Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/10/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I received my third 50 Asph lens after seven months of waiting since I (mea culpa) dropped my second one. This third one is the mort consistant mechanically so far. The first one had a very stiff, notchy feel when going from 0.7m to 1.1m. Yes, somewhat strangely, it was only a problem in the one direction. It was so bad it was very difficult to focus in the close range. That lens went back right away under warranty and, after a wait of I think six months, they supplied another new one. This second one had only a slight tight spot under exactly the same circumstances and I judged it to be acceptable. It was working well until I dropped it some feet onto a hard tile floor. Ouch and thank goodness for passport! The third one has a smooth, stiff feel all the way through the focusing range with no particular bias as to direction. It is slightly difficult to use only one finger on the focusing tab. The feel is somewhat akin to the focusing action of the 90/2AA. I was happiest with the second one but hopefully this one will loosen up with use. Now finally to shoot more than twenty rolls with the damn thing. John Collier PS: Optically it is a peach. My only criticism being that it is a bit more flare prone than the Noctilux it replaced.