Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/12/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Luis, It is my recollection that the oil itself is not a real problem, but vapor from the oil can cloud the adjacent optical surfaces. If the lenses appear clear, I would not worry too much. If not, a cleaning may be a wise choice. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Luis Ripoll" <luisripoll@telefonica.net> To: "'Leica Users Group'" <lug@leica-users.org> Sent: Sunday, December 17, 2006 6:29 AM Subject: [Leica] Oil on the blades >I would request your opinions and advice about when there is a slight oil >on > the diaphragm blades on my latest acquisitions of the Summitar and the > Collapsible Summicron. How can affect oil to the lens performance? > (reflections..., flare....?), do you think it will be better a CLA?, > > Thanks in advance for your opinions > > Saludos desde Barcelona > Luis > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >