Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/08/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>Date: Tue, 03 Aug 1999 07:57:53 -0400 >From: Rob Schneider-Laura Tully <robslaurat@earthlink.net> >Subject: Re: [Leica] 35 Summicron looseness of barrel problem > >I was told by a well-regarded Leica dealer that the front assembly on the pre-ASPH 35mm Summicron-M can be loosened by the slip-on >plastic lens cap as well. It's not uncommon to remove the cap, which fits snugly, by giving it a twist and a pull. Apparently that >twist can loosen the front of the lens over time. The cap should be removed with a straight-off pull. > >Or, the cap should be tossed in a drawer and never used again. I do tend to remove the lens by twisting the hood, though. I'll >have to watch that. > >One other thought: Is this a consistent/persistent problem with this lens, or is the problem only found in certain serial number >ranges? I have a late, German Summicron (3604252). The front is nice and tight, so far. > >Rob >- --------------------------------------- Reply : I met the same problem with my "canadian" summicron 2/35mm bought new in 1987 n° 3418651.Some weeks after, the front barrel had loosened. Leica France repaired the lens in a few days. Since then, I've met no problem even with the plastic cap. Dominique Pellissier