Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/07/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I do not know if the service is still offered, but years ago this company was one that polished and recoated lenses. International Camera Repair 312 876-1530 231 S. Jefferson Street, Chicago, IL 60606 Professional Camera repair (Marty Forschner) no longer does it. Joseph Codispoti From: Chandos Michael : >Recently I've taken to using a collapsible Summicron (#1379549) on my IIIf >a *lot*. I''m enormously pleased with the results using T400CN; but I >notice, finally, that the coating on the front element is "dulling," for >want of a better term. I've read various references on this list to lens >recoating, and I wonder how feasible it is in this case. The lens is >otherwise in virtually mint condition, glass is perfect, except for the >coating. > >Can anyone tell me where I might have this done? An estimate of the cost? >Will a recoating change the optical quality of the lens? >I will appreciate all and any advice. > >One more thing: what's the date of manufacture of this lens? > >Many thanks in advance. > >Chandos > > >Chandos Michael Brown >Assoc. Prof., History and American Studies >College of William and Mary > >http://www.resnet.wm.edu/~cmbrow/ >