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Did Leica ever fix the problem with the 50mm F2 APO


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I could be in the market for a new 50mm f2 APO and remember a while back that there was some sort of issue with it ghosting or something like that. Did Leica ever get that sorted ??

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Hi Neil, I checked that out before getting a 50mm f2 APO. It was an issue that was resolved. My serial number is 4296042 which is unaffected. The affected ones were much earlier.

Someone may have exact details of serial numbers that are affected.

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Yes

 

One lens element was altered ...... probably a different coating .... and internal blacking of various bits was changed (as far as info goes ... which is a bit sparse)

 

No reports of any issues following the 6 month stop in production to sort it. 

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I have a 50mm Apo Summicron, and have had no ghosting issues with digital or film, Neil.

 

What's bringing about the return to a M lens?

 

...and your legs appear to changed somewhat. You've been working out, haven't you?

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