[Leica] SL Lens Jammed

[Jim Nichols]

Tina,  I got two responses on the Forum.

The first said he has had this happen with two zoom lenses in the past.  
It was attributed to high-frequency vibration from the plane which 
vibrated a screw loose in the zoom mechanism, causing it to jam in 
position.  The only cure is to send the lens in for service.

The second, from Barcelona, said his 24-90 is stuck at 35mm.  He 
returned it yesterday to his dealer for repair.

Sorry I couldn't send better news.

Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA

On 3/31/2016 8:56 AM, Tina Manley wrote:
> LUG
>
> Two days into my month-long trip to Istanbul and Iran, my SL 24-90 has
> jammed.  It wasn't damaged in any way, but the zoom is stuck on 24 and
> won't go any further.  It started out by getting very stiff to turn and
> then stopped completely.  This is the lens that I planned on using the most
> in Iran.
>
> I've e-mailed Leica but haven't heard anything back and don't know what
> they could do anyway.
>
> If you have any quick suggestions on how to unstick a lens, I will try
> anything at this point.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Tina
>