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

["Simon Lamb" <s_lamb@compuserve.com>]

Lucien

Thanks, I will askthem.

Simon
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Lucien" <director@ubi.edu>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2000 4:30 PM
Subject: Re: [Leica] 90mm f/2 APO ASPH


>
>
> 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!