Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/11/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]A few years ago I sent a 50 Summicron to Leica in NJ because the focusing action was stiff. They sent it back telling me that it was OK. I called and the man in repair indicated that they could send it to Germany if I wished - he would not explain what they would do in Germany that they could not do. I was baffled. Eventually it loosened up some. Much later, I asked Sherry Krauter about it - she said it was just a matter of applying a different grease, sort of like a 5W oil for my car instead of 30W. No big deal. All other contacts with them over the years had been fine. Maybe I had spoken to the receptionist while the repairman was on vacation. Just a thought. I like John's idea of how to attach a tab to the 50 a lot. I will ask Sherry if she can do it - it would make a wonderful lens more functional. Does anyone know if tabs can be obtained from the NJ parts department? Jesse