Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/09/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Steve Barbour writes: > I recall some issues re this remarkable new lenses at it release... > can't recall who experienced them.... > > of problematic mechanical function, especially of the focus ring > binding, being too tight, or loose.. and repairs needed, perhaps > some other issues... > > Who has this lens? who has had problems, and are they now > resolved? What were they? > > Is this lens currently available...or is it now withdrawn > or unavailable? It was John Collier that had trouble with an early version of the 50/1.4 Asph lens. I believe that he went through three lenses before trading his last lens with me (for a BP 50/1.4 pre-Asph lens plus other consideration). Although the 50/1.4 Asph lens is not as buttery smooth as my pre-Asph version I'm using it quite happily. The current Asph lens has not been discontinued to my knowledge. Greg J. lorenzo