Re: [Leica] 50mm Summicron question

["Mike Durling" <durling@widomaker.com>]

My ca 1961 Wetzlar Summicron does the same thing.  I don't think its
anything to worry about.

Mike D

- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Brian" <bkharris@carolina.rr.com>
To: "Leica List" <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Monday, December 11, 2000 8:32 PM
Subject: [Leica] 50mm Summicron question


> 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
>
>