midnhtsun Posted March 31 Share #1 Posted March 31 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hello all, I need some advice. I picked up a used 35mm Summilux pre-FLE for about 2k. It does have some minor oil on the aperture blades and the tiniest amount of resistance in one spot when moving the focus tab. I'm seeking advice about whether it is worth keeping for 2k or if it would be better to return it and save for something in better condition. 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! 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/420181-used-35mm-summilux-advice-needed/?do=findComment&comment=5779627'>More sharing options...
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lct Posted March 31 Share #2 Posted March 31 USD 2k? Sounds reasonable if you can afford a CLA. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnhtsun Posted March 31 Author Share #3 Posted March 31 2 minutes ago, lct said: USD 2k? Sounds reasonable if you can afford a CLA. Sorry, yes, USD. I would get it CLA'd, but I wasn't sure if it's better to hold off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jankap Posted March 31 Share #4 Posted March 31 Is it 6 bit coded? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnhtsun Posted March 31 Author Share #5 Posted March 31 Just now, jankap said: Is it 6 bit coded? No it is not Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BernardC Posted March 31 Share #6 Posted March 31 1 minute ago, midnhtsun said: No it is not That means it may not have been serviced in a couple of decades (the M8 came-out in 2006). It's probably worthwhile to send it to your favourite service technician (or to Leica New Jersey) and have it cleaned, lubricated, and coded, especially since you seem to have paid a relatively low price for it. You'll be good for a few decades after that. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted March 31 Share #7 Posted March 31 Advertisement (gone after registration) You may have it coded together with the CLA. At $2k it could interest me if it is in good condition but i would make sure that i does not suffer from focus shift too much at around f/4. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB_tx Posted March 31 Share #8 Posted March 31 I'd say the shiny spots on the blades are a non-issue. The aperture blades do rub slightly together and may be just wear marks - and if there is any oil it is so slight I'd ignore it. Such things are more an issue with auto-aperture SLR lenses, where old oil can cause slow operation. I've had several lenses where a tight spot on focusing would wear-in and disappear with sufficient exercise. If it were my lens I'd just use it and enjoy it, 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stein K S Posted April 4 Share #9 Posted April 4 Probably needless to say, but I think the drawing/rendering of this lens is absolutely marvelous! So happy to own one myself 😀 Get the CLA 👍 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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