2023 I like VESSEL screwdrivers. These are designed for working with Japanese screws, which are made to the JIS standard (if you see what looks like a Phillips screw on a Japanese lens, it's almost certainly JIS, which has a different profile and can be damaged by a Phillips screwdriver). They make various sets of precision screwdrivers, including flat head drivers, and you can find them on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=vessel+precision+screwdriver 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernstk Posted October 22, 2023 Share #4  Posted October 22, 2023 Check out watch makers screwdrivers. Bergeon are an excellent Swiss brand. Bergeon 6899-P05 Set of 5 Watchmakers Ergonomic Screwdrivers Swiss Tools : Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools Other sizes are available Ernst  1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitroplait Posted October 22, 2023 Share #5  Posted October 22, 2023 As @Anbaric notes, you need JIS drivers for Japanese lenses. Vessel products are generally good, Japanese made and kind of inexpensive for the quality. I don't trust screwdrivers manufactured outside of Japan to be truly JIS, even if they are labeled as such. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kl@usW. Posted October 22, 2023 Share #6  Posted October 22, 2023 vor 8 Stunden schrieb KFo: I am looking the need to do a repair on my favorite lens, Canon 28mm f2.8 LTM.  I note that the screws (flat blade) are remarkably thin slotted. Since I hate working with cheap tools, and also hate buggering screws, anyone can recommend high quality tiny screw drivers for lenses?  Available in europe. 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!  seems you have a fungus on your  lens.... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFo Posted October 22, 2023 Author Share #7  Posted October 22, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) 42 minutes ago, Kl@usW. said: seems you have a fungus on your  lens.... Ya.  Didn't know it until I took that picture with the handy iPhone.  I haven't noticed anything in images taken with this lens, but I'm going to go back and see if I can see it knowing about where it should be. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmradman Posted October 22, 2023 Share #8  Posted October 22, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, KFo said: Ya.  Didn't know it until I took that picture with the handy iPhone.  I haven't noticed anything in images taken with this lens, but I'm going to go back and see if I can see it knowing about where it should be. Fungus in the lens picture looks like a snowflake. Regarding screwdrivers Japanese Vessel brand is top class, best known for cross type as JIS is different than European Philips, actually works better with both Japanese and other standards.  They also provide wide range of good quality flat screwdrivers. You are Spanish, local brand is called IRAZOLA or similar, make good quality tools, I have both cross and flat small sizes which I ordered some time ago from Spanish guy who is still making lens adapters (google Leitax). Two other good brands are German, Wiha and Werra. Edited October 22, 2023 by mmradman 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted October 22, 2023 Share #9  Posted October 22, 2023 Wiha 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFo Posted October 23, 2023 Author Share #10 Â Posted October 23, 2023 Thanks for the replies! Â I've ordered a set of Vessel screw drivers. Â Never heard of the brand but they look well up to the job. I had forgotten about Wiha and didn't know about Irazola so I put that in the mental bank just in case. Â The Bergeon also appear to be high quality but I decided to stick with Japanese manufacture. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotomas Posted October 26, 2023 Share #11  Posted October 26, 2023 Am 23.10.2023 um 00:48 schrieb mmradman: Two other good brands are German, Wiha and Werra. The second brand is called Wera. The Werra is a river.😉 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmradman Posted October 26, 2023 Share #12  Posted October 26, 2023 13 hours ago, fotomas said: The second brand is called Wera. The Werra is a river.😉 1+ You must be working in educational sector. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hteasley Posted October 28, 2023 Share #13 Â Posted October 28, 2023 You want this GoBox set from Wiha: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLTNKRQ6 Wiha is a German tool company, and the quality is outstanding. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotomas Posted October 28, 2023 Share #14  Posted October 28, 2023 Am 26.10.2023 um 21:43 schrieb mmradman: 1+ You must be working in educational sector. I had to admit that you are right.😉 This forum is such a helpful place, where you can learn lot's of things. So do I in this thread. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrogallol Posted October 28, 2023 Share #15  Posted October 28, 2023 I bought some Wera screwdrivers after reading about them in another thread about which screwdrivers to buy. They seem to be good quality. 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/383329-quality-lens-screwdrivers/?do=findComment&comment=4884497'>More sharing options...
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