Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/05/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>At 08:58 AM 5/15/96 -0500, you wrote: >> >>>I notice that there is some sideways play in the lens. I wiggles and if you >>>hold the body tightly you can see a small image shift looking through the >>>viewfinder. I'm going to use the lens for travel pics mostly and family >>>pics. For other shooting I will use my M6. >>> >>You should not be able to notice any play in your lens. The rear bayonet of >>the lens could be worn or the bayonet mount on the body could be worn or >>both could be worn. Try another lens on your body. It should mount snug. >> >>Bill Grimwood >> >Bill: The play is not between the lens mount and the body, but if you hold >the lens in one hand and grab the focuing ring - the whole top of the lens >wiggles. The front element moves a little inrelation to the zoom element in >the lens. Dick This movement may be due to the fact that this zoom lens is a dual helicoid focusing system (seperate focus and zoom) and the movement is an exaggeration of both helicoid moving at the same time when you flex the top half. This lens will never be as tight as a single focusing helicoid due to its design. ADL