Leitz Elmar 90mm f/4

Leitz Elmar 90mm f/4 – Leica Thread Mount Telephoto Lens (SERIAL NO. 176637)
The Leitz Elmar 90mm f/4 is a compact and elegant telephoto lens designed for Leica screw mount (LTM/M39) rangefinder cameras. Manufactured by Ernst Leitz Wetzlar in the mid-1930s, this lens delivers classic rendering with smooth tonal transitions and vintage optical character. It’s ideal for portraiture, travel, and telephoto street photography, and can be adapted easily to modern digital systems.

Key Features

• Brand: Leitz Wetzlar

• Focal Length: 90mm

• Maximum Aperture: f/4

• Lens Mount: Leica M Bayonet (LTM 39mm)

• Aperture Range: f/4 to f/32

• Focus Type: Manual focus with long-throw helicoid

• Construction: All-metal chrome barrel, collapsible design (on early versions)

• Coating: Uncoated (as typical for lenses of this era)

• Production Year: Circa 1934–1935 (based on serial)

• Use Case: Ideal for classic portraiture and vintage Leica shooting

Condition

Used – Good condition.
This lens shows its age cosmetically, but is fully functional. Glass is relatively clear for its age, with minor internal dust and light cleaning marks. No haze or fungus. Focus ring operates smoothly and aperture blades are clean. Barrel has wear consistent with 1930s use.

What’s Included

• Leitz Elmar 90mm f/4 lens (SERIAL NO. 176637)
  

• Leather Leica case