Brad Maestas
Established
Hi guys,
I have a couple of questions about my 1970 50mm Summicron. I bought it used and got it in pretty good shape. Firstly, the barrel markings have faded quite a bit and in some places they are completely gone. I was wondering if any of the major CLA firms offer refurbishing of the barrel engravings. (I'm also considering having this done on my 35 Cron as well). While searching, I did find references to the hardened paint sticks offered by Micro-Tools (http://www.micro-tools.com/store/item_detail.aspx?ItemCode=L51120) and while I will likely go this route in the end, I was still curious if this kind of work is offered by DAG/Sherry, etc.
Secondly, there is one marking that confuses me. It's the '19' at the infinity end of the focus ring just after the 'm' for the meter scale. I have scoured the web for answers to both of these questions with no luck. If anyone knows the answers to either of these questions I would be very grateful.
Thanks!
I have a couple of questions about my 1970 50mm Summicron. I bought it used and got it in pretty good shape. Firstly, the barrel markings have faded quite a bit and in some places they are completely gone. I was wondering if any of the major CLA firms offer refurbishing of the barrel engravings. (I'm also considering having this done on my 35 Cron as well). While searching, I did find references to the hardened paint sticks offered by Micro-Tools (http://www.micro-tools.com/store/item_detail.aspx?ItemCode=L51120) and while I will likely go this route in the end, I was still curious if this kind of work is offered by DAG/Sherry, etc.
Secondly, there is one marking that confuses me. It's the '19' at the infinity end of the focus ring just after the 'm' for the meter scale. I have scoured the web for answers to both of these questions with no luck. If anyone knows the answers to either of these questions I would be very grateful.
Thanks!
