mold on lens/leica

[desi8888]

fungus inside lens/leica

I have a older Leica Summicron 35mm that has mold growth. should I send it to leica or is there a better alternative?

grateful for any advice.

 

[John Koehrer]

Sherry Krauter(Golden touch) or DAG will be less expensive.

 

[rpsawin]

Sherry Krauter(Golden touch) or DAG will be less expensive.

Second the recommendation for Sherry Krauter...she is great!

Best regards,

Bob

 

[muser53]

I too highly recommend calling Sherry. Some years back she resurrected my 35 summilux from the dreaded mold creatures. Just know she is a night owl so its best to call her late in the day.

 

[desi8888]

what about focalpoint?

http://www.focalpointlens.com/fp_intro.html

anyonre here ever try them?

 

[desi8888]

anyone?

 

[John Koehrer]

Focalpoint may be overkill. It really depends on how bad the mold is and whether it's eaten the coating.
It takes a pretty long time for that to happen so the technician you use is up to you.
Focalpoint also has an excellent reputation but if the lens doesn't require recoating I think either one of the earlier mentioned
would be just as good.

 

[desi8888]

but if it needs recoating focal point is the way to go?