Desmolicious wrote: stgrove wrote: Fred Miranda wrote: KyleChx wrote:
Considering pulling the trigger on one of these guys.
Do we think in February of 2024 the later manufactured models are a safe bet? Or am I gonna buy and immediately ship it back to Leica?
I believe there were some problems with the initial release of this lens. It seems that Leica has improved their tolerance control following the initial complaints. I'm not certain whether the 2024 models will come with the updated hood, which doesn't cause hard vignetting when using a UV filter, but I assume the new production will include the redesigned hood which was sent to previous owners.
The main complaints about the initial batch were a stiff focusing ring when turned towards infinity and a loose aperture ring. My current version, which came from the second or third batch, doesn't have these issues. However, my first copy, which I pre-ordered, did have these problems.
I gave tried and tired to get my first batch replacement lens hood for about one year now and that is just NOT acceptable.
And in the mean time they are releasing a limited edition model for collectors while ignoring you, a current customer. Nice.
I made a stink and it arrived to day 360 days after I received my lens.
Mar 21, 2024 at 02:14 PM
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