joeswe
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Hello,
I just purchased this DR summicron lens from a dealer on fleabay, price was 500 Euros. Lens is in cosmetically nice shape, mechanics are also fine, but I see what I think are cleaning marks on the coating of the front lens element. These are not obvious when looking at the lens from some distance, but upon closer inspection the center area of the front lens looks somewhat "dull". Now, if you loook at it through a magnifying glass it appears like hundreds of very tiny, pin point size specks on the lens surface. I think you can get an idea from the pictures. Are these cleaning marks and would you suggest that I return the lens and get a refund? I am bit disappointed because I have been looking for such a lens for some time but 500 Euros is my limit and most of the clean copies nowadays are much more expensive. I fear that the lens will flare when shooting against the light and I'm also afraid that this will be bad for the resale value of the lens in case I have to sell it for funds some day. Sorry if I'm asking stupid questions, but I'm relatively new to the universe of vintage Leica glass.
It would be nice to hear from you experienced guys...
John

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I just purchased this DR summicron lens from a dealer on fleabay, price was 500 Euros. Lens is in cosmetically nice shape, mechanics are also fine, but I see what I think are cleaning marks on the coating of the front lens element. These are not obvious when looking at the lens from some distance, but upon closer inspection the center area of the front lens looks somewhat "dull". Now, if you loook at it through a magnifying glass it appears like hundreds of very tiny, pin point size specks on the lens surface. I think you can get an idea from the pictures. Are these cleaning marks and would you suggest that I return the lens and get a refund? I am bit disappointed because I have been looking for such a lens for some time but 500 Euros is my limit and most of the clean copies nowadays are much more expensive. I fear that the lens will flare when shooting against the light and I'm also afraid that this will be bad for the resale value of the lens in case I have to sell it for funds some day. Sorry if I'm asking stupid questions, but I'm relatively new to the universe of vintage Leica glass.
It would be nice to hear from you experienced guys...
John

L1120588small von eames68 auf Flickr

L1120586small von eames68 auf Flickr

L1120583small von eames68 auf Flickr