Leitz Canada Elmarit-R 135mm f/2.8 Leica R Mount – ROM - Excellent

Late-production Leitz Elmarit-R 135mm f/2.8 lens with ROM contacts, manufactured in Midland, Canada, in excellent cosmetic and optical condition. This version features the final optical formula and ROM encoding for full compatibility with Leica R8/R9 bodies, while remaining fully usable on earlier R-mount cameras and digital adapters.

Optics are clean—no haze, fungus, or separation. Focus is smooth, aperture blades are snappy and oil-free. The ROM contacts are intact and clean. Barrel shows minimal signs of use, with crisp engravings and no dents or deep marks. “Leitz Canada” engraving confirms origin.

Included:

• Leitz Elmarit-R 135mm f/2.8 ROM lens (Canada version)
• Rear caps

Specs:

• Mount: Leica R (ROM version)
• Origin: Leitz Canada (Midland)
• Focal Length: 135mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
• Optical Design: 5 elements in 4 groups
• Minimum Focus Distance: 1.5m
• Filter Thread: 55mm
• Aperture Blades: 8
• Weight: ~655g

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Collector Notes:

The Canada-made Elmarit-R 135mm f/2.8 is prized for its build quality and rendering. While not an APO lens, it delivers pleasing bokeh and solid sharpness from f/4 onward. The ROM contacts allow full data transmission on R8/R9 bodies, and the lens adapts beautifully to digital mirrorless systems. Canadian Leitz lenses are often undervalued despite identical optical standards to Wetzlar-made counterparts.