paul_morrey Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Hi everybody I have done a stupid thing....I put my 90 2.8 lens in a side pocket of my rucksack whilst going out for a ride on my mototrbike.....not normally a problem,.....well the problem was that 2 weeks ago we went to the beech and now I've got sand in the focussing and aperture rings, (yes I know, what plomker!). My question is does anybody know of a good repair center in the UK. I heard of one in Herefordshire. Your recommendations would be appreciated. Best regards p.s. I did a search but only old (2003) posts came up, businesses change and all that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephan_hugel Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Email CRR Luton. There's usually a delay as they appear to be permanently busy, but do excellent work. http://www.angelfire.com/biz/Leica/ You could also contact Leica UK Directly, they can do the repair too - their address is on the leica website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanmoran Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Hello Paul, I've been very happy with the work of Malcolm Taylor (tel: 01568 770542). He'll examine your lens, give you a quote first and then do a thorough job. His is not a budget operation, but he is *very* good (the Leica museum even let him work on the Ur-Leica, so he tells me.) He has all sorts of specialist Leica tools, collimators, vacuum coating machines and a lot of experience. He operates from a farmhouse in Herefordshire, so he's probably the same repairer you haev heard about. If you do ring him, say that Seán in Belfast recommended him. Best wishes, Seán. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy m. Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 I now use CRR Luton exclusively- Peter is an really excellent tech. and charges reasonable rates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_morrey Posted August 22, 2005 Author Share Posted August 22, 2005 Thank you all for your replies. I will now get on the phone. Yours gratefully Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_unsworth1 Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 I'm coming to this late. I've use Malcolm Taylor and been very happy with the work that he's done and the prices. Although I've never used CRR in Luton, I've only ever heard good things about them. I think you'll be pleased with either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_a Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Another vote for Peter at CRR. Great guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frederick_muller Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 I have seen good results from Sprockets at "The Classic Camera" in Bury Place, London. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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