Leica Voigtlander 21/4

[William Lewis]

Well, Mr Gandy (unsurprisingly ) says it would cost more to repair than to replace. He's probably right but I'll still wait on other quotes.

 

[rayvonn]

Well, Mr Gandy (unsurprisingly ) says it would cost more to repair than to replace. He's probably right but I'll still wait on other quotes.

So sorry. First time I’ve heard of a Voigtlander lens being bad.

 

[William Lewis]

DAG camera repair is giving a guestimate of $150 plus shipping. That would be doable. I'm still waiting on Yauxin Ye's quote.

 

[William Lewis]

So sorry. First time I’ve heard of a Voigtlander lens being bad.

Honestly, though it was pretty well packed, all it takes is one bad hit or perhaps the previous owner ... neglected... to mention the issues. It was less than 1/2 the average selling price so even with a CLA/repair from a reasonable shop, it can still be less than a new one.

 

[William Lewis]

And it's DAG to see if it's repairable. I'll see if I can find some money to send it to him tomorrow.

 

[rayvonn]

No used Voigtlander lenses for me on the M system after this experience.

 

[William Lewis]

This is the first one I've had with an issue out of 5 lenses. I think I just got greedy and went too cheap

 

[MoonMind]

No issues for me so far, new or used - superb quality (I own eight and have ordered an ninth lens). I've had more problems with Leica lenses, to be frank.

M.

 

[rayvonn]

No issues for me so far, new or used - superb quality (I own eight and have ordered an ninth lens). I've had more problems with Leica lenses, to be frank.

M.

Yes, but given the cost of a Leica lens, a CLA makes it worthwhile as opposed to potentially prohibitive with a cheaper Voigtlander lens. FWIW, Voigtlander lenses in my experience outshine native G, AF-D and ai-s lenses with my Nikon camera so I guess I’m still a bit stunned to see how William’s came out.

 

[William Lewis]

Got an email from DAG tonight that my lens is finished. $150 to fix loose internal elements and test it. I'll have the money to pay him on Friday so a few days after that I'll have a lens that is as good as new for what is still less than the average price on ebay for the 21/4.

 

[William Lewis]

Got it back today. Hopefully I can play with it over the next day or two.

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Meanwhile DHL has my Nikkor on the way from Japan. Wheee!