Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/12/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Gary Whalen wrote, to Ted Grant: >My point is simply this: if the lense is delivered in a condition >LESS than it should be then why? Leica has mechanical and optical specifications for every product that they manufacture. If a specimen meets or exceeds those specifications, then where is the complaint? With a lens the relevant parameters are optical and mechanical. If the lens meets or exceeds its optical and mechanical design spec, I think that such complaints amount to snivelling about cosmetics. As Erwin points out, current *production* samples of some Leica optics are producing MTF measurements that exceed theoretical predictions, a sign that superlative production controls are in place. If optical and mechanical parameters are *not* met, or if a lens simply falls apart (as some have) there's a problem. The extent and severity of *this* problem is relevant and is being discussed here. So far I am unconvinced that it is serious, and I am convinced that Leica (USA, anyhow) is good about dealing with such problems where they occur. But I have little patience for people who view their cameras, Leica or otherwise, as jewelry rather than as tools. - -Alexey .......................................................................... Alexey Merz | URL: http://www.webcom.com/alexey | email: alexey@webcom.com