I have a collapsible m-summicron that needs to be cla'd.
The front element is BADLY scratched, luckily the back is great.
The focusing is stiff,
and it just needs an overhaul/cleaning of the insides. .
They are charging me $385 for the CLA
including the replacement of the front element.
I assume the replacement will be with another collapsible cron lens? Right? Stupid question?
I didn't think they could do that.
I got the lens pretty cheap, $150.
I have taken photo's with it.
Is $385 for all the work a good price?
Is it the replacement of the front element that is causing the price to jump?
I've never had anything cla'd.
so advice would be appreciated.
What can I expect from the lens if I do this?
Optimum performance as if it were brand new?
I know the lens is a bit soft at f2, but I'm o.k. with that.
I have a 1.4/50 asph for sharpness and low light shots.
But it tends to flare or is it glare on the bright/white areas photographed.
Here are some sample photo's.
http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-...-blockade.html
http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-...-ride-2-a.html
http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-...thing-new.html
http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-...-ll-drive.html
http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-...humor-man.html
http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-...g-shelter.html
Thanks for any and all the help!
Amado