Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/09/24
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]You are experiencing a run of bad luck. Hang in there. Jay Coleman - -----Original Message----- From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of RDD5TK@aol.com Sent: Saturday, September 23, 2000 6:02 AM To: leica@topica.com; leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: [Leica] More lens trouble You may recall that I had a six month old 50 summicron lens to malfunction. Aperture ring locked up solid but loosen enough to finish using after a couple of sharp raps on a table top. Looking into the front of the lens one could see where several of the diaphram blades were jamming into one another to the point of leaving scratching on the flat black surface of the blades. Needless to say, I was disappointed especially since it was fairly new. Sent it to NJ and after three phone calls they have agreed to replace it but since they are out of stock it must come from Germany so allow three to four weeks delivery. Okay, fine, no problem as Leica is doing the best I could ask for by replacing a defective lens. Now, lets talk about my second of three Leica lens that I own that is going to NJ and it's even newer than the 50 summicron. My 28 elmarit has two diaphram blades creating scratches in two adjacent blades very similar to what the 50 summicron was doing. The front edges appear to be rubbing against the blades underneath them and creating very obvious scratches! There is a very slight friction that can be felt when turning the aperture ring as compared to my other lens, the 90 A A summicron which so far shows no signs of any trouble.......... yet. I talked with NJ, explained that I had another one in trouble and would wait till I got the 50 back before sending them the 28. What the hell is going on here??? Two M6 0.72 TTL silver bodies, two grips, a 28 elmarit, 50 summicron, 90 AA summicron, and the SF 20 flash all purchased new within the last seven months and treated very well (serious amateur use) and I've already got two things malfunctioning? I'm very concerned. I bought this stuff with the idea its going to outlive me (I'm 49), not an unreasonable assumption is it? I've been shooting for nearly 30 years and early on heard about and have wanted Leica. My initial response to using the gear is I love it and sorely wish I had gotten it years ago. I am trying very, very hard to continue to love it but I don't know if I can keep the faith if or when one more thing goes down. I've shot Nikon since the mid eighties, owned lots of their stuff all the way through their current AF offerings and never, ever had anything new (less than 5 years old) to fail. Since I am fairly new to Leica, please tell me, is this type of thing common or am I experiencing a run of bad luck?