bpalme Posted February 28, 2011 Share #1 Posted February 28, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) When you send a lens in to be cleaned and/or adjusted can you get it repainted to look new? Any idea the cost if so? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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marknorton Posted March 1, 2011 Share #2 Posted March 1, 2011 Most lenses are not painted, they are black anodised and doesn't wear particularly well especially on the edges of focussing rings and lens barrels. The only way to improve the finish is to replace the parts and that depends on parts availability. You cannot refinish black anodised parts. I had the accessory carrier on a 28mm Summicron replaced and the focussing ring on a 90mm Elmarit-M. The parts are relatively inexpensive, IIRC, the focussing ring was about €50, much more to fit. The accessory carrier was about same and very simple to fit. You cannot touch-in edge wear on these lenses but I did touch-in a chip on the main barrel of my 35mm Summilux ASPH using black enamel. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted March 1, 2011 Share #3 Posted March 1, 2011 It doesn't effect the performance of the lens, and is part of the patina. Personally, I would leave well alone. Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted March 1, 2011 Share #4 Posted March 1, 2011 When you send a lens in to be cleaned and/or adjusted can you get it repainted to look new?... Yes if it is a black paint lens i guess but i have no experience with this. No if it is a black anodized lens as usual (see above). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmas Posted March 1, 2011 Share #5 Posted March 1, 2011 Hi A collector will pay money for a original black paint lens, a repaint they wont even spit on, say 30% less. The only time the paint is going to alter photos is if it in the internal paint, which can degrade contrast. Sell it and buy another. Noel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted March 1, 2011 Share #6 Posted March 1, 2011 Check this thread out http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-collectors-historica/169442-rare-summicron.html#post1628054 Seems that some will pay £XXXX more for some shoddy black paint! Lens would appear to have been a chrome version originally. I'm handy with a paint brush, this has given me ideas The important part of any lens is the glass, as long as it's optically and mechanically fine then forget the finish. Personally I much prefer the patina of a carefully well used piece of equipment, like an antique, or a classic car, it adds to its interest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmas Posted March 1, 2011 Share #7 Posted March 1, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi A collector will pay money for a original black paint lens, a repaint they wont even spit on, say 30% less. The only time the paint is going to alter photos is if it in the internal paint, which can degrade contrast. Sell it and buy another. Noel I apologize last was not clear. If you do have a black paint lens then the patina is necessary, if you have the lens repainted like you would an auto, the collectors would be interested and the price will drop 30% or more, and you will have paid for a repaint. If you have an as new black paint lens, it will have a large premium. I've seen a repainted BP M2, it look superb, but was a lot cheaper than a beaten up original, it was possible to tell it was not original BP even in the show case, although Leitz did vary a lot, from 58 to 65. Noel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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