Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/04/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I believe that the consensus among the cognisceti is that if the pits and scratches are few, that the majority of the image forming glass is not affected. I have heard the suggestion of putting minute spots of black paint into the pits, and scratches to remove them from the image forming altogether, which sounds logical. It also keeps them from degrading the image contrast with errant rays of light that contributeto flare. If the image is not affected that much, and you don't want to risk cosmetic surgery, use a hood and enjoy the lens! Dan :o)~ - -----Original Message----- From: Jonathan Boulter <jonathan_boulter@hotmail.com> To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Date: Monday, April 12, 1999 11:47 PM Subject: [Leica] A scarred summicron >Greetings All! > >A couple of weeks ago a picked up a (1957?) 50 Summicron on the cheap. >It has a bit of a problem though: the front element has some fine >pitting and a scratch. Surprisingly enough though, the pictures from >it seem OK, though maybe not quite as sharp and contrasty as perfect >glass might give. > >I guess my question is could the front element be replaced/repolished >and what might this cost?? Does Leica do it or an independent repair >person? > >Thanks in advance! > >Jonathan > >______________________________________________________ >Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com