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Gatorengineer64
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 Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2021 1:48 am Post subject: Rangefinder lens storage? |
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Gatorengineer64 wrote:
Any suggestions on where to buy bolt cases or the like for storage of rangefinder lenses? I have built a nice little collection and want to start carrying them around with me in a protected manner.
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visualopsins
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visualopsins wrote:
https://www.thecasestore.com/
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Contax Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 28-70mm F3.5-4.5
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Gatorengineer64
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Gatorengineer64 wrote:
Thanks but thats for for bulk lens storage, I was hoping to find something like the old lens bubbles.... or bakelites....
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jamaeolus wrote:
I would love to see a company release a series of lens store/display bubbles designed for different mounts. I considered starting a company even. I would start with m42, and Leica, then exakta, adding various other mounts if it took off. Include a slot at the base for silica packets. Crystal clear polycarbonate.
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cooltouch
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cooltouch wrote:
Many if not most accessory rangefinder lenses came with compact leather carrying cases. I have a few LTM lenses that came with leather cases, and I can see how it might not be all that convenient carrying separate cases with you, but at least they're compact. I have a 100mm and a 35mm that came with finders, which also store in these cases without taking much extra room.
Seems to me that, if you just want a convenient way to carry several rangefinder lenses, you can get a small camera bag that has compartments and adjust the compartments so that they'll hold your lenses securely. I have several small camera bags that would work well for this. I have only four LTM lenses, and they could easily be stored in one of these small bags.
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visualopsins
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visualopsins wrote:
Reuse a food container? Maybe find something new at https://www.containerandpackaging.com/
Buy old rangefinder lens cases on ebay https://www.ebay.com/sch/107894/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=rangefinder+lens+case
EDIT: Maybe I picked up on Michael's thoughts as I was writing this reply? 
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Cameras: Sony ILCE-7RM2, Spotmatics II, F, and ESII, Nikon P4
Lenses:
M42 Asahi Optical Co., Takumar 1:4 f=35mm, 1:2 f=58mm (Sonnar), 1:2.4 f=58mm (Heliar), 1:2.2 f=55mm (Gaussian), 1:2.8 f=105mm (Model I), 1:2.8/105 (Model II), 1:5.6/200, Tele-Takumar 1:5.6/200, 1:6.3/300, Macro-Takumar 1:4/50, Auto-Takumar 1:2.3 f=35, 1:1.8 f=55mm, 1:2.2 f=55mm, Super-TAKUMAR 1:3.5/28 (fat), 1:2/35 (Fat), 1:1.4/50 (8-element), Super-Multi-Coated Fisheye-TAKUMAR 1:4/17, Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR 1:4.5/20, 1:3.5/24, 1:3.5/28, 1:2/35, 1:3.5/35, 1:1.8/85, 1:1.9/85 1:2.8/105, 1:3.5/135, 1:2.5/135 (II), 1:4/150, 1:4/200, 1:4/300, 1:4.5/500, Super-Multi-Coated Macro-TAKUMAR 1:4/50, 1:4/100, Super-Multi-Coated Bellows-TAKUMAR 1:4/100, SMC TAKUMAR 1:1.4/50, 1:1.8/55
M42 Carl Zeiss Jena Flektogon 2.4/35
Contax Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 28-70mm F3.5-4.5
Pentax K-mount SMC PENTAX ZOOM 1:3.5 35~105mm, SMC PENTAX ZOOM 1:4 45~125mm
Nikon Micro-NIKKOR-P-C Auto 1:3.5 f=55mm, NIKKOR-P Auto 105mm f/2.5 Pre-AI (Sonnar), Micro-NIKKOR 105mm 1:4 AI, NIKKOR AI-S 35-135mm f/3,5-4,5
Tamron SP 17mm f/3.5 (51B), Tamron SP 17mm f/3.5 (51BB), SP 500mm f/8 (55BB), SP 70-210mm f/3.5 (19AH)
Vivitar 100mm 1:2.8 MC 1:1 Macro Telephoto (Kiron)
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Lightshow
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| Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2021 10:16 pm Post subject: |
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Lightshow wrote:
A microfibre cloth to wrap around and protect the lens finish, and it fit inside a small lens pouch like the old OM lens pouches.
I already have a few that came with a couple OM lenses, they're nice little bags with draw strings and has some padding to protect the lenses.
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eggplant
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| cooltouch wrote: |
| Seems to me that, if you just want a convenient way to carry several rangefinder lenses, you can get a small camera bag that has compartments and adjust the compartments so that they'll hold your lenses securely. I have several small camera bags that would work well for this. I have only four LTM lenses, and they could easily be stored in one of these small bags. |
For what it's worth, there's alot of bags that sell very slowly on eBay, can be had 99p winning bid. Just as I've had to do this recently, might aswell mention how you've got alot of easy choice. |
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KEO
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| jamaeolus wrote: |
| I would love to see a company release a series of lens store/display bubbles designed for different mounts. I considered starting a company even. I would start with m42, and Leica, then exakta, adding various other mounts if it took off. Include a slot at the base for silica packets. Crystal clear polycarbonate. |
I thought about making the bases out of copper, since it's a natural fungicide. |
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