Chris Elkerton Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Hi, Anyone know where I can buy a replacement Lomo square front cap/cover from? I was thinking of getting one made somewhere, but just thought I would ask. Thanks, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell Anway Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Get one made... I hope that doesn't sound dismissive, but I've literally never seen one for sale. And if i sold you one, I'd need one... I'd imagine most people with any sort of access are in the same boat. Also, frankly. i'm not sure a leather and velvet lens cover that's fourty years old is even a good idea. Every time i look at my 35mm I'm terrified that there is mold lurking in that skanky old lens cover, then fearfully pack it with more dessicant. Chris Elkerton 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
au8ust Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Yeah, just get one made. I think Tito has done it before. I actually have one cap here with me but I'd rather keep it for future use. Tito Ferradans and Chris Elkerton 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Elkerton Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 Thanks guys. Think I will do that. I do remember there was a guy selling them on eBay a few years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans Punk Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 I bypassed the pretty leather cap by buying a diopter holder from RAF camera...enables a circular cap up front, as well as quick filter/ diopter changes: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Diopter-holder-for-LOMO-square-front-anamorphic-lens-or-attachment-93x1-5mm-v2-/141055364173?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20d78e0c4d - But yeah, I would also like to get a leather one made, preferably from an old Russian guy with a beard. Chris Elkerton 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Elkerton Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 Thanks Hans, I am looking at one of those RAF adapters. I'm also looking at one of Alan's 82mm .25 doublets. What size diopters are you using with yours. Do you think I would have vignette issues on full frame? Haha, where does one find a Russian gentleman with a beard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans Punk Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 I've got an Oct-18 50mm front with 75mm Lomo prime, PL mounted and used on a PL converted 7D. I put a 93>82mm step down on the RAF adapter and use 82mm circular diopters/ ND's/ caps etc. This setup does not vignette on APSC. I also can put an 82>77>82 combo of step rings upfront to create a lip for a clamp on mattebox. If your squarefront is Oct-18, you may have to shave the bolt head of your front lens rail support bracket to get the RAF adapter to fit flush. If your LOMO is Oct-19, you wont have an issue. I just tried it on 5d3 (duel focus configuration) with 85mm taking lens - does not vignette, not sure if that answers your question. Chris Elkerton 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Elkerton Posted May 24, 2014 Author Share Posted May 24, 2014 Thanks Hans, Yes that helps a lot!! I have an OCT19 so no issues there. I have ordered one now, so I can do some testing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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