Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/09/24

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Design defect or operator error?
From: "David W. Almy" <dalmy@mindspring.com>
Date: Fri, 24 Sep 1999 16:39:08 -0400

Elliot, 

Thanks. What is the exact model number of the lens cap that is supposed
to be used with the 90AA? Is it shared with any other lens?

David W. Almy
Annapolis

"Dr. Elliot Puritz" wrote:
> 
> David W. Almy wrote:
> >
> > > "David W. Almy" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > To my horror, my new Apo 90 "acquired" two marks which looked like
> > > > "(      )" in the center of the front element, spaced about a
> > > > dime's-width apart. Fortunately, they buffed out (much rubbing w/Leica
> > > > microfibre cloth), only to return! What gives?
> > > >
> > > > Curiously, I have discovered that the (raised) back of the lens cap
> > > > seems to be hitting the protruding front element. Either the front
> > > > element extends too far forward or the lens cap extends too far
> > > > backward. Or is it me?
> 
> 
> Dave:  I spoke with Rich at Photovilla.  He is testing a few things
> out on his 90AA, and will post some of his findings shortly.  Hope
> such helps!
> 
> Elliot