Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/02/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Judging by the number of posts we see about this, I guess it must be common. I have never worried about it nor have I looked in any of my lenses with a flashlight. Sometimes this is to my detriment. Until I read all of Ted Grant's and Tina Manley's posts about cow manure and mud, I used to be obsessive about never touching any lens surface at all. I kept my caps and filters on right from brand new. I had purchased a N**** 28/3.5 new and I was never happy with the results. I cannot say what the exact problem was but I found myself avoiding the lens where ever possible. Finally I put the darn thing up for sale for an inexpensive price as I did not want to put one over on anyone. It sold quickly and while the chap was running to the bank to get the funds; and, as I had been in Leica-users group therapy for awhile by then, I got out my personally endorsed piece of Ted's underwear* and gave it a good clean. Well the scum that came off the rear element was unbelievable! The chap got a good deal and I got a good laugh. Now I clean my lenses without any qualms, never use protective filters and know that it is the results that count. John Collier * A fictional element intended to add sweetness and light. I know Ted is all for S&L! > From: "matt" <mahv@xtra.co.nz> > > But John, they aren't dust specks, but are what looks like fairly large (in > comparison to dust) paint specks. I just wanted to know whether it is common > occurrence with Leica lenses. I'm not looking for a perfect lens.