[LRflex] Re: 75-200

At 5/27/2009, you wrote:

Hi Flexers,

I just got my first "leica" zoom - a vario-elmar 4.5/75-200mm.
It looks mint, but the zooming (particularly from 75-200) is extremely stiff.
Is this something I should expect or not? In any case it's a far cray from my nikkor 4/80-200 AIS. 


Hi Miha!
The 75~200/4.5 is a Minolta designed, Minolta made lens. It is not a match for the Leica designed, Kyocera made 80~200/4, but then it's lower price reflects that. It is still a very decent lens... especially for it's age (1976-1984). However, it should be smooth, like any good Minolta.
Check the cost of repair, before you decide to keep it, or not. You may find you're better off returning it and looking for another example of the 75~200/4.5. 

Cheers!

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