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WTB MF Lenses Spanner Wrench
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Around early 2000s there was a run of spanner wrenches done by MF Lenses. I would like to buy one (used) if anyone is willing to part ways with theirs.


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http://forum.mflenses.com/spanner-wrench-from-mflenses-just-received-t14533.html

Anybody know who sells these now?



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I don't even know what that is Smile

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Geoffrey Blackwell


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bandagepeas wrote:
I don't even know what that is Smile

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Geoffrey Blackwell


It is a wrench used to remove / tighten threaded lens retaining rings and other slotted retaining nuts used in lens assemblies.

They tend to have two flat-head screwdriver style tips (or pointed tips) which engage in the small opposing slots seen on those retaining rings.

It is recommended to use such a spanner wrench as it significantly reduces the risk of slipping and accidental damage compared to inappropriate improvised use of e.g. a compass or dividers.

Most ones available for hobby & service centre use are width-adjustable, like the one shown above in this thread, so you only need a small selection of them to tackle most encountered retainer rings.

During lens assembly in the factory they tend to use calibrated-width ones specifically designed to each retainer ring to be tightened. These are usually constructed such as to help set/guide the retainer ring properly, and are often constructed as a nylon cylinder with steel inserts and a rear handle to facilitate a secure grip. See below video around the 30 sec. mark for an example of one of those used in the factory:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Oyud3EA9kE