Jerome Wu
13-Feb-2006, 19:44
Hello everyone:
Recently, I get an offer for an used Schneider 150XL lens at a local store. Some cosmetic wear on the barrel but the glass is perfect. But while checking the lens, I find there is a gap between the front cell barrel and the Copal #1 shutter. When the front cell is screwed in the shutter and tightened, there remains a small gap of about 1-2mm between two parts. I have no experience with Super-Symmar XL lens and never notice the gap on my other LF lenses. So, I would like to know if it's normal for SS-XL lens? Do your SS-XL 150mm lens also have such a small gap? Because I couldn't figure out any reason to cause such a gap from daily use unless it's manufacture error or Schneider intentionally leave the gap to adjust the distance between front and rear cells.
Thank you!
Recently, I get an offer for an used Schneider 150XL lens at a local store. Some cosmetic wear on the barrel but the glass is perfect. But while checking the lens, I find there is a gap between the front cell barrel and the Copal #1 shutter. When the front cell is screwed in the shutter and tightened, there remains a small gap of about 1-2mm between two parts. I have no experience with Super-Symmar XL lens and never notice the gap on my other LF lenses. So, I would like to know if it's normal for SS-XL lens? Do your SS-XL 150mm lens also have such a small gap? Because I couldn't figure out any reason to cause such a gap from daily use unless it's manufacture error or Schneider intentionally leave the gap to adjust the distance between front and rear cells.
Thank you!