Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/12/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]At 20:56 13/12/98 +0100, Nathan wrote : >Do not feel too sorry for me. After all, the lens is brand new, under warranty, so if there is a problem, Leica will fix it or replace the lens.In fact, it would be worse if the problem is on the M3 side, since then I will have to pay for any repairs. I am fairly convinced that the problem is with the lens, and hopefully the slides I am picking up tomorrow (with the 135 mounted on my M6) will prove it. Perhaps it was stupid of me to buy a new model within the first month of its introduction. Then again, if Leica does not come through, I live close enough to Solms to follow Ted's example and smash the lens on the steps of Leica HQ... > >Nathan > ################# Before imputing your problem to the lens, it would be wise to wait for the results of your test with a M6. But you wrote :" I am fairly convinced that the problem is with the lens, and hopefully the slides I am picking up tomorrow (with the 135 mounted on my M6) will prove it".That's not a scientific approach but an emotional one. You have not the result of the test but you are "fairly convinced that...". In your situation, I should ask Leica for an inspection of the set : M3 + 135. But before, maybe the RF has slightly got out of order. Note that the DOF at 3m and at full aperture is only 10cm with a 135. On your 1.4/50, in the same conditions :35 cm. Dominique Pellissier