[Leica] UPDATE Re: 280/4 APO repair

[Jim Nichols]

Glad to hear that, Doug.  It looks as if the other guys dropped it on 
the rear end, to balance the damage.  Now, we can expect some more of 
those great images!

I have never heard anything but praise for DAG's work.

Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA

On 7/13/2017 7:28 PM, Doug Herr wrote:
> Some time ago I wrote:
>
> Suppose that 8 months ago you'd sent your most-used lens to Leica for repair
> (it was dropped, the front rim has a dent and there are tight spots in to
> focussing ring)
>
> Suppose further that the lens returned yesterday, unrepaired due to a lack
> of parts.
>
> And then suppose you opened the package to find this:
>
> http://www.wildlightphoto.com/temp/_DSC4766.jpg
>
> Aside from having sent the lens to bumbling idiots, what would you conclude?
> <<<
>
> So here's the update: in late May I sent this lens to DAG and today I received an e-mail describing the work performed to repair the lens to good working order along with a (very reasonable) bill for the service and shipping.  Needless to say within five minutes I'd sent the funds to him.  Parts needed?  Three screws.
>
> Doug Herr
> Birdman of Sacramento
> http://www.wildlightphoto.com
> http://doug-herr.fineartamerica.com
>
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