Correct.
As i pointed out, DL (one of the early reviewers) did not find a problem (hotspotting) with a similarly priced lens (CO 60/4), AFAIK.
The few who posted here who own and use the lens is brushed aside as not testing it thoroughly.
I do not see any logic at all in the recommendation that 50 some $ is worth to read a pay site (DL or similar other) before buying Leica equipment.
Yeah, checking any lens for faults is a good thing and any responsible buyer would do that regardless of any paysite reviews.
Vivek
It is becoming more difficult to have a civil conversation with you on anything .
Since you don t feel that $50 is a wise investment ...you may not have been able to actually read DL tests . I have personally seen him identify issues that others have swore just were not present in Leica equipment . This doesn t mean that I am brushing aside anyones experience (and I strongly object to you characterizing my post as doing so ). If you haven t read the test in question ...stop acting like your opinion on DL actually matters .
In the article DL pointed out that he never expected to even need to test for veiled flaring .its not something that he usually encounters . But on his particular favorite illustration of the tree with the star burst sun in the background he got some . So he investigated and went back to many of the other lenses ..Leica ,zeiss and others to test . In his tests he found some but the 50APO was more prone to demonstrate it . It happened I have seen the test shots ...its there in the illustrations .
This in no way means that every lens does this (he had a sample of one ) or that others don t have lenses that never demonstrate it . In my case (and I can speak for myself ) ..I would never see this . I might get a few frames with flare out of a 1000 much less than the number I personally blow .
But then the OP followed up (and I have no reason to doubt his integrity but I also realize that "facts " passed thru several people can be misunderstood or even biased ) .......he posted that Leica acknowledged the issue and that they would handle repairs if and when a customer sent in the lens . I mean that sounds pretty good rather than the "we have never seen this ever answer that we sometimes get from any of the camera vendors ".
None of us are perfect in this process ..but I actually shoot over 20K images a year with my digital M s ...I read all the tests and it just helps me better understand what might be happening in my images .
I would have appreciated a nice clean flow through this thread that provide real contributions ..verse petty disagreements .
Bob Guy ..happy to do my time in the penalty box for arguing "balls and strikes " .
Vivek
I did find a nice feature on the forum which allows you to block all posts from those you feel are just taking up air space . Please include my name on it and you will feel a lot better .
Roger