Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/09/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]If the metal is alloyed into the lens, John is probably correct - the glass is literally changing its opacity (kind of like cataracts). Here's an out-of-the blue suggestion! Is the haze uniform? If so, maybe compensate for it using filters. How much did you pay for it? If it isn't outrageous, maybe I can offer to buy it from you. No tricks up my sleeve to restore it, but I'd be interested in seeing what's inside. ...Vick Roland Smith wrote: > I purchased a 35mm Summicron with eyes on Ebay that was correctly > represented to contain haze. The condition of the lens was not overstated. > > Upon its receipt, I sent it to a camera repair that has successfully cla'd > other Leitz lenses for me. It wouldn't clean. > > I sent it to John Van Stelton who indicated that the glass used in this lens > has metal in it and will oxidize and is not cleanable. The two elements > with the problem are the ones on each side of the aperture diaphragm. He > cannot eliminate the haze. > > While I greatly respect John's professional opinion, I am curious to know if > anyone on this site has any suggestions before I scrap the lens. > > Roland Smith > roland@dnai.com