[Leica] 50 Summilux - "dreaded collapsible hood"

[jbcollier at shaw.ca (John Collier)]

I know, I have been told so as well. I rattled a few chains last week 
and, supposedly, the first one in the door will come to me. However, I 
have heard that before. I believe the problem is the local Leica rep. 
It is not with the dealer but the dealer is forced to go through the 
area rep. I asked for hard copy from Leica NJ on the status of my lens 
repair/replacement and the rep delivered it the next day. Nice to have 
but I would prefer the lens.

Oh well,

John Collier


On Dec 9, 2004, at 6:12 PM, Don Dory wrote:

> If it matters, Leica US will be getting some 50 ASPH's very soon. If
> John calls his dealer again and suggests strongly that he should get 
> the
> first one back in North America then I am sure he will be enjoying it
> for the winter festivities.  And if I have to wait a little longer for
> mine, well, John did spend his hard earned money on one of the first
> ones so all is fair.
>
> And yes, it is one very, very fine lens.