{"product_id":"1955-leitz-hektor-135mm-f-4-5-ltm-lens-leica-screw-mount-minor-haze","title":"Leitz Hektor 135mm f4.5 LTM Lens 1955 Leica Screw Mount Very Good","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Leitz Hektor 135mm f\/4.5 is a classic telephoto lens for Leica screw‑mount (LTM) rangefinder cameras. Produced in 1955, this lens represents mid‑century Leitz optical engineering with its compact design, smooth focusing and distinctive rendering. It is well suited to portraiture, travel and general telephoto work, and adapts easily to modern digital cameras with the appropriate adapter. This example shows minor age‑related optical marks, noted below, but remains a solid and usable vintage lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall Condition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003eThe lens shows light signs of previous use. Optics display \u003cstrong\u003eminor haze\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003esome surface scratches\u003c\/strong\u003e, typical for a lens of this age. Aperture blades move freely and focusing is smooth. Barrel shows light cosmetic wear consistent with normal use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeitz Hektor 135mm f\/4.5 LTM lens\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollectors Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hektor 135mm f\/4.5 is a well‑known classic within the Leica screw‑mount system, appreciated for its compact form and characteristic vintage rendering. Mid‑1950s examples remain popular among collectors and users seeking an authentic Leica telephoto experience. Lenses with minor haze and surface marks are common for this era and often still perform well for film or adapted digital use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1955 Leitz telephoto lens\u003cbr\u003e135mm focal length\u003cbr\u003eLeica LTM screw mount\u003cbr\u003eSmooth manual focus\u003cbr\u003eClassic mid‑century Leica rendering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEO Optimised Keywords\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeitz Hektor 135mm\u003cbr\u003eLeica LTM 135mm lens\u003cbr\u003eHektor f4.5 screw mount\u003cbr\u003eVintage Leica telephoto\u003cbr\u003e1955 Leitz lens\u003cbr\u003eLeica rangefinder lens\u003cbr\u003eLTM 135mm f4.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leitz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52629514322262,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0875\/5213\/1414\/files\/IMGP0588.jpg?v=1771350752","url":"https:\/\/colinscameras.co.uk\/products\/1955-leitz-hektor-135mm-f-4-5-ltm-lens-leica-screw-mount-minor-haze","provider":"Colins Cameras","version":"1.0","type":"link"}