Nice Michael. Do you have a pic of the damaged lens you could share? I would be tempted to just replace the hood and ring. Although a damaged mount could possibly throw off the focus accuracy?
Gary Clennan wrote:
Nice Michael. Do you have a pic of the damaged lens you could share? I would be tempted to just replace the hood and ring. Although a damaged mount could possibly throw off the focus accuracy?
Gary, thanks for your reply. I didn't take any picture until I decide sell the lens The damage should be really
cosmetic but is not small as a din. Your reply remind me that I should give Leica a call to ask if there is any impact on focusing. as the mount itself seems intact. I just need you guys thought before my final decision is made.
Bruno, congrats on the MM! Nice set! So which lenses are you keeping?
Ryan, great work with the 21Lux. #2 is my favorite on this set.
Michael, nice set with the 50Cron rigid. As to your repairs, it sounds expensive but I guess not unexpected since a new lens cost over $3k? I'll fix it if it were mine, and then maybe sell it off later since its already at Leica repair center.
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21 Ultron - stopped down, this lens is way sharper and better than I expected.
joe88 wrote:
Michael, nice set with the 50Cron rigid. As to your repairs, it sounds expensive but I guess not unexpected since a new lens cost over $3k? I'll fix it if it were mine, and then maybe sell it off later since its already at Leica repair center.
Joe, thanks for comments Another nice BW capture.
I know it that I just 'drop' $1000 from that accident. However, I have no plan to sell it, either with or without cosmetic fix. The only reason they need replace mount is because of DOF scale and mount is the same piece. I have called them, they will call me back tomorrow. Their service has always been good.
I requested changing my Gray M9 cover to M9-P type of leather cover, it will give my M9 a new life that I can hold longer to M240.
Jeremy, welcome to the thread
Andy, Nice bokeh from those, I assume they are from M240.
Looks like M9 users do become minority here as Ed said
Nice set Allen!
Andy, were those with the M240?
Joe - glad you're liking the CV21/1.8!
Michael - if it was me, I would likely only repair the aperture ring and hood. If the ding doesn't affect handling and image quality, then the ~$800 cost of repair likely won't be recouped by you at any time. You'll spend that money to get the lens back to current used market value, whereas leaving it you'll take a bit of a resale hit. So IMO, it's a wash. Since you don't plan to sell it, it's $800 out of pocket.
Allen, love that #1.
Ron, What a nice capture. Such a beautiful scenery. and thanks for your suggestion! I think that make sense. The $800 fix bill most likely will be just for myself if I choose to fix. I think I might be able to sell the lens with a small ding like that at around $2600-2800, but 2nd hand price of 50lux is like $3200 and keep dropping. Most likely I won't even be able to recover that cost. I have no willing to sell it. I can add more 50mm in my bag, but which one can replace it? none! I will wait for Leica's call tomorrow to see.
Thanks EVERYONE and I know I sound like a broken record but inspiring work one and all.
I have been so busy with the stuff that pays the mortgage I haven't been able ot get out much or tune in and comment over here. I got out for an hour or so yesterday and hope to get out some later today or maybe tomorrow and shoot some for just me. I also need to go through some of the pages here and spend some time because this thread really moves.
Michael, excellent shots with the 35CronV1 and 50Lux! 35CronV1 is really impressive. As for your 50Lux, if it was me, I would just repair it while its there and get over with it, even though its expensive. Leica labor and repair prices are not fixed and it could be even more expensive in the future if you change your mind for resale or other reasons. And you would have to go through the hassle of sending it in and getting quotes, waiting, etc.
Allen, excellent street shots! First one is my favorite
Ron, excellent set! 90 Summarit looking really good in your hands!
Nice Andy, pretty rare to see the macro in action here, keep sharing
zhangyue very nice color rendition as always with all your shots and that portrait of your daughter is nice
Very cool series Allen as always love the phone poster and lady on the phone texting
Nice Ron those colors are so vivid
Congrats on the mono Bruno
Awesome shot of your son Joe, did he strike the pose on his own?
I found the face Allen, but I can't see you! did you clone yourself out?
Got my Nocti 50 1f version 2 and all I can say is wow, first shot taken of my daughter and grand daughter with the mono combo! More to come with better comps!
The damage should be really 
Another nice BW capture. 
