Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/06/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Dear Luggers, I took the above lens to Schmidt with my M6HM TTL and my Summilux 50mm (for comparison) together with 5 pictures illustrating the close focusing problem chosen from the 5 rolls I have shot with the lens over the last few days. First I was very surprised to learn that the very helpful Ernest Cheung left the company at the end of last month so I had to deal with a new person - a lovely young lady named Cherry - who was willing to help but not very camera smart. I had her take the lens along to the technician and he couldn't find anything wrong. Then I had him check the camera focussing which was pronounced within spec. This was to be expected since Solms had replaced the viewfinder last year. However, finally in view of the picture evidence, Cherry said that Schmidt would send the lens back to Solms for further checking and repair if necessary. This is now underway - under warranty. We shall see what Solms comes back with in about 6 weeks. It is my view that the lens helicals somehow are set up so that the lens focusses beyond the point of focus (too close) at the near focus end - but, of course, that doesn't explain why it focusses correctly at infinity. It is one of those Leica mysteries. Regards, Howard Cummer.