Originally posted by stevebrot It appears you have the flanged adapter rather than the kind that sets into the K-mount opening. A few points:
- Loss of infinity focus is the rule with that type of adapter.
- If you want to affix the adapter permanently, use thread locking compound, but be sure and use the kind that allows future removal.
- Quality of finish varies with brand of adapter. I have a Fotodiox Pro model that so far is resistant to chipping.
Steve
I have the tool (stainless parallel adjustable bars, one side like a flat screwdriver and one side like a conic pointer used to unscrew / screw lenses rings fixations)
and on this pentacon it is very easy to adjust the front lens, there is no front ring like on almost all lenses.
But its focusing ring is very hard, I don't know how to make it easier to manipulate...
BTW I've put it on eBay and have quite lots of views so...
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Originally posted by GUB Find a rubber sink plug the right diameter. There are rubber sets of removal tools available.
This technique works for some lenses. the Bonus is the non infinity flanged adapter is more like a standard K mount lens.,
Very usefull kit indeed, can this be found on eBay ? Yes found from China at 30-40€ but a good friend is expert in repairing lenses and even bodies
and he has this kit, I can borrow it from him for free
He was able to repair the filters thread of my Series 1 and even to put me a +1 lens on my special focusing rubber circle part ! He has tons of old stuff like pro tripods... I'm lucky.