Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/02/22
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Why do you not talk to someone with a great deal of experience: http://www.focalpointlens.com/fp_intro.html Also new front elements may still be available check with Leica NJ and Sherry K. And these chaps are a bit closer to (your) home and are also highly recommended: http://www.angelfire.com/biz/Leica/page8.html Usually the glass itself is not scratched if it is just normal cleaning marks. One final thing to try first is to clean the lens with a vinegar and water solution. Vinegar is an acid so ONLY USE IT IN SPECIAL CASES. I have had several lenses with minor coating marks that have cleaned up perfectly with vinegar and water. John Collier > From: Eric C <eric.calderwood@btinternet.com> > > > I am in a dilemma. > > I have a Black Leica 21mm f3.4 Super Angulon Ser No.2417270 > with font and rear caps and original finder. > > The lens needs the front element polishing and re-coating , over > enthusiastic cleaning by a previous owner !! , cosmetic really as it does > not appear to have any effect on images taken with it. > > Anyhow i am now in two minds whether whilst getting the front element > polished and re-coated by Malcolm Taylor , to get the lens also modified to > meter with the M6 at the same time. > > Should i get this done and in some peoples eyes ruin the lens or should i > sell the lens as is and get a used 21mm Elmarit ASPH ? > - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html