Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/11/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]John Van Stelten is absolutely first-rate, reliable, prompt as Jeffery wrote. There may be as good but I do not believe that there is a better Leitz/Leica lens person in North America. He has serviced a good number of Leica lenses for me, all the highest quality work. I recollect he also serviced a Kern 50/1,9 Macro-Switar, a superb world-class lens that has been out of production for at least a quarter century. A caution however on the collapsible Summicron with "scratched" coating. If the front element is "scratched", it is very likely that not only the coating is affected but also the glass. That front element is probably irreplaceable today and scratches are likely to be difficult to cure without a new element. If they are at or near the center of the lens, they can seriously affect your images. Usually if something is too cheap to believe, there is a reason. If you want to take a chance and spend some money to have John examine the lens and tell you whether or not it is worth the expense to repair, that is one thing. But I would get in writing from the seller that he will refund your full purchase price if the lens, on examination, is not adequately reparable. If he says no, walk away. Seth LaK 9 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Didier Ludwig" <rangefinder@screengang.com> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> Sent: Saturday, November 13, 2004 3:55 PM Subject: [Leica] Focal Point Lens / coating repair > Hello, > Does anyone know http://www.focalpointlens.com ?? > They can make new multicoatings for old lenses. > I could get a collapsible Summicron with scratched coating; for a few > bucks only; and was wondering if there are any LUGers that have made > experience with this company (which is located in Louisville Colorado). > Thanks in advance! > Didier > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >