kdt Posted Sunday at 01:28 AM Share #1 Posted Sunday at 01:28 AM Advertisement (gone after registration) My chrome 65mm f3.5 Elmar is in need of internal element cleaning. I would like to find a service manual for this lens to ensure the proper procedure. The rear element was an easy job to remove and it has cleaned up very well. The inside of the front element has an issue which I would like to attempt cleaning as well. I have experience with disassembly of lenses and have the appropriate tools. Any knowledge on disassembly of this lens that can be passed on would be appreciated. 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/425005-service-manual-for-65mm-f35-elmar-chrome-canada/?do=findComment&comment=5882575'>More sharing options...
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jerzy Posted Sunday at 02:17 PM Share #2 Posted Sunday at 02:17 PM I have neither manual nor I worked on Elmar 65mm. But I worked on other Canadian lenses, I assume that the built is similar. Unscrew the conical light shield (arrow), you might have rubber tools for this. Underneath you shall see retainig rings that will allow you to take the glass element out. 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! Alternatively, if you are familiar with removing rear elements, you may reach the rear side of first element through the fully opened aperture Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Alternatively, if you are familiar with removing rear elements, you may reach the rear side of first element through the fully opened aperture ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/425005-service-manual-for-65mm-f35-elmar-chrome-canada/?do=findComment&comment=5883001'>More sharing options...
kdt Posted Sunday at 10:10 PM Author Share #3 Posted Sunday at 10:10 PM Thanks Jerzy, I have tried to remove the light sheild with my rubber tools but have had to put too much pressure on it to loosen it. There are 3 small set screws which are aft of the aperture ring that may allow removal of the preset diaphragm ring. This might open it up for a better look. I thought I would reach out here to see if anyone has an exploded view or manual first. I suspect that the whole lens assembly along with the diaphragm maybe accessible from the rear of the lens. Hope to find more information before going further. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdt Posted yesterday at 08:50 AM Author Share #4 Posted yesterday at 08:50 AM Disassembly of this lens was done this evening and it cleaned up very well. Removing the aperture ring allowed access to the rest of the assembly. The front light shield is made of metal and unscrewed easily after several rings and spacers are removed. There is a notched retaining ring holding the front element in place on the inside of the light shield. Very small screws and a tiny ball and spring to index the preset diaphragm need a steady hand. No sign of coating damage after cleaning. 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/425005-service-manual-for-65mm-f35-elmar-chrome-canada/?do=findComment&comment=5884872'>More sharing options...
kdt Posted yesterday at 09:03 AM Author Share #5 Posted yesterday at 09:03 AM 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! 2 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/425005-service-manual-for-65mm-f35-elmar-chrome-canada/?do=findComment&comment=5884879'>More sharing options...
kdt Posted yesterday at 09:05 AM Author Share #6 Posted yesterday at 09:05 AM 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! 4 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/425005-service-manual-for-65mm-f35-elmar-chrome-canada/?do=findComment&comment=5884880'>More sharing options...
sandro Posted 15 hours ago Share #7 Posted 15 hours ago Advertisement (gone after registration) You worked it out rather well, I guess. The image shows what this lens is capable of, I like to use it as well. Lex 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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