Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/02/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Have a close look at the lens' front "element". It is very common for this to get scratched as it is so big and relatively unprotected. Underwater it doesn't matter as water "fills" in the scratches. Up in the air is another matter. I bought one used and it flared like a banshee. Sent it off to Nikon and they changed the optical unit (apparently the front element has a bit of curvature) for $175US. Now I use a cap between shots. John