k-hawinkler Posted November 5, 2014 Share #21 Â Posted November 5, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) Good luck with the repair! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
anabasis Posted November 29, 2014 Share #22  Posted November 29, 2014 Another thing, while I wait on the Series VI filter, I assume that the knurled knob on LHS of lens mount is to rotate the lens barrel for portrait format? Lens seems to be stuck solid, no rotation... john  The black knob on the focus head is indeed to rotate the lens from landscape to portrait or anywhere in between.  It is a fantastic lens when it is working correctly. Of course the problem to discover is if the issue is in the focus module or in the lens head. Without another focus module, it will hard to tell.  JCA Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McMaster Posted November 30, 2014 Author Share #23 Â Posted November 30, 2014 Thanks, it is on its way to Wetzlar. There have been a lot of disclaimers from their side plus I would also like to use it at infinity on my S2.... Â john Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McMaster Posted December 9, 2014 Author Share #24  Posted December 9, 2014 Just got the quote, reassuringly expensive!!  LENS HEAD APO-TELYT clean optics clean optics as far as possible residue will remain! fix tripod carrier adjustment of all parts  FOCUS-MODUL clean optics clean optics as far as possible residue will remain! adjustment of all parts  john Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildlightphoto Posted December 9, 2014 Share #25 Â Posted December 9, 2014 Ignore the time estimate. The most recent CLA on my 280mm f/4 APO was estimated to take 4-6 weeks. 5 months and counting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
k-hawinkler Posted December 9, 2014 Share #26 Â Posted December 9, 2014 Ignore the time estimate. The most recent CLA on my 280mm f/4 APO was estimated to take 4-6 weeks. 5 months and counting. Â Thanks Doug. WOW! Who is doing the CLA? Leica? If so, why not DAG? TIA. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildlightphoto Posted December 9, 2014 Share #27 Â Posted December 9, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) Thanks Doug. WOW! Who is doing the CLA? Leica? If so, why not DAG? TIA. Â Leica is doing the CLA. Turnaround from DAG (quote: "Difficult lens to work on") has often been longer for simpler lenses. It's almost enough to drive me to CaNikon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
k-hawinkler Posted December 9, 2014 Share #28  Posted December 9, 2014 Leica is doing the CLA. Turnaround from DAG (quote: "Difficult lens to work on") has often been longer for simpler lenses. It's almost enough to drive me to CaNikon  Thanks Doug. I have a Vario-R 105-280/4.2 that almost reaches infinity, but not quite. Who do you suggest I should send it to? TIA. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildlightphoto Posted December 9, 2014 Share #29 Â Posted December 9, 2014 Thanks Doug. I have a Vario-R 105-280/4.2 that almost reaches infinity, but not quite.Who do you suggest I should send it to? TIA. Â I send my equipment to the technician I feel most comfortable with. For Leicaflexes either DAG or Sherry Krauter is my choice. I send APO lenses to Leica. Â I've had good experience and bad experience with Leica, DAG and Sherry K but eventually they've all stood behind their work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McMaster Posted December 10, 2014 Author Share #30  Posted December 10, 2014 Thanks Doug, I knew that after my last item sent there but luckily this is not an everyday item for my usage ;-)  john  Ignore the time estimate. The most recent CLA on my 280mm f/4 APO was estimated to take 4-6 weeks. 5 months and counting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildlightphoto Posted December 10, 2014 Share #31  Posted December 10, 2014 Thanks Doug, I knew that after my last item sent there but luckily this is not an everyday item for my usage ;-) john  The 280 is my everyday lens, literally. After the third CLA (every two years) I bought a second 280. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
k-hawinkler Posted December 10, 2014 Share #32 Â Posted December 10, 2014 The 280 is my everyday lens, literally. After the third CLA (every two years) I bought a second 280. Â Doug, why do you need a CLA every 2 years? Also, do you send the lens to Leica NJ or Leica in Germany? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildlightphoto Posted December 10, 2014 Share #33 Â Posted December 10, 2014 Doug, why do you need a CLA every 2 years?Also, do you send the lens to Leica NJ or Leica in Germany? Â Sticky diaphragm, every two years. I can set my calendar by it. I send it to NJ. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
anabasis Posted December 11, 2014 Share #34 Â Posted December 11, 2014 When my APO Telyt 1.4x focus module went into Leica for service, it went to Germany through NJ. I think it took a couple of months, but I was gone at sea during that time, so I am not sure of the exact time for the repair. It was also just a fairly simple dis-assemble and clean, no modifications. Â JCA Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McMaster Posted January 8, 2015 Author Share #35  Posted January 8, 2015 It will soon be on its way back to me :-)  I like to inform you about the above mentioned equipment and the repair we finally and successfully finished. As mentioned earlier this is a non-standard repair and success will remain open till the end.  I need to point out in your case it was more than tricky and we had to improvise. You will now reach infinity by absolutely physical limit. !!! But focusing to infinity should be done smooth and carefully !!!! When infinity is closely reached do not turn over with power / pressure. If so you will damage the lens and that can not be repaired again.  Under special circumstances – very hot / very cold – the image can be out of alignment (infinity) caused by material expansion. This was the compromise we had to take. Otherwise the service couldn’t be offered at all. I hope for understanding and further more I hope you will realize what we made happen for you – our customer.  In case of any questions please let me know. Otherwise I wish you unforgettable moments with your equipment made by Leica.  john Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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