Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/08/23
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It seems about time to toss in something other than a comment on
Leni.
About 2 months ago I picked up a 50 mm Summicron (1969 vintage) and
was somewhat disappointed in the flare that appeared in some prints
in the first roll. A really close inspection showed some fogging on
elements I could not easily get at. So off it went to Sherry Krauter
for a re-lube and a thorough scrubbing.
The first post-cleaning prints just came back. All I can say is
"Wow!" The sharpness, contrast and color I wanted are now there.
Some shots into the sky show that the service resolved the original
problem. Obviously, we need to keep in mind the value of a periodic
internal lens cleaning by someone who knows how to put things back
together without any little pieces left over.
The lens itself has a bit of significance. My M4 bears a 1969 serial
number. That was also the year when an institution of higher
education, somewhat tired of my presence, awarded me a baccalaureate
degree. Too bad my mind no longer works as well as the lens. :-)
Written by:
Roy C. Zartarian
http://www.connix.com/~royzart
"A prophet is not without honor except in his
own land and among his own people"