Hi, I have a lens which was converted as you'd like. I'll dig it out, examine it, and maybe even send some pics. Give me a day or two.
shel Don Herring wrote: > > Been digging my SMCT Screwmount 500/4.5 a bunch since I've gotten my lens > support issues out of the way. > > The biggest hassle I have at the moment is dealing with the screw mount > adapter and my *ist-d. So, I've been thinking about a semi permanent > attachment of the adapter to the lens. > > I've tried removing the locking spring from the adaptor and using the screw > to set the adapter on the lens, but it doesn't seem to hold. Which has lead > to the thought of drilling a small hole or indent into to thread for the > screw to set into. > > I've also thought about some form of adhesive to attach the adapter to the > lens, but I'm kind of torn as to what to use. I know epoxy would do the > trick, but that would make it permanent. I've also thought about some of > that blue thread lock compound but am unsure if that would be sufficient. > > Has anyone used any type of adhesive in this manner, and how did it work > out? Any other thoughts? I would like to come up with a solution that > could be reversed if need be. > > tia > > Don
