Dan Jackson Posted September 15, 2007 Share #1 Posted September 15, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi, I have just bought a 50mm summilux for my M8. I have used it twice. The first time all was fine, however today I encountered 2 problems. Firstly, I noticed after attaching the lens that it wasn't mounted straight. On further inspection I had managed to twist clockwise beyond the normal stopping point so that looking down the barrel the white mark was left of where it should be. I turned it anticlockwise and it reassuringly clicked in place. Then I shot a few shots at F/1.4 which were all sharp so I breathed a sigh of relief. However when turning the aperture ring to F/2 it jammed. On applying further pressure it managed to turn. However now it continues to stick quite dramatically when turning from f/1.4 to f/2 BUT feels fine when turning back to f/1.4. I experimented further and if I point the lens downwards it moves easily but sticks if horizontal or upwards! Does this sound alarming to anybody or is it normal for this lens and will loosen with time. I don't think the two problems are related?? Are they?? Sorry for the long explanation. Any thoughts?? Dan Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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robsteve Posted September 15, 2007 Share #2 Posted September 15, 2007 You have a problem with your lens in regards to the aperture. I would return it to where you got it and ask for another. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carstenw Posted September 15, 2007 Share #3 Posted September 15, 2007 Turning the lens too far is normal, and can even be a feature sometimes. The aperture is a problem however, and you will need to send it back. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Jackson Posted September 16, 2007 Author Share #4 Posted September 16, 2007 Thanks for your comments. I will try to get the lens replaced monday. Very pleased to hear that the mounting problem is not actually a problem at all. Thanks again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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