Several of the Leica M lenses
do have a built-in focus tab which makes focusing a lot easier. The reason is
that many of these lenses are rather compact, and a conventional focus ring
would be hard to handle. However, not
all of the Leica M lenses are equipped with a focus tab. For those of the Leica owners that would like
to see focus tabs on all lenses, there finally is a solution. It is one of those things that make you
wonder why you haven’t thought of this before.
Enter TAAB.
TAAB is a new company that
has come up with a solution. So new as a
matter of fact that TAAB is currently in the prototype stage. Working prototypes are available
for beta testers. They plan on launching a Kickstarter campaign to ramp up full
production in late spring 2015.
Unlike other lens tab
solutions, TAAB stretches to conform to your lens. No more screws, glue or zip ties. TAAB stays on but slips off with ease. Adding a tab to your lens has never been
easier. TAAB are made of very durable Neoprene. The material will stretch for a secure fit on
the lens. It will hold the stretch and
won’t deteriorate. TAAB will be
available in three sizes, Mini for rangefinder and other small lenses, Standard
for midsized rangefinder or other small lenses, and Hefty for most SLR lenses.
TAAB will be available for
purchase in late Spring 2015.
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This is a great idea. I wonder when they might be available. Late spring seems to be a bit optimistic.
ReplyDeleteWill there be additional sizes available? I am using some of the older Leica screw mount lenses. Not all of them have ficus tabs and some appear to be too small for even the smallest tab offered so far.
ReplyDeleteI do not know if additional sizes will be available in the future. The three sizes so far should cover most lenses where it makes since to use a focus tab.
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