Voitglander 35 Ultron. Is this normal?

[timbarker13]

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This may be a stupid question, but I've been away from rangefinder lenses for a while. I just bought an M10P and got this new Voigtlander 35 Ultron to go with it. I opened up the lens box and found this. I'm thinking that I should not be seeing this much helicoid grease on the lens.

 

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[rramesh]

It happens sometimes. Maybe too much or may due to shipping mode. Just wipe it off and use the lens.

[chris7273]

I would send it back immediately. 

[Ba Erv]

Look at the bright side...you got a new lens and you have enough grease to lube the wheels on a locomotive.

[hdmesa]

Looks like Voigtlander is getting passive aggressive about complaints of stiff focusing on the 35 Ultron.

I would exchange that for another one. That grease needs to be thinned out in areas you can't reach.

Edited May 11, 2023 by hdmesa

[timbarker13]

1 hour ago, hdmesa said:

Looks like Voigtlander is getting passive aggressive about complaints of stiff focusing on the 35 Ultron.

I would exchange that for another one. That grease needs to be thinned out in areas you can't reach.

It's funny. When I opened the package, my first thought was that the lens seemed super smooth. Then I saw why.

[Emtsoh]

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Have the same lens. Totally fine. Smooth and performs. 

Same amount of grease on mine too. At the beginning I was sceptical until I used it on various occasions without any problem. 

I would not exchange it or return it. It works perfectly (and yes, you do not pay Leica prices thus no wonders - nevertheless the image quality of that model is more than OK).

[Jeff S]

If you bought from CameraQuest, just call Stephen Gandy and ask.  He also provides a 30 day return policy, no justification required.

Jeff

[timbarker13]

Thanks for all the thoughts and advice folks. I did just return it to B&H for a replacement.

 

[skahde]

Bought a brand new Summicron 50 mm v5 back in the Nineties which had a comparable amount of grease on the visible part of the helicoid. Whiped it a away, never thought of it again.