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35 lux FLE focus ring problem


Neko

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I've had my 35mm Summilux ASPH FLE for six years. I bought it new. It has always had a distinctive rattle, and a slack aperture ring, but about a year ago it also developed a little play in the focus. Everything (apart from the optical quality, which is superb) just feels slightly sloppy and second-rate. Bit disappointing because it hasn't been heavily used, and I've looked after it. Also, it cost £3600.

 

In contrast, my battered 1960 35mm Summaron F2.8 operates with jewel-like precision.

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Floating elements are the culprit i suspect. Three of my FLE lenses (35/1.4, 50/1.4, 70/2) have got focusing issues more or less. I would not ask for a FLE version of the 90/2 apo for this only reason.

 Yes. I have been thinking the floating elements could have something to do too.

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