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Pedro Reis
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, May 26, 2006 - 04:09 pm: | 
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Hi ppl.
I searched the forum but i didnt found any reference to this lens.
Anyone can send me ikn the right direction on how to
disassemble and celan the haze on this lens?
Thanks
Pedro |
Glenn Middleton
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, May 26, 2006 - 08:27 pm: |
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Unfortunately I think you will find that the 'Haze' will not clean off. Leitz used a very reactive (in the chemical sense) glass in some of their early lenses. What you see, is caused by the moisture in the air reacting with the surface of the glass.
The only chance of removing this 'chemical fog' is to have the elements professionally re-polished. No matter what people say, you cannot do it yourself and retain the original performance. |
Pedro Reis
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, May 27, 2006 - 07:36 am: |
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Dammm.... How can i be shure that my lens has such glass?
Serial on lens is 1391210. |
Glenn Middleton
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, May 27, 2006 - 07:07 pm: |
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Pedro,
My understanding is that ALL these lenses suffer. The lens was produced in two versions - optics are the same, but at some point in production the mechanics of the lens barrel were altered.
The following site has a good description of the 'fogging/haze' and lists other Leitz lenses that suffer. Do not be put off that the Title of article is M lenses. Every lens that will fit M Series bodies is mentioned, even the LTM and 39mm screw mount lenses that can use the M mount adapters.
www.cameraquest.com/mlenses.htm
Another word of warning on the Summarit, the front element is made from a very soft glass. It is thus very prone to being scratched by too forceful cleaning methods.
There seems to be quite a bit on the web about Leitz lens 'fogging', I can only suggest you do a search.
Glenn. |
Pedro Reis
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, May 27, 2006 - 07:40 pm: |
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Just saw the site, thanks.
It will be a nice paperweight lens  )) |
