M10-r and old Leica lenses

[dbeids]

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After years of using film M cameras (3, 4 and 6) I purchased an M10-r. All my old lenses save one, Sumicron f2, 35, are very sharp on the new body. The 35 is a Leitz Canada version I purchased used in the 80’s. Never had an issue with that lens on any of the film bodies. Is there anything to do about this, or just bite the bullet and buy a new 35? Thanks in advance. 

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[a.noctilux]

Welcome @dbeids

What exactly is wrong with your Summicron 35mm ( this one ? or this IV ? ).

[dbeids]

It’s item number, per Leica, is 11 308. Interestingly that item number is not listed in the manual recognition menu on the M10-r. 
 

the focus is soft at every aperture except f16. 

[a.noctilux]

SAWOM 11308 you have a gem called '8 element'.

Maybe the lens needs some care :

lens can have haze or decentered elements, etc.

I have two '8 elements' 2/35, they are not the sharpest but the loveliest in my 35mm Leitz/Leica lenses

[dbeids]

Just now, a.noctilux said:

SAWOM 11308 you have a gem called '8 element'.

Maybe the lens needs some care :

lens can have haze or decentered elements, etc.

I have two '8 elements' 2/35, they are not the sharpest but the loveliest in my 35mm Leitz/Leica lenses

Thank you. I will bring it to my Leica person for an evaluation. 

[Jeff S]

1 hour ago, dbeids said:

Thank you. I will bring it to my Leica person for an evaluation. 

Don Goldberg (DAG)? If not, he’s highly regarded for this type of service.

Jeff

[dbeids]

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8 minutes ago, Jeff S said:

Don Goldberg (DAG)? If not, he’s highly regarded for this type of service.

Jeff

Thanks for the recommendation. Perhaps in the future.
 

I’ve been a client of Sherry Krauter for years. 

[Jeff S]

17 minutes ago, dbeids said:

Thanks for the recommendation. Perhaps in the future.
 

I’ve been a client of Sherry Krauter for years. 

She’s another very good one.

Jeff

[dbeids]

1 hour ago, Jeff S said:

She’s another very good one.

Jeff

Thanks for the help Jeff. Dave

[CaymanS]

Will 50mm f2 near focusing lens work on m10-p without focusing range issues or mounting issues, either with or without specs?

[lct]

3 hours ago, CaymanS said:

Will 50mm f2 near focusing lens work on m10-p without focusing range issues or mounting issues, either with or without specs?

Which 50/2 lens if i may ask?