Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/02/22

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Leica 21mm f3.4 Super Angulon Question
From: Eric C <eric.calderwood@btinternet.com>
Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2002 21:58:41 +0000

Mark , Olivier , Pablo ,

Thanks for the responses and advice.

Thinking about it , i would rather have the lens as is , rather than risk
any damage to the front element in getting the work done.

Bests
Eric

on 23/2/02 2:16 AM, Pablo Kolodny at pablokolodny@mac.com wrote:

> Eric, 
> 
> let me tell you how to proceed:
> - trash the lens, regrets!
> - let me and only me know time the lens is going to be trashed
> - the same with the address of that trashed lens
> 
> 
> Now, seriously as many others said don't bother with that save you're
> getting some terrible diffusion, dispersion...  effects.
> In case you really get the above proceed as the first paragraph.
> 
> I got some experience (bad, of course) polishing, re-coating front elements
> and would never suggest a friend to that.
> Changes in focus would the first but only of changes.
> 
> good luck
> 
> Pablo
> 
>> 
>> 
>> I am in a dilemma.
>> 
>> I have a Black Leica 21mm f3.4 Super Angulon Ser No.2417270
>> with font and rear caps and original finder.
>> 
>> The lens needs the front element polishing and re-coating , over
>> enthusiastic cleaning by a previous owner !! , cosmetic really as it does
>> not appear to have any effect on images taken with it.
>> 
>> Anyhow i am now in two minds whether whilst getting the front element
>> polished and re-coated by Malcolm Taylor , to get the lens also modified to
>> meter with the M6 at the same time.
>> 
>> Should i get this done and in some peoples eyes ruin the lens or should i
>> sell the lens as is and get a used 21mm Elmarit ASPH ?
>> 
>> Best Regards
>> Eric Calderwood
>> (Liverpool U.K)
>> 0151 229 4260
>> 
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