ibogost Posted July 7, 2008 Share #1 Posted July 7, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have a current-gen 28/2.8 Elmarit asph. Quite suddenly, the front element and housing seems to be loose within its coupling. I cannot really determine if it is affecting pictures but it seems very precarious. It is possible to "wobble" the element with quite a lot of play. I think I remember reading about this problem as somewhat common with this lens, but now I cannot find where that is. Anybody have any comments? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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richam Posted July 7, 2008 Share #2 Posted July 7, 2008 I just had the same problem. The lens was in warranty, so I sent it to Solms. They repaired it OK, but it took over a month. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Lemon Posted July 7, 2008 Share #3 Posted July 7, 2008 Same situation with me - just got the lens back to day - took nearly 2 months to fix. Lens was only a month old. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibogost Posted July 7, 2008 Author Share #4 Posted July 7, 2008 Ugh. That's what I was afraid of. Thanks :/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt335 Posted July 9, 2008 Share #5 Posted July 9, 2008 I have had a similar problem and was really pissed off when my 1 month old Summicron 35m lens suffered the same problem. The dealer I bought the lens from were very good and gave me a Voigtlander 25m2.5 as a loaner. I am now informed that the lens has been sent back to Germany (I live in Sydney Australia) and it could take 3 months!! The dealer tried to get a new replacement lens, but no luck. So now after spending A LOT OF MONEY on a new lens I have to wait 3 months. I know that the Voigtlander lens is probably a nice lens but the problem is that it just isn't the same. I guess I will calm down soon. The dealer is trying to get Leica to loan me another 35 Summicron. Fingers crossed ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sangtan Posted July 12, 2008 Share #6 Posted July 12, 2008 Not just the front element, a few days ago, suddenly, my 9 months old 28 elmarit whole inner lens assembly wobble within the outer casing housing the aperture and focusing rings. I did not realise Leica makes image-stableliser lens It is completely useless now and waiting to go back to Leica UK when I can get to talk to their service department who incidentally leave their office early at 16.00 hrs on Friday. Sang Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philippe D. Posted July 12, 2008 Share #7 Posted July 12, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) Well, i have a brand new Summicron 28A who's front element was becoming loose too, that is, moving a bit. I took a small screw driver and screw on the three screws situated at the front ring (just before the diaphragm ring). Now it's tight like a Champagne cork again. Those guys at Solms should take a bit of vitamin, lack of strength i guess. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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