Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/05/27

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Subject: [Leica] 90mm collapsible Elmar with INSIDE scratches?
From: Vick Ko <vick.ko@sympatico.ca>
Date: Sun, 27 May 2001 10:16:37 -0400
 
I just received a 90mm collapsible Elmar.  It was bought cheap -
advertised as "dusty" - and after close examination, I can see
why.  Not only is it dusty, it has 5 to 6 long scratches on an
interior lens.

I have a couple questions:

- - were the interior surfaces so fragile that they would
  get scratched?  I assume someone did a botched
  SLA (scratch, lube and adjust) on it.

- - what effect will this do on pictures?

- - what can I do to make the best of this lens?
   Get a lens hood?  Use it in only certain light
   conditions?

Thanks for any help provided.

Vick
Replies: Reply from Phil Stiles <stiles@s-way.com> (Re: [Leica] 90mm INSIDE scratches?)
Reply from Phil Stiles <stiles@s-way.com> (Re: [Leica] 90mm collapsible Elmar with INSIDE scratches?)