Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/05/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I am a bit confused. I am new to Leica. I use it because for years I heard about their wonderful glass and coatings. Does this mean that "anyone" can duplicate the coating and have the lens turn out like new? Is there nothing special or proprietary about the coatings? Aram Date: Mon, 28 May 2001 14:21:28 EDT From: Disfromage@aol.com Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: Cleaning Marks/ Recoating Message-ID: <ac.15a6a2f2.2843f128@aol.com> References: In a message dated 5/27/01 10:50:59 PM, douglas@dysmedia.com writes: >Some reputable experts suggest that if you have a lens recoated at Focal >Point, it will be better than new (or at least as good). Ken Ruth (another >legendary repairman) told me that it's impossible to grind and recoat a >lens >without doing damage. > >I am, in short, confused. Anyone have hard facts regarding this? Douglas, I am not an expert, and I have no hard facts, but.... I have a DR Summicron that I bought cheap that had cleaning marks and or scratches on the front element. I sent it to John VanStelton at the Focal Point to be polished and recoated. Before he worked on it the lens was virtually unusable because of flare. When I got it back it looked like new and performs wonderfully. The difference is nothing short of amazing-flare is almost nonexistent. Richard Wasserman