Re: [Leica] Re: Zeiss LTM Sonnar lens

["Dan Post" <dpost@triad.rr.com>]

Doug-
Aluminum does tend to get a 'grungy' look after a while, but the helices
should be brass- I have a Jupiter 135 that is aluminium but the helix is
brass- since I got it for only $30, I figured I could explore- finally got
it all back together, too!
Once the Lubricant has been restored, I think you will find it a pretty
decent optic. I know I might anger a few of the LUG, but Zeiss and Schneider
would not have lasted as long as they have if they made crappy optics!
Like the old saying goes, "I am blind in one eye, and can't half see out the
other...." To me, The Zeiss and Schneider optics I've had, particularly from
cameras of similar age, were comaparable to Leica glass- with the film I
use, and the way I print- usually no larger than 8x10 inches, they all look
good!
In fact, I like them to such a degree, I broke down and bought another
Rollei 2,8D, after swearing that I would stick to 35mm from now on! I got a
Rolleikin, and since I don't have a 75mm Leica lens, I'll do some portraits
with the Rollei when the 90 Elmar is not apropos!
Good Luck! (HAppy Thanksgiving, too)
Dan
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Doug Richardson" <doug@meditor.demon.co.uk>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Thursday, November 23, 2000 5:18 AM
Subject: [Leica] Re: Zeiss LTM Sonnar lens


> "Dan Post" <dpost@triad.rr.com> wrote:
>
> >The Sonnar seems to be a good cost effective alternative to a
> Summilux, as
> is the Summarit, and it might be worth your while to spend $50 to have
> it
> cleaned, collimated, and put in tip top shape! Check with Sherry or
> DAG!
>
> Thanks for your comments Dan. Being wartime, this lens is of
> all-aluminium construction - part of the reason why it now looks a bit
> shabby.
>
> The dealer I bought it from has already had the optics cleaned and
> collimated, so the lens will be going back to the same repairer in the
> new year to be re-lubed and generally cleaned up.
>
> Regards,
>
> Doug Richardson
>
>
>