Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/03/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Does a "hint" of oil affect the mechanical performance of the lens. I see that it might if someone were camping and using the lens in below zero temps - but how about normal usage?? - -----Original Message----- From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of onetreehillclw Sent: Sunday, March 04, 2001 9:57 PM To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: Re: [Leica] Used Lenses: wear or very small amount of oil in shutter blades? I would be careful on used lenses with oil on the blades. This can be cleaned though, usually with no problems. Some old Leica lenses will have cleaning marks. Hey, some of these lenses are 70 years old! I own Leica lenses with cleaning marks and have used the lenses with no problem. Just be careful of lenses with deep scratches and cloudiness. Chris Williams - ----- Original Message ----- From: "goldframe" <goldframe1@yahoo.com> To: "Leica-Users-Group-List" <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Sunday, March 04, 2001 9:14 PM Subject: [Leica] Used Lenses: wear or very small amount of oil in shutter blades? > As I look for a used lens I sometimes hear it has a "hint of oil" or "glass > is clear, with just the tiniest cleaning marks, visible only to a true > perfectionist". How would that influence your interest in buying and owning > an older lens?? > > Thanks - gold >