Re: [Leica] Leica Quality

[drodgers@nextlink.net]

Iain

I'd be cautious blaming a manufacturer's quality control on the condition
of a used lens. Even one that was relatively new. Over the years I've seen
some strange mishaps that harmed cameras or lenses, but certainly weren't
the fault of the manufacturer. I once loaned a month old Nikkor lens to a
friend of mine. It looked fine when he returned it 3 days later.
Unfortunately, it didn't act fine. He'd taken it to the beach. The Nikon
repairman asked if it had been buried in sand. It was an unpleasant lesson
for me.

Dave