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I recently bought a Leica 135mm f/4 Elmar lens, serial no. 1770xxx, ~1960 vintage. This lens came after the 135mm Hektor but preceded the 135mm Tele-Elmar. I paid $297 for it and it seems to be in excellent condition.
The rear element is a bit dusty and I would like to clean it (carefully!) This is not a telephoto design, consequently the barrel is very long and I can't get at the rear element. I understand, however, that it should be possible to separate the lens-head from the barrel (for attachment to a Visoflex). I don't know how to do this so, please, can anyone tell me how to detach the lens-head?
The rear element is a bit dusty and I would like to clean it (carefully!) This is not a telephoto design, consequently the barrel is very long and I can't get at the rear element. I understand, however, that it should be possible to separate the lens-head from the barrel (for attachment to a Visoflex). I don't know how to do this so, please, can anyone tell me how to detach the lens-head?