I got funk in my Summitar!

[Joe Jesus]

Or I think I do, at least. I don't have it yet.

I bought a Leica IIIc with that summitar for $250. Any idea what that could be? I figured, for $250, that leaves me room to have the lens repaired. I have no idea whats wrong with it, though, especially because I don't have the lens yet.

Has anyone ever seen anything like that before? Can I take the lens apart myself? I dismantled a Canon Serenar f/1.8, so it wouldn't be my first rodeo. Thanks!

 

[35photo]

Yep, Had the same thing in mine..Its lose paint or something like that, I believe the inside of the lens needs to be repainted.. I had my done CLA in all for oh I think $150 maybe..

 

[kbg32]

Nice nail polish Joe Jesus.

 

[Joe Jesus]

Nice nail polish Joe Jesus.

Like I said, I don't have the lens yet! Those aren't my hands!



... Can't a guy just feel pretty sometimes? 🙄

 

[DNG]

It almost looks a retaining ring inside, that may be "Un-Seated"

 

[BLKRCAT]

Depending on where the paint is this May be a 15 minute DIY fix.

http://justinlow.com/articles/repair-leica-summitar

 

[rivercityrocker]

I've bought a number Summars, Summitars, Summicrons with small problems like this. Typically they are easy fixes. The lenses are simple to disassemble, repair and reassemble.

The only time I had a problem was when I bought a fraknesteined Cron, but was able to buy another lens of proper vintage that had a bad front element and ended up with a perfect working example.

 

[zuiko85]

Is that ring I see a reflection or seperation of a cemented doublet.

 

[Brian Legge]

The potential separation was the first thing I saw.

I think Joe is talking about the black blob in the lower left quadrant of the picture. That looks like loose paint or other internal coating.

At least with the Summitar the lens head screws off and anything loose between elements is easy to clean.

 

[Joe Jesus]

What about possible separation, is that something that can be fixed? Will it affect image quality?

 

[zuiko85]

What about possible separation, is that something that can be fixed? Will it affect image quality?

Seperating elements and recementing can be done but I think it's expensive. Probably worth it on a Leica lens if you get a really good price on it.