Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/07/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Date: Fri, 04 Jul 1997 19:44:34 -0700 From: "H. S. Lam" <hslam@chevalier.net> Hi Patrick, Can you tell me what was the cost for the front lens re-coating ? Would it cost more to have more than 1 surface coated ? I am interested in this information because my old Elmar 50 mm. has a fine haze in one of the internal surfaces, and I am wondering whether it is better to re-coat it or buy a brand new lens. John charged $100 for the polishing and recoating of a single surface, which makes it pretty affordable. I also had the lens cleaned and lubricated, and I think there was an additional charge for that, but I don't remember. Send John mail at focalpt@ecentral.com and ask him. Be forewarned that it will take some time, because he has to have enough elements together in a batch to make it economical to send them through the process. - -Patrick