Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/01/04

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Subject: Re: [Leica] the new kid on the block and question #1
From: "Mark Hammons" <astair@ix.netcom.com>
Date: Mon, 4 Jan 1999 21:59:25 -0600
 
>
>>If it's a "skinny" (l970s or later) Tele-elmarit, don't take it at any 
>>price...the lens groups are not "welded" they're "swaged" -- but 
>>yes, it is a problem.....
>
>
>Walter, pray, try not to post bosh like this.
>
>Yes, there can be a problem with the skinny Tele-Elmarit.  But it only
>affects a small percentage of the production run, and these lenses are
>otherwise delightful.  I would suggest that a potential buyer be cautious,
>but a sound skinny Tele-Elmarit is a wonderful lens, in every regard.
>
>Marc
>
>

Could someone further expound on this problem with some of the
Skinny tele-ele's?


Mark Hammons