Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/02/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I suppose it depends on whether you are running a photography operation or a museum. If a museum, then by all means, examine the whole thing with a microscope, report any deviation from perfection in triplicate and demand it be made right. Be sure and keep it under glass sealed in a helium atmosphere to prevent oxidation while you are at it. If you intend to take pictures with it, then why not do so before going off the handle, as so many on this list are wont to do? Loose elements, cracked mounts, missing screws and obvious bad work/defective materials are one thing, but dust specks? I sincerely doubt any specks you see are able to block any measurable amount of light or change the path of any light, or in any way effect your final image. And, if you DO actually use it to take pictures, it will quickly gather more dust and dings and so forth than you could possibly be seeing now, and if you are a real photographer you won't care, you'll just keep cleaning the elements on the outside and taking pictures. But you are obviously in the throes of a "he dinged my new car!" frenzy, which can drive you nuts. This is why I buy only used lenses -- they come pre-dinged and I can get down to enjoying what I'm doing. ctrentelman seen this thread too many times before utah In a message dated 2/3/1 8:06:26 AM, you wrote: >So why shouldn't someone expect a replacement if it is not as it should be. >"Don't repair my brand new lens if its not right - give a brand new one that >is right. I just bought the thing!!" - Leica should make it right to the >end user who puts down the cash for a NEW product. Right? > >gold