Question on loose aperture ring--Leica 180mm f/2.8 (1994)

[BillR]

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  Hello Leica Friends, (Hallo Leica Freunden) I recently purchased a mint condition 1994 Leica 180mm R f/2.8 (non APO) lens that looks as new. I use it on the Sony A7R Ii and am very pleased with the results. I do have a question since this is the only Leica lens I own.  The aperture ring has slight movement vertically and horizontally but the clicks are precise and the lens works fine. Is this slight movement a concern? I read on the internet that another person had this issue and was told by a Leica dealer this is normal. Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Bill

[wildlightphoto]

It's normal.

[BillR]

Hello wildlightphoto, thank you for the answer to my question. I took a few moments and  looked at your bird photos which are spectacular!  Bill

[ewelch]

I've owned a couple of those and it is indeed normal.

[vvvvv]

Is this something that can be easily fixed though?

 

Unlike my other R lenses, my Macro Elmarit-R 60mm 2.8 has a similar loose/rattling aperture ring. I use the lenses for video work and the rattling noise is sometimes a problem.