Elmar 50/2.8 - infinity lock wanted

[RichC]

This lens of mine is missing its infinity lock: the button, spring and screw.

Does anyone:

(1) have an unwanted infinity lock I could buy (I'm in the UK)
(2) know where I can get one
(3) know if one from a Soviet lens will fit?

TIA

 

[markinlondon]

I think a call to Peter at CRR Luton is in order here, Rich.

 

[RichC]

I think a call to Peter at CRR Luton is in order here

Did that prior to posting, Mark: unfortunately, no joy, and he doesn't know where I could find one, so I'm hoping that RFF will come up trumps...

 

[markinlondon]

Oh, that's a surprise. Good luck, you might also try Malcolm Taylor. There's usually an ad in the back of AP.

 

[ben lloyd]

I would try DAG, he has a lot of parts:
dagcam@chorus.net

Or phone Parts at Leica in Milton Keynes, they were able to find me the metal loop for an M6 strap!

I've also compared the locks on my rigid 50/2 (most probably the same lock as the Elmar) and an Industar-22, the russian one wouldn't transfer over as its too small in length by about 0.75mm. The collar on the tab of the 'cron is higher.

 

[RichC]

Thanks Ben - Mark roolz: Malcolm Taylor can indeed sort me out!

 

[markinlondon]

Thanks Ben - Mark roolz: Malcolm Taylor can indeed sort me out!

Hey, I knew that 😎 😎

Glad you got it sorted, Rich