Re: [Leica] 90mm f/2 APO ASPH

[Lucien <director@ubi.edu>]

Simon,

£1,200 pounds is too expensive.

Ask for cotation at Foto-Hobby:
<http://www.foto-hobby.de/store_fh.html>

Lucien


Simon Lamb wrote:

> I need an urgent response to this or I may miss the opportunity to get the
> lens.  I looked at a new 90mm f/2 APO ASPH today and noticed two things.  At
> the side of the top curved element there was a small bit of white substance
> trapped between the lens and the inside screw thread.  It was very small and
> when I tried to brush it away there was a very fine and small hair attached.
> The item seemed trapped and would not move and was, as I said very small.
> 
> There was also a small mark on one of the internal elements.  I have seen
> this on other lenses and they work fine.
> 
> My question.  I did not take the lens because I figured for my £1,200 pounds
> I should get a lens without any marks or trapped bits.  Am I being overly
> fussy and do you feel that this is within acceptable limits of acceptance
> considering it is a Leica (hand made) and therefore subject to some
> imperfections?
> 
> I need a quick response before they sell the lens to someone else.  I have
> already waited four weeks for it and, having held it gently in my arms, I
> want it back!