Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/05/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Please report back. I've got limited funds at the moment and have a strong interest in obtaining and older, lower contrast 50, maybe a Rigid. Really super clean ones seem to carry quite a premium, so the potential for economical rehab is very appealing to me. Scott Ruben wrote: > Daniel > > I was recommended ARAX in the ukraine - a member of the rff.com > (rangefinderforum) had his summicron lens cleaned, front element > repolished and re coated for 30 USD + 8 USD shipping. > > I am currently waiting for an answer form ARAX if they can clean and > repolish the front element on a summarit 1:1,5 50mm that i got with an > M3 of ebay - I will be happy to share my experience with ARAx as soon > as In get it back > > best > Ruben > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Daniel Ridings" > <daniel.ridings@edd.uio.no> > To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> > Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2005 8:23 AM > Subject: Re: [Leica] Further adventures of a lens abuser > > >> Mark Rabiner wrote: >> >>>> Borrow an old one first. I have one. I'm still thinking about a 2.8 >>>> Elmar (the new one). I think this is a clear case where you would >>>> really >>>> be happier with the new one. If I ever do get one (a modern one), >>>> for my >>>> dream walk, then I'm sure the old one will sit on the shelf. It's ok, >>>> the the added flavor isn't the best. >>>> >>>> Daniel >>>> >>> >>> Did you have yours cleaned? >>> It's that Whale blubber again. >> >> >> I think you're probably right. It's sitting on the M3 right here >> beside me. It's not "hazy" or anything, but it doesn't have that >> crystal clear Leica glass either. It probably needs a cleaning. >> >> Are there people you can trust with cleaning lenses? Taking apart >> something mechanical is one thing, put optical components? Can the >> usual, DAG, Sherry, do this? >> >> Daniel >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information