Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/05/17

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Subject: Re: [Leica] 90mm f/2 APO ASPH
From: Mark Rabiner <mark@rabiner.cncoffice.com>
Date: Wed, 17 May 2000 12:33:13 -0700
References: <200005161807.LAA26981@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> <002501bfbff7$a3afd4a0$aa4a883e@default> <200005171609.JAA25713@mail2.mailbank.com>

Mikiro wrote:
> 
> At 4:35 pm +0200 17/5/00, Simon Lamb wrote:
> snip
> >I looked at a new 90mm f/2 APO ASPH today and noticed two things.  At
> >the side of the top curved element there was a small bit of white substance
> >trapped between the lens and the inside screw thread.  It was very small and
> >when I tried to brush it away there was a very fine and small hair attached.
> >The item seemed trapped and would not move and was, as I said very small.
> >
> >There was also a small mark on one of the internal elements.  I have seen
> >this on other lenses and they work fine.
> snip
> 
> Simon-
> In my limited experience (about 20 lenses), this sort of "defects" are
> fairly common.  If the lens is a new one, you can send it to Leica and have
> them make it as good as it should be, if you want.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> NO ARCHIVE
> 
> Mikiro
> Strasbourg Europe
> http://arbos.silva.net

OH MY!
Mark (strictly over the counter) Rabiner

In reply to: Message from "Jason Hall" <JASON@jbhall.freeserve.co.uk> ([Leica] Leicaflex SL MOT)