spark303
Member
I recently picked up a 90mm Sonnar G for a very good price, but it didn't have a rear lens cap.
Looking around for one now now, I see the GK-R1 rear caps going for almost half the price I paid for the lens!
So, does anyone know where to pick one up for a reasonable price (in the UK would be nice!)? Or are there any alternative rear caps that would fit the G mount?
Many thanks
Gav
Looking around for one now now, I see the GK-R1 rear caps going for almost half the price I paid for the lens!
So, does anyone know where to pick one up for a reasonable price (in the UK would be nice!)? Or are there any alternative rear caps that would fit the G mount?
Many thanks
Gav
squirrel$$$bandit
Veteran
I was looking for a rear cap for my 28mm Biogon and didn't find it. But KEH had one for the longer lenses. You should email them. I think they were asking $30...
Monte920
Established
GK-R2 fits all G lenses. GK-R1 only fits 45mm and 90mm lenses. If you are also going to use 28mm, and/or 21mm lenses in the future, then don't buy GK-R1, buy GK-R2 instead. Because, when you are changing lenses, you will need to find GK-R1 for 45mm and 90mm, and GK-R2 for 21mm and 28mm. This is extremely cumbersome! I eventually bought extra GK-R2s for all my G lenses.
Both rear caps are expensive! GK-R1 costs around US$33 in KEH. GK-R2 costs around $43 when they had that in stock (now they don't). If you live in London, I advise you to buy it directly from Japan. Although you may need someone who understands Japanese to help you. This is the place you can order: http://zeiss0.hp.infoseek.co.jp/zaiko-acclist.htm
With overseas mail, it cost me about $28 for each GK-R2, still cheaper than what KEH had asked for.
Both rear caps are expensive! GK-R1 costs around US$33 in KEH. GK-R2 costs around $43 when they had that in stock (now they don't). If you live in London, I advise you to buy it directly from Japan. Although you may need someone who understands Japanese to help you. This is the place you can order: http://zeiss0.hp.infoseek.co.jp/zaiko-acclist.htm
With overseas mail, it cost me about $28 for each GK-R2, still cheaper than what KEH had asked for.
Monte920
Established
By the way, this is why your G 90mm was very cheap, because it did not have a rear cap!!
All Contax G series accessories are very expensive, and hard to get. If you are able to live without those accessories, then you have the bargains. Otherwise, nowadays I simply do not want to buy any Contax cameras or lenses lacking their essential accessories.
spark303
Member
I've figured that out now
The lens was around $80, so paying another $30 for a lens cap seems a bit excessive. I'll just have to keep my eyes out to see if anything comes up for less...Cheers
Gav
joachim
Convicted Ektachome user
Just for the sake of completeness, the 35/2 takes a GK-R1 as well.
charlesfoto
Established
You're getting a super deal on the 90, a great lens. I wouldn't hesitate shelling out another $30 for the rear cap in order to protect its contacts.
squirrel$$$bandit
Veteran
Yeah, that's a great price. I paid 125 for one with a cap, and I felt that I was getting a fantastic deal.
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rich815
Guest
That is a super deal on that lens. And a great lens it is. Do not fixate on the cap price to the lens price, what's the point? You want to protect your lens with a cap so get the cap and be done with it. That cap would be worth $80 if you end of poking the rear element because you decided to see if you could save $10 eventually on a cap you need now.
uhligfd
Well-known
You cannot really "poke the rear element" of the 90mm lens since it is recessed about 1/2 an inch. The cap is just nice to keep the dust out and the rain, and to no accidentally lodge the gum wrapper in its rear ... when in the bag ...