Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/11/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]John Collier writes: > > Hey People!! > > I keep hearing the problem with my lens as proving, or at least hinting > darkly, that the design of the 50 Summilux-Asph must be flawed. > We read that (nonsense) right here on the LUG in response to your post. Best thing to do is to consider the source! > > Horse pucky!! Mine is the only lens I have heard that has had problems > and I have read about almost ten others by now. Can't we treat mine as > an unfortunate anomaly until proven otherwise? I think next time I'll > keep my big mouth shut until a problem is resolved! > I agree. One exception does not make the rule. > > PS: You can't seriously think that Tom wouldn't comment on an > annoying sticky focus movement!!! > I used Tom's new Summilux last weekend while in Vancouver shooting about 1/3 to 1/2 a roll of Tri-X 24. While I won't have my developed film back until later today, the build quality of Tom's example is impeccable. The focus buttery smooth to and from infinity. I like the design of the attached hood, but it could be improved by increasing the travel of the lock. Regards, Greg