Lens cap size for Symmar-S 135mm MC f5.6

[Jeff Bannow]

I have a pristine Symmar-S 135mm MC f5.6 that is missing both the front and rear caps. It looks like, at least on the front element, using a clip-on lens cap might scratch the glass. Does anyone know the slip-on cap sizes needed, and maybe where I could locate them?

Thanks!

[Aender Brepsom]

You'll need a 51mm push-on cap.

There are a few of them on eBay right now (not Schneider but other brands), but you should also be able to get such a cap in many stores. Kaiser makes generic caps in many sizes.

[Jeff Bannow]

You'll need a 51mm push-on cap.

There are a few of them on eBay right now (not Schneider but other brands), but you should also be able to get such a cap in many stores. Kaiser makes generic caps in many sizes.

Thanks. The 51mm is for the front, yes? Do you know what size the rear element needs?

[Aender Brepsom]

Yes, the 51mm is for the front. I don't know what size the rear caps needs to be, but since you have the lens, why not measure the rear element with a caliper?

[BradS]

The 135mm Symmar-S (at least the two that I have) takes 49mm filters up front and so, a 51mm slip on lens cap (as already pointed out). I like to use the Pentax brand snap in caps - they do not touch the glass. I can check the size of the rear when I get home tonight but, I think it may be...42mm or so?

[Jeff Bannow]

The 135mm Symmar-S (at least the two that I have) takes 49mm filters up front and so, a 51mm slip on lens cap (as already pointed out). I like to use the Pentax brand snap in caps - they do not touch the glass. I can check the size of the rear when I get home tonight but, I think it may be...42mm or so?

The lens I have takes a 49mm filter as well, so it sounds like 51mm is right.

[BradS]

It is a fantastic lens BTW.
Probably my most used.

[Jeff Bannow]

I hope to shoot with it this weekend.

It came from KEH as bargain - I don't know if this lens has ever even been used. The glass has no marks of any kind. It is in the older copal 0 with the white aperature lever, however the shutter sounds pretty good on all speeds - may be slow on the 500th though.

[Michael Jones]

I have a pristine Symmar-S 135mm MC f5.6 that is missing both the front and rear caps. It looks like, at least on the front element, using a clip-on lens cap might scratch the glass. Does anyone know the slip-on cap sizes needed, and maybe where I could locate them?

Thanks!

How about calling Schneider?

http://www.schneideroptics.com/

They can tell you the exact size and provide the proper cap. I've had great results with their service department, including ordering caps. Good luck.

Mike

[Gordon Moat]

I have the same lens, and the rear cap states 40.5mm in it. Instead of the stock front, I put a 49-52mm step up ring on it, and use a 54mm slip-on cap instead, though I could also now use a 52mm clip-on cap.

This is also my most used lens on 4x5. It sits in the camera folded up, and makes a nice fast set-up with a good overall vantage.

Ciao!

Gordon Moat Photography