Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/03/09

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Subject: Re: [Leica] sticky noctilux focus ring???
From: Alastair Firkin <firkin@ncable.net.au>
Date: Sat, 9 Mar 2002 21:35:56 +1100
References: <OE26tXtG4vDCOTSt39L00007821@hotmail.com>

>A question for Noct users:
>When turning the focus ring from close focus to infinity (or back), without
>stopping, everything feels Leica smooth. However, if I'm moving from say,
>close focus to infinity, stop half way, then turn back the other way, it
>seems like there's a slight stick to the focus ring.
>Hopefully that makes sense. I only notice it when making small focus
>adjustments, but it is noticeable.
>I'm just wondering if this is the results of moving those large elements
>around, or is it a defect.
>TIA
>
>-Grant
>http://www.photoslave.com


Mine has always felt a bit stiffer than the other lenes, but its a 
good "positive" focus action, that is useful with a lens like the f1 
monster.
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In reply to: Message from "Grant Heffernan" <streetphoto1975@hotmail.com> ([Leica] sticky noctilux focus ring???)