35mm Color-Skopar's focusing stiff

[enivre]

Hi guys,

Just bought 2nd hand 35mm Color-Skopar classic. Was wondering if it's normal for the focusing to be so stiff (compared to say the 25mm snapshot as I don't have any other skopars to compare it with).

Thanks!
Ervine

 

[Ally]

I can only compare with the 2 lenses I own..
Both are 2nd hand, being a 35/f2.5 Color-Skopar and a 50/f2.0 Jupiter 8..

I wouldn't call the VC 35/2.5C lens as one that is stiff, but I admit it that it takes slightly more deliberate pressure to focus it than compared to my Jup8..

Cheers!

 

[chiif]

CV lenses when new are a little stiff... They need some exercise to get it really smooth. Over time, through usage, it should be smoother....

 

[enivre]

thanks guys, will try to work on it a little more...