Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/12/29

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Importance of Coating Flaw?
From: Jeff Moore <jbm@instinet.com>
Date: Mon, 29 Dec 1997 19:30:25 -0500
 
CapsTeeth <CapsTeeth@aol.com> wrote:
> In addition to what others have said, there's also the likelihood that the
> flaw will contribute to a lower resale value somewhere down the road,
> regardless of whether it actually affects image quality or not.  To me there
> is no question I would send the lens back...and immediately, so that there
> would be no question as to the mark being a defect of manufacture.

Well... I don't buy these things to swap 'em like horses (does anyone swap 
horses "like horses" anymore?);  I buy 'em to take pictures with.  I'm 
interested in implications for the image on the film.  I'll have to go over 
this puppy with a fine-tooth comb, and see what a test roll reveals.

 -Jeff