How to disassemble the 1st Summicron 50mm Rigid?

[zgundam]

Hi All

I found my 1st gen Leica Summicron 50mm Rigid had some faint haze inside the elements. Can anyone tell me how to disassemble the lens for cleaning? thx

 

[thetooth]

for faint haze i would not bother . you could end up doing more damage then good .

 

[Vickko]

Disassembly

Disassembly

The entire lens group just unscrews from the focusing mount. Take a deep breath, grab the front section and untwist (right hand thread).

Then you'll find lockrings that you must remove, to separate lens groups and elements. You'll need the correct tools.

Go slowly and carefully.

Vick

 

[Sonnar Brian]

Unless the haze is bad enough and the images are adversely effected, I would leave it alone. The elements are in very tight and you will need suction cups to get the glass out after getting the retaining rings off. I used one from a Barbie Suncatcher. Getting them back in requires a lot of force.

 

[martin_t]

Light haze should not affect your images, at least it
hasn't with my Cron or Summitar. If it really bothers
you, send it to Sherry. She has a special solution from
Leica that will do the best job in removing the haze. But
keep in mind that if the haze has worked its way into the
coatings, you'll probably get a note on your invoice,'Done
to the best'.

Without the right tools or experience, first it's tight then
it's broken. If you proceed, be careful. That's a nice lens.