Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/06/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]"Zeissler, Mitch" wrote > It's a very early version of the f/1.0 [1975 serial: 2749xxx]. It has > the stiffest focusing I've ever encountered with any lens from any > manufacturer. I thought it would loosen up with use, but it did not. I > was willing to live with it until I made the mistake of attending the > Leica Day they had here last fall, when I played with other lenses that > focusing buttery smooth. I've experienced a stiffness in the focussing of my Tri-Elmar, which I find annoying (especially compared to the smoothness of my other lenses). Is this something I should be concerned about? How stiff is too stiff? Is stiffness in the focussing something that can be fixed with the judicious application of some de-stiffener (for lack of an appropriate term) or does it require something more dramatic? ie. should I bring the lens in to someone to be de-stiffed or not? Any opinions on this greatly appreciated. cheers, Lucian G. >