Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90 - zoom ring rubber band stretch

[LocalHero1953]

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I've had this lens since launch in 2015, and it has had heavy use - the workhorse of my SL system, especially for stage performance and events. It took the brunt of a fall from a tripod when my grandson knocked it over - a cracked hood was the only damage.

In the last few days I have noticed that the ribbed rubber band that surrounds the zoom control has loosened a bit. Not enough to stop use of the zoom, but enough to be irritating, bulging up just a little in the bits I don't grip.

Has anyone else had this issue and dealt with it? Is it held in place solely by being tightly stretched, or is it glued? If the former, I shall see if I can get a replacement from Leica. If the latter, I would try re-gluing it myself.

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[justru49]

Mine had the same issue after 2 1/2 year of use. It was fixed for free when the lens was for other reason at CC.

I would ask Leica for a spare part for diy mounting

[wjdrijfhout]

Had the same experience. The dealer was able to replace with a new one. A two minute job, I could even wait for it.