60mm lens cap for Pro Tessar

[bernard_L]

I have two Pro-Tessars for my Contaflex: 35mm and 85mm. Both have an S60 filter thread, i.e. a 60mm male thread on the lens side. I have no lens cap. Found some makeshift caps for the rear side; still need to procure 60mm push-on front caps. I reside in Europe (meaning US sources are out because of shipping).

I found these:
https://www.fotoimpex.de/shopen/sys...Lens caps&cache=1457882824&nocache=1457882824
and am seeking first-hand opinion from anyone who has used the same caps on a Pro-Tessar. How do they fit (too loose, too tight, sorta ok?)

Thank you

 

[John Koehrer]

You could use a slip-on cap. The problem then becomes finding an odd size inside diameter.
I've made a few with leather & they work fine but if you don't do crafty stuff yourself it's just as frustrating.

 

[macfred]

I use several push-on caps in 37.5, 52, 62 and 67mm) from http://www.lumiere-shop.de/index.php?page=categorie&cat=220&next_page=3
http://www.lumiere-shop.de/index.php?page=categorie&cat=220&next_page=3 -
all fit perfect on the corresponding lens (even with attached filters).

 

[bernard_L]

@ John Koehrer: slip-on/push-on is what I linked to; I wish I were competent with leather craft, could repair camera cases, but I'm not.
@ macfred: Useful info, as these seem to be Heliopan just like sold by fotoimpex
Thank you both for responding an providing information

 

[paul_c5x4]

I needed a push-on cap for a vintage Dagor lens a while back - Found one in the rubbish bin eventually. It was originally a lid from a jar of peanut butter.

 

[macfred]

I needed a push-on cap for a vintage Dagor lens a while back - Found one in the rubbish bin eventually. It was originally a lid from a jar of peanut butter.

I use the cover plug from a pedestal of our beach umbrella as a push-on cap for my EBC FUJINON 90mm f/3.5 - it fits perfect on the lens shade. The lady of the house is not amused ...
I guess I have to go for one of the Heliopan caps.

 

[bernard_L]

@ paul_c5x4, macfred: I don't discount serendipitous lenscaps! The lid of a Fuji 35mm can snaps into a Vitoret's Skopar perfectly. And I already found the rear caps for my pro-Tessars in a similar way. But that takes time and luck. Another possibility is to enroll at the local community FabLab and learn 3D printing.

 

[Brett Rogers]

The Contaflexes were made in Europe, where you are, and the Pro Tessars you mention were originally supplied with push on black plastic caps. Why not just source the genuine caps? They won't be expensive and if you contact some of the dealers who actively trade these cameras on eBay it should not be too difficult to procure some. I have the genuine caps with all my Pro Tessars as they came with caps and bubbles. This is generally the easiest way to obtain them, too. Note that the Pro Tessars are also threaded externally for hoods and filters etc. A lot of people do not notice that.

I realise you don't want to pay US postage but lens caps are very compact items. You could also contact Pacific Rim. They have a lot of Contaflex stuff and I'd expect them to stock those items at a reasonable price. Last time I purchased something from them they were happy to arrange a less expensive postage option for me (I'm in Australia, so, from my perspective I suspect you have little to complain about, postage-wise).