26 US for a re-lube service?

[jusxusfanatic]

26 US for a re-lube service?

Is that expensive? I don't want to do it myself since I don't have the right tools and I'm not an expert at these things haha. But yea, I just want to ask them and re-lube the focusing ring on my summicron 50/2 collapsable. Thanks 😀

 

[HuubL]

No!.......

 

[jusxusfanatic]

No!.......

That's what I though haha

 

[splitimageview]

bargain. is this in HK?

 

[jusxusfanatic]

bargain. is this in HK?

Yep it is. No bargains.. It's already the cheapest :bang:

 

[splitimageview]

Yes, it's a bargain if the tech is legit. 🙂

 

[jusxusfanatic]

Well I guess I'll go have a look then 🙂 Thanks

 

[BillBingham2]

I'd be tempted to get at least two quotes from other providers. Look around at the cameras they have either serviced or waiting for service.

If I saw a few other older cameras/lenses I'd say they might be good. Lack of older stuff doesn't disqualify them, just makes me look around more. Disassembly of an older lens is not that hard, it's the reassembly where the skill really is.

Great question, keep asking them!

B2 (;->

 

[Roger Hicks]

Sounds cheap to me.

Cheers,

R.

 

[Ko.Fe.]

For next to rural Ontario, 29$ is next to free.

 

[tunalegs]

Where I'm at the "cheap" guy would charge about $60 for this. The expensive guy would charge more just to take the lens apart, never mind actually doing anything with it.

 

[ForestCap]

No.
I guess you could find cheaper services in a resourceful place like HK. In most non-resourceful countries and regions they basically just charge whatever they like and you need to thank them 100 times for dealing with your old toys.

That's why I don't like buying film cameras that can't be fixed by myself.

 

[Huss]

Yes, it's a bargain if the tech is legit. 🙂

This.

Cheap become very expensive if the tech is not competent, uses the wrong lube, applies too much lube etc etc

You should find out from locals who is recommended for service. Then look at the prices.

 

[Robert Lai]

Since you found a collapsible Summicron with an intact front element, I would NOT find the cheapest repair guy out there to do this job. If they treat this lens like any other, your glass will get scratched, or they will wipe the anti-reflective coating off. Also element spacing is critical, as there is an air space of 1mm between two elements.

For your lens I would seriously consider sending it out to someone in the UK, USA, or Japan who is a recognized Leica expert.

 

[David Hughes]

Or even Leica who do repairs etc for their cameras and lenses. getting it collimated properly is going to be one of the problems.

Regards, David

 

[jusxusfanatic]

Sounds good guys 🙂 gonna find more shops, though the shop I want to go to is reliable. Thanks!