kaluacat_camera Posted July 3, 2015 Share #1  Posted July 3, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have this lens serial #1237xxx that I have been having the toughest time opening up to clean. There are no slots or holes on the front black filter retainer ring that surrounds the glass. Used every trick I know to get it turning to no avail. Used double sided tape, rubber wrench...don't know what else to try...maybe its glued? Trying to get the front element off to clean a bit of haze that needs attention. Thanks for any insight any of you pros might have! Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/247284-leitz-elmar-9cm-f4-collapsible-front-ring-issues/?do=findComment&comment=2847128'>More sharing options...
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fiftyonepointsix Posted July 3, 2015 Share #2 Â Posted July 3, 2015 I used a hollow rubber grommet on the Black Rim to undo the front retaining ring on my 9cm Coll. Elmar- should come off with some pushing and turning. Mine was not glued, haze under the front like yours. So bad, mine was $100. Like new now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaluacat_camera Posted July 4, 2015 Author Share #3 Â Posted July 4, 2015 Thank you for the response. I'm about to try it some more, but man have I worked it already for quite a while. I have a set of grey rubber grommet type wrenches, they just don't seem to grip the metal that well given the groves that are machines in them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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