Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/12/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Bob Figlio wrote: <<<Years ago I looked into my new Leica lenses and saw bubbles. I was told that high quality optical glass often has bubbles. I don't worry about a few specks of dust as well. Look at the images, then decide. I have R lenses dating back to the early 70's and they all produce wonderful images just as they did back then. Leica stuff has "soul" enjoy it! (:-)>>>>>>> Hi Bob, I recall the first Leica lens I got many moons ago and looked in to it and there were bubbles!!! I just about went nuts, called raising hell about cheap coke bottle glass and what's all the hype about perfection etc. Then it was quitely explained to me what happens with high end optical glass as it cools and bubbles occur, No big deal, relax ted go take pictures and call us back if you think you have a problem. Guess what? NO PROBLEM!:) Just beautiful cut images on film. So it's things like, "shoot first and worry about asking questions after you look at the film" that counts far more than worry warting ones self to death with halogen lights etc. ted Ted Grant This is Our Work. The Legacy of Sir William Osler. http://www.islandnet.com/~tedgrant