Need rear lens cap size for 240mm symmar-s

[vinny]

Lens is a mid 80's Schneider symmar-s in prontor shutter. Front element takes 82mm accessories but i can't find the specs for the rear element. B&H sells the rear caps but i don't want to get the wront size as they are sold in 1mm increments. Anybody know the size and/or have a cap for sale?
thanks

vinny

[BrianShaw]

You can look it up in this table:

http://www.schneideroptics.com/info/...Group_Data.pdf

[vinny]

oops

[vinny]

Schneider's page says 65mm. Well, b&h's descriptions says to purchase a cap 1 or 2 mm's larger than the measured diameter of the lens. They don't have a 66 or 67mm cap. Are they full of it and should i just get the 65mm cap?

[Brian Ellis]

You can order caps directly from Schneider, just call and they'll send you the right size. I've bought several caps directly from them. Phone number is on their web site. I think I ordered from their New York office but if that isn't the right one they'll tell you.

[vinny]

Thanks, i'll try Schneider here in hollywood.

[BrianShaw]

Vinny,

My experience is that the caps are exactly the same size as the table specifies. I haven't seen that recommendation from B&H but I would question it. I have mistakenly bought caps 1mm too big (poor choice of measuring tool) and guess what... the caps are loose.

I don't know of a Schneider in Hollywood - their repair center is in the Valley... just south of the Tommies and the brewery. John Sioringus is the service manager.

I know Brian Ellis has had different and more positive experience than I have with ordering directly from Schneider (prior discussion on another earlier thread), but I have found it quicker and easier to order from B&H. You do what is best for you, though.

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