Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/09/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Luis The Leica lenses of that era had a quite soft coating, that's why many have cleaning marks or even scratches, and/or fogging, too. So if you buy one online take care of the description and the seller profile. I paid CHF70.- ($55) for a rather strongly scratched, and very stiff collapsible 50 Summicron from an auction seller in my country. It was not shure whether John van Stelten of http://www.focalpointlens.com could fix it but for that price I didn't run a big risk. John has then successfully recoated and CLA'd it (for somewhat around $250 afair). When it came back, the glass was flawless, but focus and aperture ring were still a little bit stiff, as John had said the corrosion inside had been significant. But since I have often used it, and turned the rings for- and backward while watching tv, it's got as smooth as an old Leica lens can be. Have added one of these popular $10 metal vented 39mm hood - and here we go for a fantastic and affordable lens. There might be a picture shot with that lens in the actual LUG contest... ;-) Didier >On your opinion which could be a decent price for a collapsible Summicron? >Saludos cordiales, >Luis