Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/12/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The failure of the adhesive holding the front section of the Summicron in place is, I think, an "undocumented feature" of the lens. It's happened on each of my Summicrons. The first time I had it repaired. The second time I just screwed the thing back in tightly and left it alone. Roy On 11 Dec 2000, at 20:32, Brian wrote: > I've been a Lurker for quite some time now and thought it was about time to > post. I just picked up a used 50mm Canadian Summicron this weekend from my > local shop to complement my M6 and 35mm Summilux. Well I got home, mounted > the summicron on the M6, and preceded to take a test roll. When I was done > I went to take the 50 off and put the 35 back on. I pushed the lens release > button and began to unscrew the lens. Instead of grabbing behind the > focussing ring where I guess you are supposed to, I grabbed the barrel to > twist off the lens. Imagine my suprise when the half of the lens in front > of the focussing ring started to unscrew. I was then curious so I went > ahead and unscrewed it. This left half of the lens with all the glass in it > in my hand and the focussing ring and bayonet mount still on the camera. > Now to the point of my post. Is this normal? It sure does make it easy > getting to the rear element for cleaning. Should I just take the lens back? > Any help would be appreciated. Thanks > Brian >