Hose clamp and Sonnar 50/1.5

[regit]

I love the Sonnar 50/1.5... I love its sofa; I love the size (and I can't find anything smaller) ... but what I don't like is the long focusing throw of the lens+adapter combo...

A focusing tab should help ... so I bought a $2 hose clamp and clamped it onto the lens 😀

Although not much to look at, focusing is now quicker and by placing the "tab" on the other side, I now know which way to turn ... Here're some pics from the "enhanced" 50/1.5 😉

 

[Ronald M]

Nice pics. I see why you like it.

You might try a tie wrap instead, a big heavy duty one. To me the worm gear box is too big.

Put some tape under the clamp if you care about maring the lens.

 

[dexdog]

not very elegant, but effective. I have done something similar, using the base of a clamp-on lens hood that accepts screw in filter holders and lens hoods. Looks kinda goofy, but works.

 

[Flyfisher Tom]

Regit,

Very creative, and gives the lens a decidedly militant look. I'd be afraid to confront that lens in a dark alley 😀

As for the photos, the photographer and the optics continue to impress, as usual. Great shots.

Plus-X?