Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/11/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Jack; I had exactly the same problem as you describe with my ASPH Summicron. It has gone away now that I have used the lens for some time. I did indeed work my lens in front of the TV, but the purpose of the exercise was to learn to set the distance intuitively without looking through the viewfinder. I can now set the distance to the door handle, the window, the flower vase and many other things very accurately without looking. And the lens is not stiff any more. Chris > >> I love the camera, but I noted a problem with the lens. When turning the >>> focus (starting on the closest focus setting), I noticed that the focus >>> becomes very stiff at 3.5 ft thru 5 ft. Then it loosens slightly. Am I >>> correct in assuming that this is a flaw in the lens and that I >>> should return >>> it to the store? >>> Thanks, >>> Jack > > > >Jack, >It's probably just a bit of dried lubricant trapped in the helical. Spend >half and hour in front of the TV cranking it back and forth and see if it >doesn't go away. Of course, in a new lens, you shouldn't have to do that, >but this may be more convenient for you that the logistics of returning it >and getting another one. > >--Mike - -- Christer Almqvist D-20255 Hamburg, Germany and/or F-50590 Regnéville-sur-Mer, France