Removing lens on M3

[Bongo Najja]

Has anyone had problems removing the lens on the Leica M3? I pressed the button and turned the lens counter-clockwise, but it just won't release. I'm in a slump. Any advice will be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[compur]

Are you holding the button down as you turn the lens?

 

[Watchful]

Get a much larger hammer, that always works.

 

[Bongo Najja]

Are you holding the button down as you turn the lens?

Yes. I've tried everything with that button. Seems like the lens is jammed. I may have to take it to be repaired. Or, I could just stick to one lens, but I would like to get a 90mm for portraits. Thanks for your reply.

 

[Bongo Najja]

Get a much larger hammer, that always works.

I thought about it

 

[gsgary]

What less is it ? Is it an LTM with adapter

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[Bongo Najja]

What less is it ? Is it an LTM with adapter

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It's a 50mm Summicron, M Mount. It appears to be jammed. There's no adapter.

 

[gsgary]

What less is it ? Is it an LTM with adapter

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It's a 50mm Summicron, M Mount. It appears to be jammed. There's no adapter.

Are you sure you are pressing it right in ? I have 2 M Leica's and have never heard of this problem before

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[gsgary]

Try putting clockwise pressure on the lens before pressing the button then turn anticlockwise

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[Bongo Najja]

What less is it ? Is it an LTM with adapter

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It's a 50mm Summicron, M Mount. It appears to be jammed. There's no adapter.

Are you sure you are pressing it right in ? I have 2 M Leica's and have never heard of this problem before

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Yes, pressed all kinds of possible ways. Nothing.

 

[Bongo Najja]

Try putting clockwise pressure on the lens before pressing the button then turn anticlockwise

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Well, what do you know! That worked!!! Thanks a million, my friend!!! Now, I can put a bid in on that 90mm lens I've been wanting. Thanks again.

 

[Bongo Najja]

What less is it ? Is it an LTM with adapter

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It's a 50mm Summicron, M Mount. It appears to be jammed. There's no adapter.

Are you sure you are pressing it right in ? I have 2 M Leica's and have never heard of this problem before

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Yes, pressed all kinds of possible ways. Nothing.

GSGary suggested I put pressure on the lens while turning clockwise then press the button and that worked. I got it off. Thanks for your help, for it's much appreciated.

 

[Bongo Najja]

Are you holding the button down as you turn the lens?

Compur, I'm not sure if I sent the message to you correctly letting you know I was able to remove it after GSGary suggested I put pressure on the lens while turning it then press the button, which worked. I wanted to make sure you got this message to thank you for your help, which was most appreciated (reason I'm sending it again)

 

[gsgary]

What less is it ? Is it an LTM with adapter

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It's a 50mm Summicron, M Mount. It appears to be jammed. There's no adapter.

Are you sure you are pressing it right in ? I have 2 M Leica's and have never heard of this problem before

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Yes, pressed all kinds of possible ways. Nothing.

GSGary suggested I put pressure on the lens while turning clockwise then press the button and that worked. I got it off. Thanks for your help, for it's much appreciated.

No problem

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[compur]

Are you holding the button down as you turn the lens?

Compur, I'm not sure if I sent the message to you correctly letting you know I was able to remove it after GSGary suggested I put pressure on the lens while turning it then press the button, which worked. I wanted to make sure you got this message to thank you for your help, which was most appreciated (reason I'm sending it again)

You're welcome. Glad you succeeded!