An original Leitz Wetzlar Tele-Elmar 135mm f/4 manual focus telephoto lens crafted in Germany. Renowned for its superb optical performance, excellent sharpness, and compact telephoto design for rangefinder systems.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent
Cosmetically in excellent pre-owned condition with clean barrel housing, crisp aperture engravings, smooth focus action, and clean optical elements. Aperture blades operate cleanly and snappy.
Classic 135mm telephoto focal length ideal for portraiture and compressed landscapes
Reliable f/4 maximum aperture providing a balanced combination of speed and compact form factor
Robust all-metal black and chrome barrel construction built to uncompromising Leica standards
Integrated optical design delivering high contrast and beautiful subject isolation
Precise manual focusing ring with clear depth-of-field scale markings
Collector's Notes
The Tele-Elmar 135mm f/4 is a classic telephoto workhorse from the Leitz Wetzlar era, prized by film photographers and rangefinder enthusiasts for its exceptional optical clarity and rugged mechanical reliability.
