Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/09/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]David wrote: >To my horror, my new Apo 90 "acquired" two marks which looked like > "( )" in the center of the front element, spaced about a > dime's-width apart. Fortunately, they buffed out (much rubbing w/Leica > microfibre cloth), only to return! What gives? > > Curiously, I have discovered that the (raised) back of the lens cap > seems to be hitting the protruding front element. Either the front > element extends too far forward or the lens cap extends too far > backward. Or is it me? and Jem: >This is most likely so obvious that I hesitate to enquire, but is the front >of the lens cap one of those which have indents for the fingers to grip and >thereby sinks in towards the lens? >If so, could it be the two edges of the plastic indents rubbing against the >front element which created these marks? >Jem Guys, I dread sending this mail in fear of more flame-mail polluting the LUG (we had our fill), but I bought a while ago a couple of Contax 55 mm lens caps, I think for the G2.21mm, that in no way can touch the front lens. Why? Because they cost one third of the Leica price, and I like to have a few spares with me when I travel! Bless this thrifty Leica-user ( a contradictio in adjectis?) Sander van Hulsenbeek Amsterdam Holland