[Leica] Re: Black Hole? Almost

[phuang@pmsoft.com.sg]

Hi John,

In the Leica world, maybe the focus module is considered specialised.  But
that could be one reason why majority Pros who need long lenses do not go
for Leica Rs.  There is relatively dismal backup support.  There is no
other choices besides the APO Modular units in the current lineup.  These
are great lenses though...but if backup is ever needed...watch out. I am
not a pro so I can still survive with them.

Cheers,
Paul

Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2001 21:45:46 -0600
From: John Collier <jbcollier@powersurfr.com>
Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: Black Hole? Almost
Message-ID: <B75EB30A.1265F%jbcollier@powersurfr.com>
References:

My 35/2.5 developed halos due to years of knocking about on reefs. I sent
it
to Nikon and it took them six months to repair. They had to wait for a new
batch of optical units to be manufactured. Specialised parts are not always
to hand and they may have to wait until their turn to be manufactured comes
up again in the queue.

John Collier

> From: phuang@pmsoft.com.sg
>
> I almost had the same problem.  I wanted to send my 2X Focus Module to
the
> agent in Singapore for servicing. Firstly I had to explain what a Focus
> Module was and then was told that it needed to go to Solms and the minium
> wait time was 3 months (at least he was honest).  I decided against it
and
> told the agent than it is no wonder why the majority of pros do not use
> Leica Rs.  Asked him, do they provide loans while the lens is being
service
> and the answer was no, we are not able to provide such service. I thought
> this happens only in the far east but apparently not.
>