Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/02/28

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Subject: Re: [Leica] 24mm Focus Problem
From: John Collier <jbcollier@powersurfr.com>
Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2002 18:12:08 -0700

Infinity is far far away. Focus on something AT LEAST three kilometres
distant.

John Collier

> From: "Andy Meissner" <vze2ngka@verizon.net>
> 
> I got myself a 24mm elmarit today but am experiencing a bit of frustration
> with the focus. Buildings in the distance align in the rangefinder when the
> f/2.8 focal indicator on the focus ring lines up with the left edge of the
> infinity symbol. Likewise, the closest focus which is 28" actually aligns at
> approximately 26" distance. My rangefinder is not at fault, it aligns
> correctly with all other lenses I have. When the focus ring is fully swung
> towards infinity, I can see that vertical lines are broken slightly in the
> RF, and at close focus the focus ring passes the 28" mark to where it will
> align with the f/4 hash mark to the right of the 2.8 mark. What gives? What
> am I to trust, the lens markings, or the RF image or should I take this lens
> back and get it checked?
>

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