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Leitz Canada 135mm Elmarit f 2.8

Currency:USD Category:Cameras & Photo Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 1,000.00 USD
Leitz Canada 135mm Elmarit f 2.8
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Leitz Canada 135mm Elmarit f 2.8 Serial Number 2223787



During several decades now, Leitz / Leica have introduced a wide selection of 135mm lenses for their rangefinder cameras, with various formulations and names: Hektor, Elmar, Elmarit, Tele Elmar and, at last, Apo - Telyt.

Some designs have four elements, as the Hektor and the Elmar versions, the later releases support a five elements construction.



The lens in question here was introduced in 1963, and it's design is identical with the early type of the similar lens for the Leicaflex.

It was built by Leitz Canada and had a special view and rangefinder attachment that improves focusing and framing accuracy.

Image size is thereby increased by a factor of 1.4.

Besides, the use of these "goggles" or "spectacles", allows the use of this lens with the Leica M2 camera model: the finder magnifies the 90mm frame to correct field of view for the 135mm (the Leica M2 finder does not show the markings for this focal length).

The lens mount is non rotating and has a socket for tripod use.

Minimal focusing distance is 1,5m or 5".

Minimum aperture is f 32.

The diaphragm has full and half stops, and the lens hood is built in and collapses over the lens front.



From the collection of Don Dondero.



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FHWAC#: 25882