Possible to clean a lens?

[Jeff Gurnari]

Is it possible to open and clean this lens?

[Douglas Meltzer]

Jeff,

Check out this thread: Bell & Howell Lens Cleaning

[Jeff Gurnari]

Thanks..BUT, HOW do you remove the lens ring?. In the picture 4 I see somewhting being heal above the lens...what is that?. And what / how is the piece of license plate being used for? dont see it it pictures.. Pictures are confusing...do I see an Allen wrench? Thanks

[Ed Gordon]

Thanks..BUT, HOW do you remove the lens ring?. In the picture 4 I see somewhting being heal above the lens...what is that?. And what / how is the piece of license plate being used for? dont see it it pictures.. Pictures are confusing...do I see an Allen wrench? Thanks

Jeff, that is a homemade lens spanner wrench. A manufactured one looks like this:

[Jeff Gurnari]

Oh, it needs some space to slide out..I was tring to unscrew an dig it out... thanks

[Ed Gordon]

Oh, it needs some space to slide out..I was tring to unscrew an dig it out... thanks

It should unscrew using the tool. Take it to a camera shop and see what they say, or if they can clean it for you. If you where trying to "dig it out", the thread on the lens barrel may be damaged beyond repair.