Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/09/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]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 Is this lens currently available...or is it now withdrawn 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 > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information