ornate_wrasse 0 Posted September 11, 2008 My zoom gear for the Tokina 10-17, which had been on back order from Reef Photo, finally arrived yesterday I am expecting the Tokina 10-17 lens to be delivered today My question: what is the best way to put it on the lens and use it in my Subal housing? The reason I'm asking is because I was talking to a friend who told me that it took him 20 minutes to figure out how to put it on his Tokina 10-17 lens! (He uses the same camera, housing and lens as I do) I'd like to avoid such problems and, therefore, seek advice as how to do this before I try it myself and encounter potentially massive frustration. The good news is that the zoom gear arrived in plenty of time before my scheduled trip to Indonesia. I leave two weeks from today. Thanks for the help. Ellen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ehanauer 36 Posted September 11, 2008 Just press it on from the back, gears forward (toward the front of the lens). Push it far enough so the numbers of the zoom ratio show. Then tighten the plastic screws. It's easy. Two minutes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ornate_wrasse 0 Posted September 11, 2008 Just press it on from the back, gears forward (toward the front of the lens). Push it far enough so the numbers of the zoom ratio show. Then tighten the plastic screws. It's easy. Two minutes. Thanks, Eric. It doesn't sound difficult at all. I don't know why my friend was having such problems. I'll post again if I have problems when I try it tonight after the lens arrives. Ellen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DiveMasterMark 0 Posted September 11, 2008 I had my 10-17 in the water for the first time last week -- you'll love it! Eric's instructions are correct. (Mine fit snugly without much tightening of the screws.) As with any gear, ensure that it's even all the way around and that it meshes with the gear on the Subal housing. Have fun! Mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
philsokol 1 Posted September 11, 2008 And disengage the zoom knob on the housing before you slide the camera in Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimG 62 Posted September 12, 2008 Yeah, I agree with the lads: I can't see why your friend had a problem. Its just a matter of gently easing the ring on to the lens barrel. Its a two minute job. As Phil says, just disengage the AF/MF Subal switch before inserting lens. And away you go...... its a terrific U/W lens. No so great topside though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
