Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/02/04
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> Date: Sun, 4 Feb 1996 22:22:22 -0500 (EST)
> From: Tom Hodge <thodge@charweb.org>
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> Subject: Re: Comments on 90mm Elmarit-M
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> I can't tell whether mine is a "new" one or and "old" one but it's quite
> nice. It's Canadian, s/n 27940xx ...
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> My big gripe is it's quite stiff to focus, even at room temperature.
> Outside, in cooler use, I need Charles Atlas and a pair of Channel-Locks
> to turn the focusing ring. The aperture ring right up front makes setting
> the stops easier than easy. My older Wetzlar 50 Summicron focuses smooth
> as silk by rolling a finger on the ring. This thing needs a pipe wrench
> put to it. Doesn't grind or hang up or anything, just stiff!
Hi Group -
I have the same lens. Bought in mint condition from
Don Chatterton in October. It was made in Wetzlar and
it focuses in exactly the same way that Tom Hodge
described above. For fast action photos, I've had to
go back to using my Nikkor 105/f2.5 manual focus lens
on a Nikon N90s. It's a lot smoother and quicker. But
I'd like to hear from other users if there's anything
that can be done about the Elmarit-M to make it more
"user friendly".
Will increased use solve this problem?
I was thinking of writing a letter to Leica to ask them
about it. If so, whom can I contact?
Best wishes,
-- Wolfgang Sachse
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Wolfgang Sachse Cornell University
sachse@msc.cornell.edu http://www.msc.cornell.edu/~sachse
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