Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/02/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]My 50/2 Summicron R has flared dramatically on several occasions. The problem occurs when a light source, like the sun, was just above the top of the frame. It puzzled me since none of the Leica M lenses I've owned were prone to flare, and the 50/2 R only flared badly a couple of times. The only R equipment I have is a 50/2 and an SL body. I noticed recently that the meter cell on the SL sits right below the film gate, and it's somewhat exposed. I'm beginning to think that the flare may have been caused by a strong light source reflecting off of the meter cell. Has anyone ever run into this issue?