Guest guy_mancuso Posted October 25, 2007 Share #61 Posted October 25, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Look forward to your test Sean, I'm betting a dozen donuts on this one. LOL And i am not saying which, i will leave that to Sean to tell you:D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Paul_S Posted October 25, 2007 Share #62 Posted October 25, 2007 Is it possible to disturb some alignment or adjustment in a Zeiss lens by swapping the bayonet? Every now and than the question comes forward why not code (including milling the flange) Leica lenses ourselves? In general, IIRC, the answer is that this a more complex process that in involves adjusting the (new) flange and should therefore be done by Leica Customer Support. It appears to me that regarding Zeis ZM lenses we take it more lightly, assuming DIY does not harm, does it, until the opposite is proven. I find the discussion interesting and meaningful, but like to point to a different attitude re. the Leica and Zeiss brand, IMHO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean_reid Posted October 25, 2007 Share #63 Posted October 25, 2007 Every now and than the question comes forward why not code (including milling the flange) Leica lenses ourselves? In general, IIRC, the answer is that this a more complex process that in involves adjusting the (new) flange and should therefore be done by Leica Customer Support. It appears to me that regarding Zeis ZM lenses we take it more lightly, assuming DIY does not harm, does it, until the opposite is proven. I find the discussion interesting and meaningful, but like to point to a different attitude re. the Leica and Zeiss brand, IMHO. Actually, various people have been pulling the bayonets off CV, Leica and Zeiss lenses to have them coded by machinists. I'm fairly sure it violates the warranty for any of the three but I can easily understand why people do it nonetheless. Of course, most of the Leica lenses can be done by Leica itself (which is likely the safest method) but some people want to find solutions with shorter turn around times. Cheers, Sean Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carstenw Posted October 25, 2007 Share #64 Posted October 25, 2007 Guy, is the Leica 21mm wider than the Zeiss 18mm, or did you take a few steps back? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJones Posted October 25, 2007 Share #65 Posted October 25, 2007 Actually, various people have been pulling the bayonets off CV, Leica and Zeiss lenses to have them coded by machinists. I'm fairly sure it violates the warranty for any of the three but I can easily understand why people do it nonetheless. Of course, most of the Leica lenses can be done by Leica itself (which is likely the safest method) but some people want to find solutions with shorter turn around times. Cheers, Sean I can now see why an m-screw mount lens with Milich LTM8 (coded) is the "cleanest" way to go with no warranty loss. Maybe Zeiss should have made their lenses with a screw mount instead? But does this affect coupling? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest guy_mancuso Posted October 25, 2007 Share #67 Posted October 25, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Guy, is the Leica 21mm wider than the Zeiss 18mm, or did you take a few steps back? I moved back about 4 ft Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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