Summicron 50 focus tab - swap tiger paw for half moon?

[rfaspen]

I'm wondering if it's possible to remove the tiger-paw focus tab and replace it with a half-moon focus tab. I'm talking about a v4 50mm summicron here.

Does anyone know?

 

[nobbylon]

I dont see why not but why bother? You'll need to find a tab first and then take the focus ring off. Maybe the holes for screws are different meaning a drill session. I'd just sell the paw lens and buy a scallop one instead. Had both a few times and identical.

 

[Richard G]

The bear-claw tab is terrific! Keep it. Much more useful than the concave one.

 

[fad gadget]

Yes it is, I've done the same thing on a 50 V4 and a 35 lV as well.

 

[rfaspen]

fad_gadget, did you make the switch yourself or have a technician to it? It would be good if it were possible.

I wonder why some folks prefer the tiger claw and not the half moon? Perhaps just that little finesse that's specific to each individual person...? Now sometimes I wish the Zeiss lenses at least had a tiger claw instead of that little bulge.

 

[fad gadget]

I had a tech do it, the focusing ring has to be removed to get to the tab screws underneath.
I usually end up with more parts than I started out with... 😉

I have the sonnar, I actually don't mind the bump!