nick11218 Posted March 28, 2019 Share #1 Posted March 28, 2019 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi all, I have the worst luck buying Leica gear. Just purchased my 2nd 50 Cron IV on eBay. The seller mentioned haze, and I asked a lot of questions about it, but he really described it as no big deal. Got it today and found a pretty harsh ring of haze (or?) when light is pushed through. Looks decent otherwise, but I paid a competitive price ($950 USD). I really don’t want to go through another eBay return—the seller only mentioned in a DM, where I was asking specific questions about the lens, that he would offer to return for me if I wasn’t happy. I’m a shooter, don’t mind imperfections, but I do like to have nice gear. Was thinking of sending out for a CLA and forget about it. Obviously another $100 that I don’t want to spend, but ugh. what do you guys think? edit: also the small set screws on the aperture ring show a small amount of rust. I was wondering if that might be a sign of what contributed to the optical issue, poor storage perhaps? Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited March 28, 2019 by nick11218 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/295645-summicron-50-iv-ring-of-haze/?do=findComment&comment=3710990'>More sharing options...
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lct Posted March 28, 2019 Share #2 Posted March 28, 2019 I would not keep such a lens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecar Posted March 28, 2019 Share #3 Posted March 28, 2019 50 minutes ago, lct said: I would not keep such a lens. +1. It's a good price, but once you factor in the cost of a CLA and, more importantly, the risk that the lens could not clean up - or that there is more serious damage, well... the total cost may not be so attractive anymore. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted March 28, 2019 Share #4 Posted March 28, 2019 I join the opinions above… and the detail about rust on screws confirms that this is a lens that has been kept for many times in open air, on camera probably with no bag… which in a certain senes can be normal for a user… but makes the gear feel its age, expecially if has worked in certain enivironments.. ; how is the focus movement ? the f/stops "click" ? and RF coupling is ok ? I don't know if 100 US$ are sufficient for a well made CLA... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouroboros Posted March 28, 2019 Share #5 Posted March 28, 2019 I would not want that lens and you have no idea of it's history or why it is showing signs of water damage. Send it back for a full refund. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted March 28, 2019 Share #6 Posted March 28, 2019 Looks to be suffering from separation as well as quite heavy haze. Personally I'd return it and next time buy a lens that you can check first or at least from a dealer who will (hopefully) be more honest about the description as well as having a legal right to return it if not happy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard Posted March 28, 2019 Share #7 Posted March 28, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) I second the above comments. It seems that this lens has spent quite some time in a damp environment, hence the rust and the haze. A CLA from Leica will easily cost roughly 400 US$, and they may find out that the haze has already affected the coatings and may therefore not be fully removed. Send it back to the seller for a refund, as you will not be happy with this lens. Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick11218 Posted March 28, 2019 Author Share #8 Posted March 28, 2019 Thanks for the replies all. I really appreciate how quickly you all chimed in. Thankfully, the seller is respectful, and allowed me to return this lens. I'll send it back today. Anyone got a 50 Cron v4 for sale?! That doesn't have problems.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spydrxx Posted March 28, 2019 Share #9 Posted March 28, 2019 Good idea sending it back. That is not a "slight" issue but a potentially expensive one to deal with. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblutter Posted April 3, 2019 Share #10 Posted April 3, 2019 After getting it it worked on & refurbished, you'll end up paying what a clean version on Ebay should be - abt $1350USD - but should be like new I recc DAG camera in Wisconsin - Don does great work PS: That's my favorite lens 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ko.Fe. Posted April 5, 2019 Share #11 Posted April 5, 2019 Rust and this amount of haze on the lens of this age? Get rid of it ASAP. Seller is liar or clueless speculant. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted April 5, 2019 Share #12 Posted April 5, 2019 On 3/28/2019 at 3:00 PM, nick11218 said: Anyone got a 50 Cron v4 for sale?! That doesn't have problems.... There are a dozen of them on e**y right now : Leica 11819. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkP Posted April 5, 2019 Share #13 Posted April 5, 2019 (edited) . Edited April 5, 2019 by MarkP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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