Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/09/13

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Subject: [Leica] Summilux 50mm 1.4 ASPH
From: kididdoc at cox.net (Steve Barbour)
Date: Thu Sep 13 14:50:55 2007
References: <2A442B71-FF4D-4EFF-B0E6-676FBD880746@cox.net> <d033f35d27d61.46e9577f@shaw.ca>

On Sep 13, 2007, at 2:30 PM, GREG LORENZO wrote:

> Steve Barbour writes:
>
>> I recall some issues re this remarkable new lenses at it release...
>> can't recall who experienced them....
>>
>> of problematic mechanical function, especially of the focus ring
>> binding,  being too tight,  or loose.. and repairs needed,  perhaps
>> some other issues...
>>
>> Who has this lens?  who has had problems, and are they now
>> resolved?  What were they?
>>
>> Is this lens currently available...or is it now withdrawn
>> or  unavailable?
>
> It was John Collier that had trouble with an early version of the  
> 50/1.4 Asph lens. I believe that he went through three lenses  
> before trading his last lens with me (for a BP 50/1.4 pre-Asph lens  
> plus other consideration).
>
> Although the 50/1.4 Asph lens is not as buttery smooth as my pre- 
> Asph version I'm using it quite happily. The current Asph lens has  
> not been discontinued to my knowledge.


thanks Greg...


Steve


>
> Greg J. lorenzo
>
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In reply to: Message from kididdoc at cox.net (Steve Barbour) ([Leica] Summilux 50mm 1.4 ASPH)
Message from gregj.lorenzo at shaw.ca (GREG LORENZO) ([Leica] Summilux 50mm 1.4 ASPH)