Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2016/12/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Really sorry to see that from Leica, but then with the M9 et all they are not what they used to be. I would give John at FocalPoint lens a call and see if he could not get your lens up and running again. It sounds like cleaning up the helical and removing a dent on the front with careful re-assembly would get it back in service for a few? hundred dollars. All the best to you. On Wed, Dec 7, 2016 at 2:02 PM, Philippe <photo.philippe.amard at gmail.com> wrote: > That Wetzlar should have been the way to go > > Sorry to read this and view that Doug > > Hope you can soon find a solution and post more of your wonderful photos > > Amities > Philippe > > Le 7 d?c. 2016 ? 19:30, Doug Herr <wildlightphoto at earthlink.net> a > ?crit : > > > Suppose that 8 months ago you'd sent your most-used lens to Leica for > repair (it was dropped, the front rim has a dent and there are tight spots > in to focussing ring) > > > > Suppose further that the lens returned yesterday, unprepared due to a > lack of parts. > > > > And then suppose you opened the package to find this: > > > > http://www.wildlightphoto.com/temp/_DSC4766.jpg > > > > Aside from having sent the lens to bumbling idiots, what would you > conclude? > > > > Doug Herr > > Birdman of Sacramento > > http://www.wildlightphoto.com > > http://doug-herr.fineartamerica.com > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Leica Users Group. > > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > -- Don don.dory at gmail.com