Disassemble Leica Summilux 35mm Infinity Lock model

[mark_pw]

I wonder if the model with an infinity lock can be disassembled by the same way as shown in the video?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqOGjX4Tn94&t=168s

I dare not to start the work. Anyone can advise?

Thank you.

 

[Phil_F_NM]

The optical cell is held in place with a locking and slips right out. The lenses are identical save for the tabs which the infinity lock catches.

Phil Forrest

 

[mark_pw]

The optical cell is held in place with a locking and slips right out. The lenses are identical save for the tabs which the infinity lock catches.

Phil Forrest

What is the locking?

Thank you. :angel:

 

[mark_pw]

OK. I found out that it's impossible to twist the lens part off directly as shown in the youtube video.

I had to take off the chrome mount (3 tiny screw along the side) first. Then I can screw the lens part off.

<It's for the infinity-lock model.>

 

[Erik van Straten]

Of the chrome (steelrim) series (they too have an infinity lock) the lenshead can be unscrewed from the focusing mount, just like many other Leitz lenses from that period. Makes servicing a lot easier.


Erik.