A quick Contax G / 45mm Planar question

[squirrel$$$bandit]

So I got my KEH EX G1 and EX+ 45mm planar today. The G1 seems to be in great shape, and is much as I remember it. But the aperture ring is a little loose on the 45mm Planar. You can rattle it a bit. It works perfectly, it's just loose-feeling. I don't remember the ring being like this on my old G-series 28mm Biogon.

I'm considering buying another on KEH and keeping the one that feels best, but maybe this is normal? You tell me. Or perhaps there is a way to tighten it that I don't know about?

Also, it's a bit tough to mount the lens--feels like it needs a bit of lubrication, or cleaning. Any advice on doing this? The rest of the camera doesn't appear to need any kind of CLA.

 

[sepiareverb]

None of the aperture rings on any of my G lenses are or were loose. KEH should be happy to exchange. TOCAD repair wasn't fast when I used them.

 

[djonesii]

No out of plane movement at all on mine.

Dave

 

[jmkelly]

That's not normal. I'd ask KEH for a refund or exchange on the lens. Dropped, maybe?

 

[squirrel$$$bandit]

That's not normal. I'd ask KEH for a refund or exchange on the lens. Dropped, maybe?

Almost definitely. There's a ding on the rim as well. It really should have been BGN, not EX+.

Anyway, it's the weekend now, so I'll buy a new lens monday and send this one back when it arrives. Meanwhile I'll shoot some pictures!