Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/02/22
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Mark , Olivier , Pablo , Thanks for the responses and advice. Thinking about it , i would rather have the lens as is , rather than risk any damage to the front element in getting the work done. Bests Eric on 23/2/02 2:16 AM, Pablo Kolodny at pablokolodny@mac.com wrote: > Eric, > > let me tell you how to proceed: > - trash the lens, regrets! > - let me and only me know time the lens is going to be trashed > - the same with the address of that trashed lens > > > Now, seriously as many others said don't bother with that save you're > getting some terrible diffusion, dispersion... effects. > In case you really get the above proceed as the first paragraph. > > I got some experience (bad, of course) polishing, re-coating front elements > and would never suggest a friend to that. > Changes in focus would the first but only of changes. > > good luck > > Pablo > >> >> >> I am in a dilemma. >> >> I have a Black Leica 21mm f3.4 Super Angulon Ser No.2417270 >> with font and rear caps and original finder. >> >> The lens needs the front element polishing and re-coating , over >> enthusiastic cleaning by a previous owner !! , cosmetic really as it does >> not appear to have any effect on images taken with it. >> >> Anyhow i am now in two minds whether whilst getting the front element >> polished and re-coated by Malcolm Taylor , to get the lens also modified to >> meter with the M6 at the same time. >> >> Should i get this done and in some peoples eyes ruin the lens or should i >> sell the lens as is and get a used 21mm Elmarit ASPH ? >> >> Best Regards >> Eric Calderwood >> (Liverpool U.K) >> 0151 229 4260 >> >> -- >> To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html > > -- > To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html