Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/09/23

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Subject: [Leica] A 50mm question
From: peter_knowlden at telus.net (Peter Knowlden)
Date: Fri Sep 23 11:27:36 2005
 
Have been following the '50' debate and so I pulled out my 3.5 Elmar on 
M3. I don't use it much because it is rather slow but chiefly because 
the sliding tube is really tight, as is the focus. Apart from pricey 
CLA, is there a simple fix for this?  Is the gasket sensitive to 
lubricant? I normally shoot with a J8 or the Tele Elmar 135 when using 
the M3  but I should make the collapsible lens functional as it is a 
real space saver when travelling. Any comments would be welcome.
Peter