Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/12/30
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> I recently acquired a LTM 50mm Summarit and it needs a good CLA. > > Surprisingly there are not cleaning marks on the glass, but it has a 3rd > party M adapter which is so tight I cannot remove it (at least I am > reluctant to exert a LOT of force) > > Is this a job best for Sherry or John van Stelten? or does it really > matter? > > Thanks, > Dennis > An easy way to separate the adaptor from the lens is with the lens still on the camera (M) body, turn the lens counter clockwise as if you were normally taking the lens off the body. Except do NOT unlock the lens release. The lens & adaptor will easily separate. Then release the lens lock and with your finger tips take the adaptor off the body. If you have a stiff lens mount a slight tapping with something solid will free it up. Steve Annapolis