howiebrou Posted March 8, 2019 Share #1  Posted March 8, 2019 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) I just got this on on my SL using my 90mm APO SL lens. I get the same error if i attach it to my CL. Putting a M lens on my SL is fine leading me to think it is the SL lens that is the problem.  On the SL I can get into the menu but i can not get any live view or view through the lens. Sometimes the live view will keep coming on and off. I can not change the mode either with this lens attached.  Any thoughts?  Thanks. 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! Edited March 8, 2019 by howiebrou 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/295006-lens-communication-error/?do=findComment&comment=3698149'>More sharing options...
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Donzo98 Posted March 8, 2019 Share #2  Posted March 8, 2019 (edited) I would clean the contacts on the lens, and see if that clears up the problem. Keep us posted.    Edited March 8, 2019 by Donzo98 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
howiebrou Posted March 9, 2019 Author Share #3  Posted March 9, 2019 2 hours ago, Donzo98 said: I would clean the contacts on the lens, and see if that clears up the problem. Keep us posted.    Tried that to no avail :(( Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donzo98 Posted March 9, 2019 Share #4  Posted March 9, 2019 4 minutes ago, howiebrou said: Tried that to no avail :(( What did you use to clean them?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
howiebrou Posted March 9, 2019 Author Share #5  Posted March 9, 2019 7 hours ago, Donzo98 said: What did you use to clean them?? Alcohol on a lens cloth. I took it to my dealer and it gave the same error on his SL. Looks like it needs to go back to Germany :(( Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donzo98 Posted March 9, 2019 Share #6 Â Posted March 9, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, howiebrou said: Alcohol on a lens cloth. I took it to my dealer and it gave the same error on his SL. Looks like it needs to go back to Germany :(( Wow... that sucks!! I wonder how long till it comes back. Hopefully not too long. Edited March 9, 2019 by Donzo98 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frame-it Posted March 10, 2019 Share #7 Â Posted March 10, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) did you try any other SL lens or TL lens ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
howiebrou Posted March 10, 2019 Author Share #8  Posted March 10, 2019 (edited) 21 minutes ago, frame-it said: did you try any other SL lens or TL lens ? Yes. Everything works except this lens. It doesn’t work on the CL either. My dealer said he has never come across this issue with SL lenses, nor any lens... Edited March 10, 2019 by howiebrou Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoySmith Posted March 10, 2019 Share #9  Posted March 10, 2019 6 hours ago, howiebrou said: Yes. Everything works except this lens. It doesn’t work on the CL either. My dealer said he has never come across this issue with SL lenses, nor any lens... Give us some follow-up when you hear from Leica after they receive the lens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
howiebrou Posted March 10, 2019 Author Share #10  Posted March 10, 2019 8 hours ago, RoySmith said: Give us some follow-up when you hear from Leica after they receive the lens. Will do. I hope this is not a common problem but I have found nothing on the web to suggest that it is. I have to admit it has unfortunately dampened my experience of Sl lenses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
helged Posted March 10, 2019 Share #11  Posted March 10, 2019 14 minutes ago, howiebrou said: Will do. I hope this is not a common problem but I have found nothing on the web to suggest that it is. I have to admit it has unfortunately dampened my experience of Sl lenses. My impression is that the SL system has (very) few problems, and no serious issues since the launch 3.5 yrs ago. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
f4nest Posted March 11, 2019 Share #12 Â Posted March 11, 2019 Had this problem a few month ago with my Apo Summicron SL 75 and had to send it to Leica, where they fixed this problem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
howiebrou Posted March 11, 2019 Author Share #13 Â Posted March 11, 2019 2 hours ago, f4nest said: Had this problem a few month ago with my Apo Summicron SL 75 and had to send it to Leica, where they fixed this problem. Did Leica tell you what the issue was? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
f4nest Posted March 12, 2019 Share #14  Posted March 12, 2019 NO, not really, but it was fixed under guarantee within 2 weeks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted March 12, 2019 Share #15 Â Posted March 12, 2019 It seems to come with the L mount. My TL 18-56 had the same problem. Leica sent me a new lens by return mail. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
howiebrou Posted March 12, 2019 Author Share #16 Â Posted March 12, 2019 2 hours ago, jaapv said: It seems to come with the L mount. My TL 18-56 had the same problem. Leica sent me a new lens by return mail. Oh no... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
howiebrou Posted May 21, 2019 Author Share #17  Posted May 21, 2019 (edited) Time to provide feedback. My 90mm SL summicron arrived back from Wetzlar today which brought great excitement.  IT DOESN'T WORK! To say i am annoyed is putting it mildly. Exactly the same issue remains. Tried it on both my SL and CL, which work fine with other CL lenses and M lenses. Spoke to Uwe at Leica and he was very nice and promised to look into it but come on Leica!!!!!!!!!! This is more than enough to make me dump the whole SL system. The invoice from l Leica (free as in warranty) doesn't really mention much as you can see. What to do now as I have a trip in 4 weeks! 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! Edited May 21, 2019 by howiebrou 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/295006-lens-communication-error/?do=findComment&comment=3745043'>More sharing options...
Boojay Posted May 21, 2019 Share #18  Posted May 21, 2019 OMGoodness what a nuisance and I can imagine your frustration.  Surely in these circumstances Leica can offer to expedite matters - no way it needs to take more than two weeks maximum surely!   I am anxiously awaiting return of my M10 which has been at Wetzler around three weeks, have noticed that it says pending shipment so hoping I get it back soon.  I have a theory that Leica takes a while to encourage you to buy something else in the meantime, I've had my finger hovering over an order button on a Leica dealers site for days. Hope you get it sorted! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
howiebrou Posted May 22, 2019 Author Share #19 Â Posted May 22, 2019 10 hours ago, Boojay said: OMGoodness what a nuisance and I can imagine your frustration. Â Surely in these circumstances Leica can offer to expedite matters - no way it needs to take more than two weeks maximum surely! Â Â I can just about accept a new lens breaking down but when it is away for a further 2 months and comes back the same it might be the straw that breaks the camel's back. Come on Leica, you can do better! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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