Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/02/15

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Subject: [Leica] Re: front and rear elements
From: Ken Wilcox <wilcox@tir.com>
Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2000 18:27:08 -0500

It would be nice to know what is "fact" and what is "common knowlege" but
not true. I've also heard that back scratches are a problem. I have a
Summarit with a scratch (just one) on the back and I can't see that the
image is harmed in any way.

Ken Wilcox

At 5:23 -0500 2/15/0, a fine scholar, RGKEG@aol.com wrote:

>My  .02.
>
>When I was shooting motion picture film those gel holders for behind the lens
>filtration were avoided at all costs because any marks at the back were way
>worse than marks at the front.
>
>I was also taught in no uncertain terms that front scratches can be lived
>with, but lenses with rear element scratches should be avoided.  Slight
>cleaning marks might be another thing, though.
>
>Sorry, never tested it :)
>
>                                        Ron Kutak


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