Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/03/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Perhaps a lubrication by a lens pro, rather than Solms, would do the trick? My concern about recent Leica lenses is that while the optics are astonishing, some of the workmanship leaves a bit to be desired. At a Leica day I used a 35 ASPH that had a wobbly aperture ring, another lens (90APO) that had a too-stiff focus, etc. So, like a Ferrari from the factory, perhaps it will require some additional tweaking from an expert. Don't give up yet! Best, Jim -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+jshul=comcast.net@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+jshul=comcast.net@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of John Collier Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2007 8:09 PM To: Leica Users Group Subject: Re: [Leica] FS: 50 Summilux M Asph I have had three different lenses now and they all have had it to some extent. The first was so notchy, it was unusable. Leica took it back, and then mulled it over for three months before deciding to send me another -- three months further for it to arrive. That too had a slight hitch though it was the best of the bunch. Unfortunately I dropped it. Fortunately, Leica replaced it, after another four months wait, under passport. This one is just about as good as the second and would probably get better if I wasn't avoiding using it. John Collier On 1-Mar-07, at 5:50 PM, Jim Shulman wrote: > John, > > Perhaps it's a lubrication problem--why not have JVS or Leica > adjust it for > you? Considering your investment in the lens, it's the least you > should > expect. > > Jim Shulman > Bryn Mawr, PA > > > -----Original Message----- > From: lug-bounces+jshul=comcast.net@leica-users.org > [mailto:lug-bounces+jshul=comcast.net@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of > John > Collier > Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2007 7:45 PM > To: Leica Users Group > Subject: Re: [Leica] FS: 50 Summilux M Asph > > The optical performance is exemplary, quite stunning really. It is > the ever so slight tightness in the close range focusing that drives > me batty. I notice it every time I use the lens, something which > cannot be said of any other M lens I own. I like my equipment to > disappear and not get in the way of what I am doing. I was starting > to dread having to use the lens, and I like the 50mm point of view. I > have used the last version of the non-Asph Summilux with no > complaints. I can live with a little softer wide-open rendition. > > John Collier > > On 1-Mar-07, at 5:14 PM, Richard wrote: > >> Just can't get used to it? Eh. It's a very good price. Someone jump >> on it. It's one of the best lens ever. No one (except john :-) ) >> will be disappointed. >> >> At 09:37 AM 3/1/2007, John Collier wrote: >>> 50 Summilux M Asph, Mint with box, case, caps and all papers, >>> $1900US >>> not including shipping. >>> >>> Will consider offers including part trade of 50 Summilux M with >>> built >>> in hood. >>> >> >> // richard (This email is for mailing lists. To reach me directly, >> please use richard at imagecraft.com) >> >> > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information