Leica Eyepiece (1 Viewer)

MarkHows

Mostly Mammals

• Apr 30, 2008

• #1

My leica zoom 20-60 eyepiece got broken - ok fell from 8 feet onto rocks(insurance have given me the money to replace) but I am finding it difficult to get a replacement.

So a few questions

Where can I get one?

Is there just one 20-60 or have there been evolutions I need to be wary of.

Thanks

Mark

 

postcardcv

Super Moderator

Staff member

Supporter

• Apr 30, 2008

• #2

As far as I know there was only one version of this eyepeice, though the older ones will lack the scale for the 62mm scope. You may well have problems finding one as they have been unavailable from Leica for quite a while now. I'd guess that the best bet would be to leave your details with a number of retailers and ask them to look out for a secondhand one for you.

 

Alexis Powell

Natural history enthusiast

• May 1, 2008

• #3

I seem to recall that there are two versions of this eyepiece--I think the newer version has better eye-relief. The 20-60x is still fairly widely available, new, in the USA (e.g. B&H Photo).

--AP

 

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kabsetz

Well-known member

• May 1, 2008

• #4

Yes, there were (are) two versions, and the newer version is a little better both for eye-relief and edge sharpness. The change took place quite a few years back, so the likelihood of finding a new one of the older version is not high. As I don't own Leica, I don't remember what the distinguishing external differences between the versions were.

Kimmo

 

Rob Smallwood

Well-known member

• May 1, 2008

• #5

Doesn't the latest version have a locking mechanism?

 

garymh

Binocular Engineer

• May 1, 2008

• #6

The early version had a pull out eyecup. The improved later one has a twist out eyecup.

Part numbers are;

41001 First version. Pull out eyecup.
41005 Improved second version. Twist up eyecup.
41012 Improved second version with lock. Twist up eyecup.



Gary.

 

Craig H

Well-known member

• May 1, 2008

• #7

Dont know how desperate you are (I might regret this cause I'm tempted as well if it stays at these prices, even if there is a bit of a scratched lens):

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LEICA-TELEVID...oryZ3636QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

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Paul Hackett

Well-known member

• May 4, 2008

• #8

Mark

Try Ffordes Photographic Beualy Near Inverness, they might have one?

Tel 01463 783850

Rgds

Paul