Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/04/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Pascal wrote: >One thing though I would like to ask fellow luggers who use the R8. I >have noticed that if you manipulate the 70-180 APO on the R8 (like >focussing), there is some play on the lens mount (only some millimeters >but it can be felt). This has nothing to do with the lens, but with the >body. and > [snip]Never got this impression with my Nikons. You mentioned Nikons. This issue has been repeatedly raised on the Nikon Digest with several of there camera. I remember several complaints with the F5 and I think the N90s/F90x and the FM2n. Always noticed with long heavy lenses. Personally I noticed it with both my F5 and my FM2n, though more so with the F5. The consensus was it's normal. Art Art Searle, W2NRA, w2nra@erols.com, Lake Grove, Long Island, NY, USA 20 miles east of Nikon USA, 70 miles east of Leica USA Art