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Subject: [Leica] 35 Summicron Aspheric aperture ring
From: chs2018 at med.cornell.edu (Chris Saganich)
Date: Wed Sep 6 08:15:00 2006
References: <44FD50AE.3050202@summaventures.com> <BAY115-F355C3D6AE1AB040923EEB9D8300@phx.gbl>

Mark,
If the lens is 10 or more years old then you may want to send it in for a 
clean/lube/adjustment at which time the ring can be snugged to your 
specifications.  Some people like them loose some like then tight, hmmmm.
Chris


At 07:18 PM 9/5/2006, you wrote:
>Hello Everyone,
>
>I am a new member have been lurking on the lug for a while now and am 
>loving the interaction. I am thoroughly in love with Leica glass. This is 
>my first post.
>
>I just purchased a used chrome Aspheric 35 cron and notice the aperture 
>ring has some play/slop in it.
>
>It works correctly but I am wondering if this is normal. The lens is in 
>beautifull condition otherwise -no dents, nice glass, etc so I am thinking 
>this is normal play within the ring.
>
>Anyone have experience with this?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Mark
>
>
>
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In reply to: Message from pdzwig at summaventures.com (Peter Dzwig) ([Leica] PAW 31 - Crowd)
Message from markwwelch at hotmail.com (Mark Welch) ([Leica] 35 Summicron Aspheric aperture ring)