ldhrads Posted January 31, 2014 Share #1  Posted January 31, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) Several years ago I purchased a 1956 Summarit 1.5 in screw mount on Ebay. It arrived in overall nice physical condition with clean aperture blades, smooth focusing and for what I paid about USD 400, I thought not a bad lens. Then I started shooting with it. Then I put it away and intermittently picked it back up because every time I shot with it I was unimpressed by the crappy pics I got. Very low contrast, hazy, foggy.  Careful inspection showed that there were no scratches, but some fogging of interior elements.  When I got the MM, I really wanted to use this lens and I posted a few pics with it last month asking if what I was getting was typical and folks told me no, that lens needs to be cleaned.  I sent it to Sherry Krauter in New York on 1/2/14 and it arrived today. She did a CLA for a very reasonable price, she did not have to take apart the helicoid, but cleaned the elements and diaphragm and put it all back together to Leica specs for $95.  Best money spent in a while!  Below is the before and after, simple shot of the same subject.  Great communication, great service and now i can post pics on the "through old glass" threads!  P.S., Focus was on the silver knob above the coffee cup. at f1.5  Thanks Sherry!  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!  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/221238-cheers-to-sherry-krauter/?do=findComment&comment=2522817'>More sharing options...
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tenezus Posted January 31, 2014 Share #2 Â Posted January 31, 2014 Wow! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted January 31, 2014 Share #3 Â Posted January 31, 2014 She did a Summilux 50mm Pre Asperical for me and did a magnificent job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted February 1, 2014 Share #4 Â Posted February 1, 2014 That's a huge difference, Lawrence, and it looks like you've got a new lens. Â Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted February 1, 2014 Share #5  Posted February 1, 2014 Now you've ruined the atmospheric effects.  Sherry does good work. Unfortunately she doesn't calibrate digital Ms, only film cameras. So it's DAG (Don Goldberg) when needed. Hope they both stick around for a while…often better and quicker, and cheaper, service than Leica NJ.  Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenton C Posted February 3, 2014 Share #6 Â Posted February 3, 2014 I kinda like the dreamy look of the first . . . . Kidding. What a staggering difference. Â And great report on a masterful Leica wizzard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblitz Posted February 5, 2014 Share #7 Â Posted February 5, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) Wow! Great ad for her abilities. Will keep it in mind thanks for posting Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Valdemar Posted February 6, 2014 Share #8 Â Posted February 6, 2014 When I shoot photos of coffee machines I prefer to user my camera phone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobey bilek Posted February 8, 2014 Share #9 Â Posted February 8, 2014 Sherry is a fun lady and capable repair person. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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