Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/01/04

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Leitz Summarit 5cm 1.5 139xxxx M mount
From: "Robert G. Stevens" <robsteve@hfx.andara.com>
Date: Fri, 04 Jan 2002 22:43:25 -0400

James:

With the cost of re coating a lens, it is probably cheaper to return the 
lens to the seller and find one in better shape.  The Summarit is not that 
sharp and contrasty even in the best of shape when used at the wider apertures.

Regards,

Robert

At 07:56 PM 1/4/2002 -0600, you wrote:
>I have recently aquired this lens.  The front element is totaly glazed, 
>the seller promised the skrached didnt go to the lens element.  As is; it 
>shoots as soft as a Thambar.  Any idea who would cla and recoat this lens, 
>and would it be worth it.  jh
>
>
>
>James A. Harrison II
>KD5LMX
>Wichita Falls, Texas, USA
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Replies: Reply from "Robert G. Stevens" <robsteve@hfx.andara.com> (Re: [Leica] Leitz Summarit 5cm 1.5 139xxxx M mount)
Reply from Ted Grant <tedgrant@shaw.ca> (Re: [Leica] Leitz Summarit 5cm 1.5 139xxxx M mount)