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Jesito
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 Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 11:56 pm Post subject: Spanner wrench from MFLenses : Just received |
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Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 11:56 pm Post subject: Spanner wrench from MFLenses : Just received |
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Jesito wrote:
Today I've got a parcel in the post box. It contained the so long awaited spanner wrench to open lenses. There was also a set of rubber cups also to open lenses. Both very well packed.
I've been trying the spanner wrench first to open a Cosinon 135 M42 lens. The rear side lens was spotted from the inside of what seemed some kind of oil.
It took me a few minutes to setup the wrench for that lens. What most has puzzled me compared to the old indian wrenches is the solid feeling the wrench has once setup. The indian ones trend to wobble as soon as one puts some pressure on them. Not so with the MFLenses one!.
The kit comes in a box, like if it were a jewel (it's somewhat!). Two sets of bits, one flat and the other pointed. Even including the necessary Allen key to adjust the screws.
Since an image is worth a thousand words, let's put some 4.000 words condensed 
In summary: Highly recommended, a nice tool for lens opening.
Kind regards,
Jes.
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Jesito's backsack:
Zooms Sigma 70-300, Tamron 35-135 and 70-210 short, 70-210 long, 28-70 CF Macro, 35-70, 35-80, Vivitar 70-210 KA, Tamron 70-250.
Fixed Industar-50, , Tamron 24mm, Tamron 135mm, Sands Hunter 135mm, Pancolar 50mm, Volna-3, many Exakta lenses
DSLR SIGMA SD9 & SD14, EOS 5D, Sony A700 and NEXF3, Oly E-330, E-400, E-450, E-1
TLR/6x6/645 YashicaMat, Petri 6x45, Nettar, Franka Solida, Brilliant
SLR Minolta X300, Fuji STX II, Praktica VLC3, Pentax P30t, EXA500, EXA 1A, Spotmatic(2), Chinon CM-4S, Ricoh, Contax, Konica TC-X , Minolta 5000, 7000i, 3Sxi, EOS 500 and CX
Rangefinders Chinon 35EE, Konica C35 auto, Canonet 28, Yashica Lynx, FED-2, Yashica electro 35, Argus C3 & C4, Regula Cita III, Voigtlander Vitoret (many), Welta Welti-I, Kodak Signette 35, Zorki-4, Bessa-R & L, Minolta Weathermatic, olympus XA2
Compact Film Konica C35V, Voigtlander Vitorets, Canon Prima Super 105, Olympus XA2 and XA3
Compact Digital Olympus C-5050, Aiptek Slim 3000, Canon Powershot A540, Nikon 5200, SIGMA DP1s, Polaroid X530, IXUS55, Kodak 6490, Powershot G9 and G10
CSCCanon EOS-M, Samsung NX100 and NX210, Lumix G5, NEX-F3 |
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Attila
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Attila wrote:
Thank you for your report ! |
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Screamin Scott
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Screamin Scott wrote:
How much did it cost?
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hk300
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hk300 wrote:
jes ... did you try the rubbers?
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Attila
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Attila wrote:
Click here to see on Ebay 36.5 USD. +shipping
5% discount if we pass Ebay and you buy here. |
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Jesito
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Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 5:40 am Post subject: |
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Jesito wrote:
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| jes ... did you try the rubbers? |
Not yet, I got the small rubber set and for this lens they were not useful, but I'll try tonigth with two more lenses that I have to clean. I like the idea, should reduce the risk of accidentally damaging the lens.
Kind regards,
Jes.
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Jesito's backsack:
Zooms Sigma 70-300, Tamron 35-135 and 70-210 short, 70-210 long, 28-70 CF Macro, 35-70, 35-80, Vivitar 70-210 KA, Tamron 70-250.
Fixed Industar-50, , Tamron 24mm, Tamron 135mm, Sands Hunter 135mm, Pancolar 50mm, Volna-3, many Exakta lenses
DSLR SIGMA SD9 & SD14, EOS 5D, Sony A700 and NEXF3, Oly E-330, E-400, E-450, E-1
TLR/6x6/645 YashicaMat, Petri 6x45, Nettar, Franka Solida, Brilliant
SLR Minolta X300, Fuji STX II, Praktica VLC3, Pentax P30t, EXA500, EXA 1A, Spotmatic(2), Chinon CM-4S, Ricoh, Contax, Konica TC-X , Minolta 5000, 7000i, 3Sxi, EOS 500 and CX
Rangefinders Chinon 35EE, Konica C35 auto, Canonet 28, Yashica Lynx, FED-2, Yashica electro 35, Argus C3 & C4, Regula Cita III, Voigtlander Vitoret (many), Welta Welti-I, Kodak Signette 35, Zorki-4, Bessa-R & L, Minolta Weathermatic, olympus XA2
Compact Film Konica C35V, Voigtlander Vitorets, Canon Prima Super 105, Olympus XA2 and XA3
Compact Digital Olympus C-5050, Aiptek Slim 3000, Canon Powershot A540, Nikon 5200, SIGMA DP1s, Polaroid X530, IXUS55, Kodak 6490, Powershot G9 and G10
CSCCanon EOS-M, Samsung NX100 and NX210, Lumix G5, NEX-F3 |
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martinsmith99
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martinsmith99 wrote:
I was just about to post a question about lens spanners.
I need to get 2 apart to sort diaphragms out. Where can I get the 5% discount for these?
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SkedAddled
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SkedAddled wrote:
| martinsmith99 wrote: |
I was just about to post a question about lens spanners.
I need to get 2 apart to sort diaphragms out. Where can I get the 5% discount for these? |
I'm in the same boat, and after seeing Jes's pictures, i want one. Should we place our orders from the main page's "Store" to enjoy the reduced price?
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Vivitar 28 f/2.8 OM - Zuiko 50 f/1.8 OM - Tamron SP 28-80 f/3.5 AD2[Favorite!] - Hanimar 135 f/3.5 M42 - Soligor 135 f/2.8 T4 - Tamron SP 60-300 f/3.8 AD2 - Soligor 75-260 f/4.5 M42 - Soligor 400 f/6.3 T4 - Soligor 500 f/8 T2 Cat + Matched 2X TC - Addiction Growing!
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hk300
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hk300 wrote:
you can pm me or Attila if you want to order this part.
Discounted Price is for MFLmembers: usd38 shipped to Europe/ North America/ Australia
we are still working on the webshop.
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SkedAddled
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Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 12:21 am Post subject: |
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SkedAddled wrote:
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you can pm me or Attila if you want to order this part.
Discounted Price is for MFLmembers: usd38 shipped to Europe/ North America/ Australia |
PM sent.
That price is only a few dollars more than the el-cheapo tools being shipped from India!
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Of course I'm all right! Why? What have you heard!?
Canon Digital EOS 5D Mk IV, EOS 50D, Powershot S3 iS
Vivitar 28 f/2.8 OM - Zuiko 50 f/1.8 OM - Tamron SP 28-80 f/3.5 AD2[Favorite!] - Hanimar 135 f/3.5 M42 - Soligor 135 f/2.8 T4 - Tamron SP 60-300 f/3.8 AD2 - Soligor 75-260 f/4.5 M42 - Soligor 400 f/6.3 T4 - Soligor 500 f/8 T2 Cat + Matched 2X TC - Addiction Growing!
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Attila
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Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 1:15 am Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
| SkedAddled wrote: |
| hk300 wrote: |
you can pm me or Attila if you want to order this part.
Discounted Price is for MFLmembers: usd38 shipped to Europe/ North America/ Australia |
PM sent.
That price is only a few dollars more than the el-cheapo tools being shipped from India! |
I also started with Indian tools as almost everybody very easy to make scratch even on lens when jumping up from my hands. |
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hk300
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hk300 wrote:
| SkedAddled wrote: |
| hk300 wrote: |
you can pm me or Attila if you want to order this part.
Discounted Price is for MFLmembers: usd38 shipped to Europe/ North America/ Australia |
PM sent.
That price is only a few dollars more than the el-cheapo tools being shipped from India! |
Click here to see on Ebay
Total cost is gbp22 + 8 shipping = gbp30 = usd42.6approx
MFL price for MFL spanner tool: usd38 shipped
So ... MFL members can get EVEN CHEAPER than the Indian tools 
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SkedAddled
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SkedAddled wrote:
Thank you, Alex.
Payment has just been sent.
I am looking forward to receiving these excellent tools.
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Craig
Of course I'm all right! Why? What have you heard!?
Canon Digital EOS 5D Mk IV, EOS 50D, Powershot S3 iS
Vivitar 28 f/2.8 OM - Zuiko 50 f/1.8 OM - Tamron SP 28-80 f/3.5 AD2[Favorite!] - Hanimar 135 f/3.5 M42 - Soligor 135 f/2.8 T4 - Tamron SP 60-300 f/3.8 AD2 - Soligor 75-260 f/4.5 M42 - Soligor 400 f/6.3 T4 - Soligor 500 f/8 T2 Cat + Matched 2X TC - Addiction Growing!
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hk300
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hk300 wrote:
| SkedAddled wrote: |
Thank you, Alex.
Payment has just been sent.
I am looking forward to receiving these excellent tools. |
got it ... thanks!
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rick44
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rick44 wrote:
Money paypaled.
Anybody want to buy some slightly used Indian tools.
Just kidding about buying Indian tools.
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Attila
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Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 12:59 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
I got today this nice feedback.
"I have just received the lens spanner wrench from Hong Kong. It is really very good and I am very satisfied with it. I have already a spanner set from SK Grimes in the USA, but the ends of their spanners are a little too thick for some of my lenses and the new one from you is just perfect. Many thanks for an excellent transaction, and many thanks also for the quick work from your source in Hong Kong." |
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Jesito
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Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 2:25 pm Post subject: |
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Jesito wrote:
I think it's the feeling of all of us that have bought it... 
Regards,
Jes.
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Jesito's backsack:
Zooms Sigma 70-300, Tamron 35-135 and 70-210 short, 70-210 long, 28-70 CF Macro, 35-70, 35-80, Vivitar 70-210 KA, Tamron 70-250.
Fixed Industar-50, , Tamron 24mm, Tamron 135mm, Sands Hunter 135mm, Pancolar 50mm, Volna-3, many Exakta lenses
DSLR SIGMA SD9 & SD14, EOS 5D, Sony A700 and NEXF3, Oly E-330, E-400, E-450, E-1
TLR/6x6/645 YashicaMat, Petri 6x45, Nettar, Franka Solida, Brilliant
SLR Minolta X300, Fuji STX II, Praktica VLC3, Pentax P30t, EXA500, EXA 1A, Spotmatic(2), Chinon CM-4S, Ricoh, Contax, Konica TC-X , Minolta 5000, 7000i, 3Sxi, EOS 500 and CX
Rangefinders Chinon 35EE, Konica C35 auto, Canonet 28, Yashica Lynx, FED-2, Yashica electro 35, Argus C3 & C4, Regula Cita III, Voigtlander Vitoret (many), Welta Welti-I, Kodak Signette 35, Zorki-4, Bessa-R & L, Minolta Weathermatic, olympus XA2
Compact Film Konica C35V, Voigtlander Vitorets, Canon Prima Super 105, Olympus XA2 and XA3
Compact Digital Olympus C-5050, Aiptek Slim 3000, Canon Powershot A540, Nikon 5200, SIGMA DP1s, Polaroid X530, IXUS55, Kodak 6490, Powershot G9 and G10
CSCCanon EOS-M, Samsung NX100 and NX210, Lumix G5, NEX-F3 |
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Attila
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Attila wrote:
| Jesito wrote: |
I think it's the feeling of all of us that have bought it...
Regards,
Jes. |
That is great! Thanks! |
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hk300
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hk300 wrote:
I am pleased that all the users of this spanner are so satisfied!
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SkedAddled
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SkedAddled wrote:
Indeed. I could not be happier with mine, as my review reflects. Thanks to you guys, Attila and Alex, for making these available.
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Of course I'm all right! Why? What have you heard!?
Canon Digital EOS 5D Mk IV, EOS 50D, Powershot S3 iS
Vivitar 28 f/2.8 OM - Zuiko 50 f/1.8 OM - Tamron SP 28-80 f/3.5 AD2[Favorite!] - Hanimar 135 f/3.5 M42 - Soligor 135 f/2.8 T4 - Tamron SP 60-300 f/3.8 AD2 - Soligor 75-260 f/4.5 M42 - Soligor 400 f/6.3 T4 - Soligor 500 f/8 T2 Cat + Matched 2X TC - Addiction Growing!
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Dream Merchant
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Dream Merchant wrote:
Bringing this thread back up to say a BIG THANK YOU to Alex for the wonderful wrench!
It's everything that folks here describe!
The only small point I would look out for it that the first time I tried tightening/loosening the little hex grub bolts, the hex spanner slipped in the bolt head. I stopped there for fear of stripping the hex recess in the bolt. I'm not sure if it's the bolt or hex wrench material that's a little soft.
On the whole, I'm still impressed. |
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greg wrote:
I purchased this tool a couple of months ago as a 'just in case I need it'.
Today I went to a local shop that started business in 1860. It was a sad day as the owner had emailed me yesterday that her lease was not being re-newed and she had decided to close up the store front and concentrate on eBay and their website. I've been doing business there since 1974.
She had four M42 mount wides in the case. All have some sort of problem and I got them for $8USD. The one I really wanted of the group was the Pentacon - Made in GDR- 2.8/29. I used this tool to remove the rear lens for a look see, There is a small spot of fungus on the second lens from the rear.
Tomorrow I will attempt to further disassemble the lens following the instructions for a similar Pentacon lens posted here in MFlenses using this tool. Without this website I would have never been looking at the lens, let alone see it as something worth more than $2, or have a decent tool to use.
A thank you to this website, the information here, and the membership in general.
And, yes, that is 1860 - not 1960 above.
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Attila
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Attila wrote:
How sad! Hard to see this places are close each after. I am glad you could you use well our spanner wrench. Thanks for Alex we have many great carefully selected tools. |
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Silicium777
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Silicium777 wrote:
Oh, glad to see this report. This instrument looks nice and sturdy, while kept at an affordable price. Much cheaper than the interchangeable ends spanner wrench made in USA.
I struggle sometimes with the poor quality indian spanner wrenches. Sometimes the job gets done without problem, sometimes a much precise and stable grip on rings is needed. |
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filmophile
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filmophile wrote:
Are these wrenches still available for direct purchase? About time I had some I think. |
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