Zeiss Contax Lenses/Rear Caps

[Steve Bellayr]

I have some vintage Zeiss Contax 50mm lenses (collapsible/non-collapsible) in dire need of rear lens caps. Anyone have recommendation for caps for these lenses without going the route of the expensive originals?

 

[Vickko]

I used pill bottles, where I cut the top off. Had to find the correct ones.

 

[B-9]

I second Vickko's idea, I used pill bottles for my Screwmount FED collapsibles. Great way to store in a box or display, not so much for in your bag.

Edit: I guess if you could find one large enough, you could avoid cutting up the cap and have a cheap bubble case!

 

[marcr1230]

this is perfect for 3D printing I would think

 

[sevo]

There always are a couple of sellers of replica/replacement lens caps on ebay. amedeo.m (of adapter fame, sometimes also active on RFF) once offered extremely slick ones, but he does not appear to have had any for some while. And there is some guy from Japan selling aluminium ones - for a price no 3d print can beat.

 

[CameraQuest]

see http://shop.cameraquest.com/nikon-contax-rangefinder-accessories/

 

[sevo]

see http://shop.cameraquest.com/nikon-contax-rangefinder-accessories/

Cool, I did not know you had NOS Nikon caps! Any chance you'll also get wide ones?

Both Nikon and modern caps on your site are outer bayonet, though - the OP asked for 50mm caps.

 

[CameraQuest]

Cool, I did not know you had NOS Nikon caps! Any chance you'll also get wide ones?

nope, only the tele caps.

On ebay you can find 50mm interior mount rear caps.

 

[zeissguy]

Rear Caps for Internal Mount Lenses

Rear Caps for Internal Mount Lenses

I have some vintage Zeiss Contax 50mm lenses (collapsible/non-collapsible) in dire need of rear lens caps. Anyone have recommendation for caps for these lenses without going the route of the expensive originals?

Rear caps that work with the 5cm & 50mm internal mount Contax lenses may be found on eBay. A seller with the handle of nobbysparrow located in Japan sells aluminum reproductions of the Zeiss #727 rear cap. The difference is that his caps do not have any felt lining. His price is $10.00 per cap. He also charges a single flat fee of $3.00 for worldwide shipping.

Link to nobbysparrow's eBay listing for rear caps for internal mount lenses

However, if you are looking for the vintage Zeiss #727 cap, they are pricey. Occasionally, they appear on eBay. Currently, Kevin Cameras has one listed as a Buy-It-Now, or Make Offer listing. His Buy-It-Now price is $80.00.

Kevin Camera's eBay listing for a Vintage Zeiss #727 Rear Cap