Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/03/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]John Collier wrote: > > I would get that 90mm looked at right away before any permanent damage is > done. Stephen Gandy's Classic Camera site* talks about the rear element of > the tele-elmarit often being damaged and good only for a paperweight! > > John Collier > > I will ship them today and you can refund the shipping after you see the > items for yourself. I am going to ship it by the "slow boat" if you do not > mind. Here is my info, send me yours. > > *URL is: http://www.cameraquest.com/classics.htm > > > From: john <bosjohn@mediaone.net> > > > > I just purchased, so to speak, a very expensive 35mm Summicron, not the Asph. > > I had inherited my father's Leica collection, which included a new unused M4-P > > 70th year commerative, with three lenses. The camera is still sealed in a > > plastic bag. I took out the lenses to examin them. The Tele-Elmarit has some > > kind hazing which looks spotty. I think this is the same as was discussed > > here a few weeks ago. The fifty seemed perfect. But when I took out the 35mm, > > the focusing tab was loose. On closer examination I found the tab had broken > > in half. This lens was valued at $1400 in perfect condition for the estate by > > a Leica expert. About the same as a new Asph. With the broken tab who knows. > > I could probably get a the tab fixed, but the lens would no longer be perfect > > and I could not, in good conscience sell it as new. I decided, therefore to > > use the lens as I do not presently have a 35mm user. I glued the tab back on > > and have shot several rolls. The negs, of course, look great. So maybe the > > tale is not so sad after all. > > > > Bosjohn Hi John Collier, The problem, what ever it is is near the front element, but think I should get the lens cleaned. I don't understand the second paragraph. Is this possibly ment for a different person? Bosjohn