brijnbout Posted November 28, 2011 Share #1 Posted November 28, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi everyone, I know it hurts but my Summicron 35/2 pre-ash fell on the ground and broke in two pieces. Is there any chance that this can be repaired or should I 'give' it away for spare parts? Regards, Bart Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/167432-summicron-35-mm-in-pieces/?do=findComment&comment=1856854'>More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted November 28, 2011 Posted November 28, 2011 Hi brijnbout, Take a look here Summicron 35 mm in pieces. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
sabears Posted November 28, 2011 Share #2 Posted November 28, 2011 I think that it's not repairable Best wishes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc_braconi Posted November 29, 2011 Share #3 Posted November 29, 2011 And more than this one with the convex focusing finger is not a common lens Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaques Posted November 29, 2011 Share #4 Posted November 29, 2011 (edited) I know a semi-retired Leica trained camera repairman here in Adelaide, Australia. I have the same lens as yours (exactly- with the same focus lever- how unusual is that lever BTW?) and the other day we were discussing it. He was talking about how the part that is broken on yours (I can't remember what it is called?) was made of plastic.... and how he felt that was a bit cheap of Leica.... but that it was well made plastic... Then he mentioned (out of the blue) that he had a 'new old stock' replacement part hidden away somewhere. All this was in the context of a chrome Summilux he was repairing for me- he was extolling its mechanical virtues compared to later Leica lenses.... I am not at all sure if the part is identical to your lens- or if there is other damage on yours that cannot be repaired. But if you have no luck anywhere else I will be happy to pass on these photos and ask Charles about the possibility of repairing your lens... Edited November 29, 2011 by jaques Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted November 29, 2011 Share #5 Posted November 29, 2011 If it's beyond repair, why not have it set into clear perspex in 2 pieces as a curio? Pete. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaques Posted November 29, 2011 Share #6 Posted November 29, 2011 Blasphemy! I am sure even in half that lens has more value than as a paperweight curio... I imagine the lens elements would be worth a reasonable bit of coin to someone... AS IS- I would guess that lens would fetch at least 200 USD on the bay of evil... If I was pushed for an exact estimate it would be 324USD- as is... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washington Posted November 29, 2011 Share #7 Posted November 29, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Send it to me and I will see whatI can do with it. No charge, I enjoy a challenge. Rip Tragle 2598 West Highway #34 Drake, CO, 80515 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted November 29, 2011 Share #8 Posted November 29, 2011 Send it to Solms, I'm sure they will have seen worse. Steve 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted November 29, 2011 Share #9 Posted November 29, 2011 Send it to Solms, I'm sure they will have seen worse. Steve + 1... glasses seem intact... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
k_g_wolf ✝ Posted November 29, 2011 Share #10 Posted November 29, 2011 Everything with LEICA / LEITZ on it - well most at least - can be mended. At today´s lensprices it might well be worth to allow THEM to have at least a look at it. best GEORG Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
koray Posted November 29, 2011 Share #11 Posted November 29, 2011 Sorry for your misfortune. This issue was discussed at photo.net by Gus Lazarri, a Leica repair guy. Apparently Leica used plastic lens block for a batch of Summicron 35 v4. You can identify that batch easily by the thin screw notches on the name/identity plate. The metal ones have thick and flat notches, in comparison. See the following link to the original post by Gus: Plastic "King of Bokeh" - Photo.net Leica and Rangefinders Forum I am sure Solms will happily repair it for you. Cheers, Koray Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brijnbout Posted November 29, 2011 Author Share #12 Posted November 29, 2011 Thanks all for yours thoughts and Koray for the link! The glass is as new and maybe I should try Solms and see what happens. I'll let you know. Regards, Bart Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ron (Netherlands) Posted December 3, 2011 Share #13 Posted December 3, 2011 Thanks all for yours thoughts and Koray for the link! The glass is as new and maybe I should try Solms and see what happens. I'll let you know. Regards, Bart Did have a look at the hyperlink, made me wonder: is (or was) yours a Canada made lens? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brijnbout Posted December 4, 2011 Author Share #14 Posted December 4, 2011 Hi Ron, It was made in Canada. Nr 3061917. I'm still not sure to send it to Solms because I'm almost sure the repair costs will be too high. Regards, Bart Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ron (Netherlands) Posted December 4, 2011 Share #15 Posted December 4, 2011 Hi Ron, It was made in Canada. Nr 3061917. I'm still not sure to send it to Solms because I'm almost sure the repair costs will be too high. Regards, Bart Indeed might be too high. Would advice to get the broken piece out and then ask Solms to send a spare part which you can fit in yourself. The part that is broken is the inner f-stop ring that is connected to the outer aperture ring. It is made of a kind of metal alloy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posto 6 Posted December 4, 2011 Share #16 Posted December 4, 2011 When I have tried getting parts from Solms for my Leica equipment here in Brazil during my trips to Europe, I am usually met with a point-blank refusal. Has their "policy" on this changed? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posto 6 Posted December 4, 2011 Share #17 Posted December 4, 2011 FWIW, I have also had serious problems with a 19mm Mandler Elmarit-R, where the front lens assembly is also unfortunately made with the nasty black/grey plastic. The retaining threads (very thin and unwisely machined from this cheap material) became damaged when it was being dissassembled for a service (by a very well-known repairer I may add), and there was no way of ensuring refitment without resorting to glue as the plastic components were no longer available. This is a lens which should be avoided, and it rather surprised me how much demand from the Far East has pushed up their prices over the past year. It would be interesting to discover which other lenses made heavy use of these nasty plastics, as these will eventually be at risk of becoming irreparable as the plastic nears the end of it's useful service life. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted December 4, 2011 Share #18 Posted December 4, 2011 Is the 19/2.8 Elmarit the version 1 or version 2 (with the built-in filters)? Pete. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posto 6 Posted December 5, 2011 Share #19 Posted December 5, 2011 It is the version 1- I have since sold this, and replaced it by the version 2, which has fantastic results and a very solid construction. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobey bilek Posted January 10, 2012 Share #20 Posted January 10, 2012 Turn it in for repair. Past practice has been if no repair is possible, you get a deal on current replacement item. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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