How to repair Leica Elmarit 2.8/180

timo832000 · Joined: 09 Jun 2008 Posts: 4

I got my self an Leica Elmarit 2.8/180 (2nd Version) ca. 1982.
Its a beutyful lens but the focus ring has a bit of tolenrance so I imagine that some screws are loose and need to be fixed.
I think I just need to remove the bajonett, Is there any kind of spring that might get lost? I never dismantled a Tele Lens, Is there anything special I have to take care of?

Thank you very much for your replies.

Timo

Himself · Joined: 01 Mar 2007 Posts: 579 Location: Montreal

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timo832000 · Joined: 09 Jun 2008 Posts: 4

If you hold the Bajonett and move the front part of the lens you can feel al little bit of tolerance in focussing.

Maybee just some screws are loose.

I thoght loosing this screws is the right way to acces the screws which
hold the focus ring. Am I right?

Thank you for your help.

Farside · Joined: 01 Sep 2007 Posts: 1828 Location: Ireland

Pictures max of 900px wide, please. The forum software doesn't resize them and it hogs the page.
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