Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/05/28
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]In a message dated 5/27/01 10:50:59 PM, douglas@dysmedia.com writes: >Some reputable experts suggest that if you have a lens recoated at Focal >Point, it will be better than new (or at least as good). Ken Ruth (another >legendary repairman) told me that it's impossible to grind and recoat a >lens >without doing damage. > >I am, in short, confused. Anyone have hard facts regarding this? Douglas, I am not an expert, and I have no hard facts, but.... I have a DR Summicron that I bought cheap that had cleaning marks and or scratches on the front element. I sent it to John VanStelton at the Focal Point to be polished and recoated. Before he worked on it the lens was virtually unusable because of flare. When I got it back it looked like new and performs wonderfully. The difference is nothing short of amazing-flare is almost nonexistent. Richard Wasserman