costa43 Posted January 7, 2023 Share #1 Posted January 7, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi all sourced a nice example of this lens for around £1470 equivalent but when shining a light through the elements a very light mist is evident coming in from the circumference inside. I took some samples and the pics are crystal clear but wanted some reassurance that I’m not buying a bad egg. Has anyone had one of these cleaned before? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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evikne Posted January 7, 2023 Share #2 Posted January 7, 2023 If the lens appears to be in good condition, I think it's a good price, even if it needs a CLA. I couldn't see anything wrong with my copy, but in challenging light conditions it flared pretty badly. After a CLA, the flare was gone. So if you should experience such flare problems or something else, then a CLA will probably help. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
costa43 Posted January 7, 2023 Author Share #3 Posted January 7, 2023 1 hour ago, evikne said: If the lens appears to be in good condition, I think it's a good price, even if it needs a CLA. I couldn't see anything wrong with my copy, but in challenging light conditions it flared pretty badly. After a CLA, the flare was gone. So if you should experience such flare problems or something else, then a CLA will probably help. Thank you. I appreciate your input. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted January 7, 2023 Share #4 Posted January 7, 2023 Great lens. My experience is that a good tech can usually clean haze, if that’s what the lens has. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harout62 Posted January 7, 2023 Share #5 Posted January 7, 2023 I had 2 Summicron 50s , a collapsible and a DR with slight haze cleaned by a local tech here in Toronto just before the holidays for 150 dollars each. it is worth it and the lenses are crystal clear. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
costa43 Posted January 7, 2023 Author Share #6 Posted January 7, 2023 Thank you all. I’m tempted to pick it up and have it CLA’d. I just love the images I’ve seen from this particular lens and they are not so easy to come by. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsonj Posted January 7, 2023 Share #7 Posted January 7, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) 4 minutes ago, costa43 said: Thank you all. I’m tempted to pick it up and have it CLA’d. I just love the images I’ve seen from this particular lens and they are not so easy to come by. Sounds like an easy decision, make it before someone else snags the lens 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
costa43 Posted January 10, 2023 Author Share #8 Posted January 10, 2023 I thought this would be a nice way to wrap up this thread 😁 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! 3 1 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/359786-50mm-summilux-v3-e46-worth-it/?do=findComment&comment=4636438'>More sharing options...
evikne Posted January 10, 2023 Share #9 Posted January 10, 2023 Congrats! It looks great! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
costa43 Posted January 10, 2023 Author Share #10 Posted January 10, 2023 5 minutes ago, evikne said: Congrats! It looks great! Thanks! Can't wait to take some pics with it over the next few days. It's been a lens I've lusted over for quite some time now. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
evikne Posted January 10, 2023 Share #11 Posted January 10, 2023 8 minutes ago, costa43 said: Thanks! Can't wait to take some pics with it over the next few days. It's been a lens I've lusted over for quite some time now. You're welcome to post in this thread when you have taken some pics you are satisfied with: 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
costa43 Posted January 10, 2023 Author Share #12 Posted January 10, 2023 2 minutes ago, evikne said: You're welcome to post in this thread when you have taken some pics you are satisfied with: Happily. Thanks evikne. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted January 10, 2023 Share #13 Posted January 10, 2023 5 hours ago, costa43 said: I thought this would be a nice way to wrap up this thread 😁 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! Congrats - one of the best IMHO ! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
costa43 Posted January 11, 2023 Author Share #14 Posted January 11, 2023 6 hours ago, grahamc said: Congrats - one of the best IMHO ! Thanks Graham! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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