wilfredo Posted October 22, 2009 Share #1 Posted October 22, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) I came across an offer for a 20 year old Summicron R 35mm that has been sitting in a box and never used. Would there be any issues with this lens after such a long period of no use? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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farnz Posted October 22, 2009 Share #2 Posted October 22, 2009 Wilfredo, The grease might have started to harden so you should probably allow for the cost of a CLA when calculating whether the price is right. Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted October 22, 2009 Share #3 Posted October 22, 2009 It could well need a CLA if the lubricants had dried out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted October 22, 2009 Author Share #4 Posted October 22, 2009 Steve and Pete, Well, you confirmed my main concern. I do know that the red dot has fallen off since it's been sitting in the box for so long. Any idea what the CLA would cost? I suspect it may not be worth it in the end. They are asking $900.00 Wilfredo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted October 22, 2009 Share #5 Posted October 22, 2009 Wilfredo, that seems a lot of money. The UK dealer Ffordes currently have a couple of 35mm ROM lenses for 599 GBP which is about the same amount, and the lenses will be newer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted October 22, 2009 Author Share #6 Posted October 22, 2009 I'll pass on this deal. Thanks, Wilfredo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted October 22, 2009 Share #7 Posted October 22, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Way overpriced. A CLA for a lens is about £80 in the UK but you can buy a good condition s/h Summicron from about £250 up depending on model and cosmetics. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyp Posted October 23, 2009 Share #8 Posted October 23, 2009 I agree whether it's version 1 or 2 of this lens; too much money. If it's ver.1, with detachable hood, then 900 would be too much for lens and CLA combined. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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