Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/03/20

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Subject: [Leica] Re: 35mm M Summicron ASPH lens-flare
From: Ray Moth <ray_moth@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2001 21:30:16 -0800 (PST)

Andrew Nemeth wrote:

>I hate to be the bringer of bad news, but unlike some others
>on this list (ahem...), I have examples to back this statement up.
>
>See:
>
><http://nemeng.com/misc/flare1.jpg>   JPEG  35 KB
>
><http://nemeng.com/misc/flare2.jpg>   JPEG  38 KB
>
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Andrew,

FWIW, I recently experienced hideous flare, not unlike the flare in
your sample pictures, due to fungus on the lens of my Leica Minizoom.
I've also heard of it occurring through separation of lens elements.

Regards,

=====
Ray

"The trouble with resisting temptation is
 you never know when you'll get another chance!"

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