dkCambridgeshire Posted February 2, 2023 Share #41 Posted February 2, 2023 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Beware of buying an R 19mm Mk 2 without careful examination. Not a Schneider lens but can be prone to Schneideritis whereby the lens elements 'edge paint' around the elements' perimeters, 'flakes off' and migrates onto the actual elements' surfaces – where visible as flaky dust. My lens images OK even though the flaky dust is visible. Bought from a well known but now 'ceased trading' London dealer who likely knew about the anomaly but did not divulge same. Two or three weeks after purchase I received a phone call from the dealer asking, " ... just wondering if you are happy with the lens?" Dealers do not usually 'follow up' s/h sales unless trying to sell another item – and when I purchased the item whoever I spoke with was a little hesitant when asked abut the condition – it appeared to be mint and boxed but I did not examine the interior against the light until maybe 2 or 3 months after purchase – and unlikely the edge paint flaking would have suddenly commenced on arrival to me. The lens commands a premium s/h price because it's popular with videographers – so popular it's now listed at e.g. c. $4000 - $5000 on eBay and there's one listed by a UK dealer for £6500. Given its premium s/h price, I might decide to have my example dismantled, cleaned and the edge paint re-applied – but finding a skilled technician in the UK to attempt same and complete the job within a reasonable period of time is another matter. Despite its flaky dust, it's a superb distortion free optic – often used by me for architectural subjects (especially interiors) in preference to a shift lens. 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! Burghley House Stamford ºFourth George Room" SL601 / Leica R 19mm. dunk Edited February 2, 2023 by dkCambridgeshire 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Burghley House Stamford ºFourth George Room" SL601 / Leica R 19mm. dunk ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/357972-leica-elmarit-r-19mm-f28-or-21mm-summilux-on-leica-sl2-s/?do=findComment&comment=4668957'>More sharing options...
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Adam_James Posted February 2, 2023 Author Share #42 Posted February 2, 2023 Thank you for your detailed information. I was completely unaware of this. I am still on the fence as to which lens to get… 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planetwide Posted February 3 Share #43 Posted February 3 (edited) https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1882755/0#16699586 19mm for sale here Edited February 3 by Planetwide Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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