g-man1 Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I got this from KEH, came with the lens cover open, lens won't retract fully, even with fresh batteries, but I notice there's no markings on the lens. Do you suppose it's been (inadequately) repaired or is this a known variant? (I wasn't able to google any leica cm pics that had the lens looking like this).<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-man1 Posted May 14, 2008 Author Share Posted May 14, 2008 ...and with camera on.<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canfred Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Hi Gary , the lens should retract and a metal door should slide across. My advise open the back and check if something is blocking it.do not force it. If its all clear it needs repair. Strange our CM does not look like this there is no black on the outer lens and the Leica Summarit is printed on the front. Look at the photo. I hope this helps. Manfred<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canfred Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Here the lens is out ready to shoot. Manfred<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom m. Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 It looks to me like a UV filter is attached to Gary's lens. Try unscrewing it, and see if the door closes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-man1 Posted May 14, 2008 Author Share Posted May 14, 2008 Ha! I had my hopes up, but no, no uv filter! Just bare lens (and not a broken filter,either). KEH is going to take it back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george_shihanian Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I swear it looks like a step-up ring or something is on the front of that lens, preventing it from retracting fully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-man1 Posted May 14, 2008 Author Share Posted May 14, 2008 Manfred, can you take an angled picture of the front of the lens with it ready to shoot, showing the inside portion between the lens and the edge? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canfred Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Gary , there is nothing on the metal barrel right up to the end. Look at the front open photo you see the barrel outside the black ring. Looks to me someone slipped a filter holder on? Manfred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-man1 Posted May 15, 2008 Author Share Posted May 15, 2008 Yes, it was a filter ring, with a "twist." (pun intended). Apparently, the original lens barrel "name plate" (with summarit f2 40mm written on it), was missing, and instead this filter ring was attached to it with silicon. The filter ring came off easily, but I'm not about to mess around and try to remoe the silicon residue, and who knows what else is damaged, especially since this indicates some lens damage. Thanks for your help.<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canfred Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Gary if you bought the camera from KEH just send it back have them service it. Actually it does not seem a huge problem if there are no dents in the barrel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
film rules Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 I cannot believe it! That was my CM and that ring you just removed was a filter adaptor I had custom made by SK Grimes that was glued on. I sold it on eBay about a year ago. It was glued on with silicone. It prevents the built-in cover from closing but I just used a snap-on lens cap instead. Glue that sucker back in there and enjoy the only known CM in the world that takes filters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
film rules Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 There is no damage to the lens, by the way. The name plate ring pops right off and this custom filter ring was designed to fit perfectly inside the recessed annular groove that is left behind and to sit flush with the front on the camera when the lens is retracted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
film rules Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 That ring cost about $100 to have made too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael s. Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 RFLand is truly a small world, isn't it, guys ? :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-man1 Posted May 16, 2008 Author Share Posted May 16, 2008 Ben, where were you in the morning? :-( I mailed it off to KEH already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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