Lens cap for Minolta Spotmeter F

Barbara

A
Barbara

  • 1
  • 0
  • 66
The nights are dark and empty

A
The nights are dark and empty

  • 9
  • 5
  • 124
Nymphaea's, triple exposure

H
Nymphaea's, triple exposure

  • 0
  • 0
  • 58
Nymphaea

H
Nymphaea

  • 1
  • 0
  • 49

Recent Classifieds

Forum statistics

Threads
198,928
Messages
2,783,249
Members
99,747
Latest member
Richard Lawson
Recent bookmarks
0

Diapositivo

Subscriber
Joined
Nov 1, 2009
Messages
3,257
Location
Rome, Italy
Format
35mm
Hallo,
I have a Minolta Spotmeter F which I bought second hand a few years ago, without the lens cap. I would like to buy a lens cap for it. The manual does not mention which diameter should I buy. I have to know as I don't think this stuff is so easy to find in a shop.

Measuring the diameter with a rule I find the outer diameter is probably 39mm (should use a calibre to be sure).

I suppose a generic lens cap with diameter 39mm should go, but I consider that usually lens caps are actually indicated with the thread filter mount diameter, which is on the inner side of the barrel. So a cap which is meant to fit a 49mm lens thread is actually a bit larger than that, as it has to cover also the thickness of the metal.

So the question is:
would a generic lens cap sold as 39mm diameter work?

something like this:

http://cgi.ebay.it/Objektivdeckel-S..._Camcorder_Objektivdeckel&hash=item35aaf53b8e

although I would go for something cheaper.

Thanks
Fabrizio
 

stillsilver

Member
Joined
Jun 30, 2006
Messages
259
Location
Oakdale, CA
Format
Multi Format
Hello Fabrizio, I checked my meter and the cap is a slip-on cap. Use the outside diameter when getting your cap.

Mike
 

Lee L

Member
Joined
Nov 17, 2004
Messages
3,281
Format
Multi Format
The internal thread size for the Spotmeter M and F lens barrel is 35.5mm. The O.D. of the barrel is close enough to dead on 39mm according to my vernier calipers.

The e-bay item linked to would be too large to catch the internal threads.

Lee
 

glbeas

Member
Joined
Sep 25, 2002
Messages
3,932
Location
Marietta, Ga. USA
Format
Multi Format
The threads I think are so it can accept a closeup accessory lens for metering in those ranges. I've got one but never tried it to see if it made a difference.
 

Lee L

Member
Joined
Nov 17, 2004
Messages
3,281
Format
Multi Format
Yes, that accessory is just to allow better, more accurate focus on the metering cell at close distances.

Lee
 
Photrio.com contains affiliate links to products. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links.
To read our full affiliate disclosure statement please click Here.

PHOTRIO PARTNERS EQUALLY FUNDING OUR COMMUNITY:



Ilford ADOX Freestyle Photographic Stearman Press Weldon Color Lab Blue Moon Camera & Machine
Top Bottom