Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/11/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Folks, Being of sound mind & body; I though I'd share a recent experience with a Leica lens. I just made one of my bi-annual sojourns to a Leica dealer ( 120 miles one-way ) to trade in my 24mm f2.8. I was up there for other reasons as well. I've had this little gem ( some would say; a lessor of the breed ) for about 10 years. The 24 is one of my favorite focal lengths. I did experience some "pangs" of regret at the thought of giving it up ;-)! In any case, as I'm handing it over for inspection; the dealer tries to move the focus ring....and it barely moves to the left....and continues to manifest this property for several hours. I'm astounded; it's never does this before. Really ;-)! I make the long trip home, somewhat happy to have kept it; unhappy that I'll have to repair it......negative cash flow :-( ! Once home, I put it back on my R7, just to try it one last time; well, much to my surprise, the focus ring moves smoothly back & forth....and continues to do so ;-) Go figure! Now, do I believe my Leica gear is imbued with a special "life force"; you're darn right...being of sound mind & body ;-)! Tom D.