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Subject: [Leica] 50mm summicrons, 90mm summicrons and recovering M4-2 costs
From: "Gary and Dawn Klein" <gdklein@bytehead.com>
Date: Sun, 3 Jan 1999 10:23:03 -0600

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From what I understand the current style of 50 mm f2 summicron (built in
lens hood) is optically identical to the prior version (with removable lens
shade).  I have the one german made one with the removable lens hood.  It is
simply a marvelous lens.

I have a well used 90mm f2 summicron which exhibits flare when stopped down
to below f4. In examining the lens the diaphram blades the finish of the
blades have seemed to wear smooth.  I have an older Canadian (black)
version.  This lens must do for me until I can swing the new 90mm APO.  Can
any one suggest a reputable repair shop for this and the question below?

My M4-2 needs to be recovered.  Could any of you out there suggest a
reputable repair firm to do the job?  The camera is due for a CLA at the
same time, so it would be an ideal time to have it spruced up.   Its been 5
years since I sent it in to Leica in NJ for a CLA.  Does Leica replaced the
covering.

 Most important for me, what do they charge for a recovering and a CLA at
the same time.

I am a professional photographer who uses his Leicas for certain
assignments.  My main gear consists of Canon Eos gear that my company
provides.  The auto focus is nice, but is not foolproof.  I think todays
photographers will become inept at calculating exposure without a light
meter as I have done from time to time with 400 speed films.    This is my
first post to your group.

gck

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what I understand the current style of 50 mm f2 summicron (built in lens =
hood)=20
is optically identical to the prior version (with removable lens =
shade).&nbsp; I=20
have the one german made one with the removable lens hood.&nbsp; It is =
simply a=20
marvelous lens.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=3D230161316-03011999><FONT color=3D#000000 face=3DArial =

size=3D2></FONT></SPAN>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=3D230161316-03011999><FONT color=3D#000000 face=3DArial =
size=3D2>I have=20
a well used 90mm f2 summicron which exhibits flare when stopped down to =
below=20
f4. In examining the lens the diaphram blades the finish of the blades =
have=20
seemed to wear smooth.&nbsp; I have an older Canadian (black) =
version.&nbsp;=20
This lens must do for me until I can swing the new 90mm APO.&nbsp; Can =
any one=20
suggest a reputable repair shop for this and the question below?=20
</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=3D230161316-03011999><FONT color=3D#000000 face=3DArial =

size=3D2></FONT></SPAN>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=3D230161316-03011999><FONT color=3D#000000 face=3DArial =
size=3D2>My=20
M4-2 needs to be recovered.&nbsp; Could any of you out there suggest a =
reputable=20
repair firm to do the job?&nbsp; The camera is due for a CLA at the same =
time,=20
so it would be an ideal time to have it spruced up.&nbsp;&nbsp; Its been =
5 years=20
since I sent it in to Leica in NJ for a CLA.&nbsp; Does Leica replaced =
the=20
covering.&nbsp;</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=3D230161316-03011999><FONT color=3D#000000 face=3DArial =

size=3D2></FONT></SPAN>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=3D230161316-03011999><FONT color=3D#000000 face=3DArial =

size=3D2>&nbsp;Most important for me, what do they charge for a =
recovering and a=20
CLA at the same time.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=3D230161316-03011999><FONT color=3D#000000 face=3DArial =

size=3D2></FONT></SPAN>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3D2>I am a professional photographer who uses his Leicas =
for=20
certain assignments.&nbsp; My main gear consists of Canon Eos gear that =
my=20
company provides.&nbsp; The auto focus is nice, but is not =
foolproof.&nbsp; I=20
think todays photographers will become inept at calculating exposure =
without a=20
light meter as I have done from time to time with 400 speed=20
films.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; This is my first post to your =
group.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=3D230161316-03011999><FONT color=3D#000000 face=3DArial =

size=3D2></FONT></SPAN>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=3D230161316-03011999><FONT color=3D#000000 face=3DArial =

size=3D2>gck</FONT></SPAN></DIV></BODY></HTML>

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