Leits Elmar f/4 9cm, 90mm

Leitz Elmar 90mm f/4 – Leica M39 (LTM) Lens (Serial No. 958423)

The lens with serial number 958423 is a Leitz Elmar 90mm f/4, manufactured in 1952 by Ernst Leitz GmbH, Wetzlar, Germany. This compact telephoto lens was originally designed for Leica screw mount (LTM/M39) rangefinder cameras and can be easily adapted to modern Leica M bodies using an adapter ring. Known for its classic rendering, sharpness when stopped down, and elegant vintage character, it remains a beloved option for portrait and travel photography.

Key Features

• Focal Length: 90mm – ideal for portraits and detail shots

• Maximum Aperture: f/4, stops down to f/32

• Lens Mount: Leica Thread Mount (LTM/M39) – compatible with Leica screw-mount cameras, or M-mount via adapter

• Optical Formula: 4 elements in 3 groups (classic Elmar design)

• Minimum Focus Distance: 1m (3.3 ft)

• Aperture Blades: 10-blade diaphragm for smooth, circular bokeh

• Filter Thread: 36mm clamp-on or Series V filters (depending on version)

• Build: Chrome-plated brass barrel, compact and solid

What’s Included

• Leitz Elmar 90mm f/4 lens (Serial No. 958423)
  

• with a plastic case 

Condition

Used – Good condition: Lens is fully functional, with clean optics, smooth focusing, and responsive aperture ring. Minor dust may be present (typical for its age), and some cosmetic wear is visible on the chrome barrel, but performance is unaffected. A lovely lens for collectors or shooters alike.