Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/01/06

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Subject: [Leica] leica elmarit 24mm/2.8 ASPH...
From: kididdoc at cox.net (Steve Barbour)
Date: Sat Jan 6 11:53:01 2007
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On Jan 6, 2007, at 12:25 PM, Leonard Taupier wrote:

> Steve,
>
> I checked my 24 and it's fine. Also can't find a way to loosen/ 
> tighten the front element either. So I checked my other fairly  
> current lenses. Only the 35 Summilux ASPH and the 135 APO have a  
> slot for a spanner wrench. No other wide angle or 50mm has a  
> slotted ring.  I don't think Leica wants us amateurs messing with  
> them.

thanks Len, you are right...  I just turned mine from the front with  
a dust cloth...and then shot some pics...

that's the only messing I will do,

  it works-who knows-who cares....


Steve

>
> Len
>
>
> On Jan 6, 2007, at 12:02 PM, Steve Barbour wrote:
>
>> I noticed that the front lens element was turning, but see no way  
>> to loosen or tighten it...
>>
>>  I was surprised... but don't know if this is "normal" or if there  
>> is a way to tighten (sp?) up  the element...
>>
>>  I am checking photos taken with it now....
>>
>> anyone know ? and can offer help ?
>>
>> thank you,
>>
>>
>> Steve
>>
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In reply to: Message from kididdoc at cox.net (Steve Barbour) ([Leica] leica elmarit 24mm/2.8 ASPH...)
Message from len-1 at comcast.net (Leonard Taupier) ([Leica] leica elmarit 24mm/2.8 ASPH...)