Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/08/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Aric, i have the same problem with my 35mm lens f2.8 bull eyes too. the outring that have a dot for setting the aperture is turning. i try to turn it back to where it is (don't know precise or not but it look line up with the arrow on the inner ring) and i think it work ok for me. if you have any suggestion on what to do with this ring please forward to me too. I don'tknow how can this ring get lose Olivier - -----Original Message----- From: Rothman, Aric [mailto:Aric.Rothman@Honeywell.com] Sent: Monday, August 27, 2001 9:37 AM To: 'leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us'; 'rflist@topica.com' Subject: [Leica] 35mm Summicron question for the list I am currently evaluating for purchase a 35mm Summicron, 4th. gen. On the front of the lens, there is a machined ring which bears the filter threads and the tick mark for the aperture setting. This ring, which I believe should be stationary, will rotate about 1.5 mm if twisted. I discovered this while mounting a filter on to the lens. Also, the aperture opening, for a lack of a better term, "wobbles" in the range f/5.6 to f/16. What I mean by this is that the opening changes shape while traveling between f-stops, never deviating much from circle-like shape, but noticeably asymmetrical about the axis. On the upside, there appears to be no oil on the blades. The glass appears to be perfect, with the acceptation of a few specks of dust on the internal elements. Sound like a lemon? What would a CLA cost? Aric