Summicron Collapsible 50/2+S/N?

Mike, I bought my collapsible with haze. I had it cla'd by one of the usuals. Came back crystal clear. I think you always have to allow for a cla on any vintage gear. Stu
 
My collapsible Summicron (1044xxx) arrived with so many front element cleaning marks I considered sending it back. Quick check on the R-D1 convinced me to keep it. It is the sharpest of my older LTM lenses (Summarit, Summar, Nikkor SC and Zeiss Sonnar - admittedly none perfect).

The only knock on this lens - and I have heard this from other owners - is that the aperture ring is ridiculously tight. Though not so much that I feel the need to send it to DAG for this one annoyance.

- John
 
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