Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/09/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hello, I own 2 M Leicas (M2 and M3) and I am really discovering again = photography wit them. My lenses are classic chrome 50mmm DR Summicron = and the 35mm Summicron with goggles. I recently decided to get seriously into reflex photography, so I = thought that Leica R system will be a good choice. First I bought a = secondhand Leica R7 and later I bought through Internet a secondhand 3rd = cam 50mm Summicron. The lens was in "Boxed like new condition", but the = aperture ring is a bit loose and it's a bit hard to change from stop to = stop. Is it normal ?? The focusing ring is smooth and I had expected = that the opening ring would be like in my M-Summicrons, a mixed of = smoothness and "clickness".=20 May I have to return the lens to the shop ?? Finally I have to say that I was a bit disappointed with the quality = construction of the Summicron. It has a lot of plastics and it gives me = the feeling that it won't last foryears like my chrome M-Summicrons. The = R7 has also plastics but gives a better feeling. Please, let me know your opinions about this. Thanks. Xavier Planellas Barcelona(SPAIN)