[rollei_list] Re: recoating and polishing the Xenotar lens
- From: Jerry Lehrer <jerryleh@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2005 15:08:31 -0700
Dennis,
Planars cost more than Xenotars 'cause the Planars have a cemented
2 element pair as the first cell, rather than the single element of the
Xenotar. That pair has to be uncemented before any work can be
done on the front surface. Then it has to be recemented. No
comparison.
The chap just wants to have his front element recoated. A simple
job with a Xenotar. A nightmare with a Planar. Don't give him
duff gen.
Jerry
Dennis Purdy wrote:
> I had a Planar recoated at John Van Stelten's and with shipping cost
> included both ways it was over $400.00 and I can't say for sure it did
> any good. Considering that there are 2.8Cs coming up on ebay all the
> time you might just sell yours and buy another. Unless you have one in
> particularly good condition other than the lens.
> DPurdy
> On Monday, Apr 11, 2005, at 11:57 US/Pacific, JMN * wrote:
>
> > I have the Rollei 2.8C which I like very much because of the 10 blade
> > shutter.
> > There are significant cleaning marks on the taking lens and I am
> > wondering
> > if I should have the lens repolished and recoated. Has anyone had any
> > experiences thay can share in this regard?
> >
> > thanks,
> >
> > John
> >
> >
> >
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