Re: [Leica] DR Summicron Issue

[Vick Ko <vick.ko@sympatico.ca>]

My DR works as follows:

1)  without eyes:
    I can rotate the lens to the close range section over the tab that 
divides the close and far range, but it locks.  It cannot rotate any 
further into the close range.

2)  with the eyes on:
    I can now rotate further into the close range.
    I cannot get the lens into the far range when the eyes are on.

I cannot put the eyes on  when the lens is in the far range.

So in summary - far range and change ranges with the eyes off, but put 
the eyes on to focus in the close range.   With eyes off, the lens will 
lock at the start of the close range.


Now, I do remember a thread talking about older eyes and newer eyes, and 
different size ball bearings that the eyes activate to allow going in 
close range.  I can't remember the outcome of that discussion.


Hope this helps

Vick

Gary Williams wrote:

>Last week I sold a beautiful DR lens with eyes to a guy in Japan.  I checked
>the lens thoroughly before shipment.  I told him the only issue with the
>lens is that the focus is smooth, consistent, not stiff but not "buttery
>smooth."  He claims there is a mechanical problem with the DR and describes
>it this way:
>
>"In closed mode, the distance adjusting ring can NOT be rotated and in
>Lock-up."
>
>Knowing that the lens is supposed to lock with the eyes in place, I ask for
>more details including a suggestion that he remove the eyes and he responds,
>
>"In closed mode, the distance adjusting can NOT be rotated both without eyes
>and with eyes."
>
>Is this mechanically possible?  He bought the lens with a clear
>understanding that the focus is good, but not silky smooth.  I think he is
>having second thoughts about his purchase.  I offer a refund---gladly---if
>the lens is not as described.  The rude tone of his emails suggests he is
>young and/or inexperienced with this gear.   He does not even wait for a
>response from me before he sends another email minutes later.  One time he
>says he will never accept this lens, the next time he increases his repair
>estimate with an email send only a few minutes later.  I am not at all
>convinced he even knows how to use the lens.
>
>Can the DR lock up as he describes?   I have an email in to Sherry Krauter,
>but the way this buyer is chomping at the bit, he may blow a head gasket
>before I hear back from her.  :-)
>
>Gary
>
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