Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/12/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I've been a Lurker for quite some time now and thought it was about time to post. I just picked up a used 50mm Canadian Summicron this weekend from my local shop to complement my M6 and 35mm Summilux. Well I got home, mounted the summicron on the M6, and preceded to take a test roll. When I was done I went to take the 50 off and put the 35 back on. I pushed the lens release button and began to unscrew the lens. Instead of grabbing behind the focussing ring where I guess you are supposed to, I grabbed the barrel to twist off the lens. Imagine my suprise when the half of the lens in front of the focussing ring started to unscrew. I was then curious so I went ahead and unscrewed it. This left half of the lens with all the glass in it in my hand and the focussing ring and bayonet mount still on the camera. Now to the point of my post. Is this normal? It sure does make it easy getting to the rear element for cleaning. Should I just take the lens back? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Brian