LEICA LEITZ ELANG 90MM ELMAR F4 FAT 1ST V BLACK NICKEL SM LENS +CAPS CLEAN NICE
Description
- Serial #97016
- Comes with original front/rear lens caps
- Extremely rare first version 90mm Elmar f4
- Known as the Fat -or- Thick 90mm Elmar lens
- This first version was only available in 1930 and 1933
- Early example lens with the early black paint and nickel finish barrel
- Early style black meter focusing scale
Details
- Made in 1931
- Screw-thread mount
- 4 element in 3 groups
- E39 filter mount
- Min aperture f36
- 27o angle of view
- Cat No. ELANG
Includes
- Front/rear lens caps
Cosmetics 8-/10
- No dings, dents or major marks
- Barrel shows modest wear
- Moderate brassing on barrel
- Original patina
Mechanics 8+/10
- Focusing is smooth
- Aperture is smooth
Optics 8-/10
- No fungus, separation, or scratches
- There is a very Very VERY faint haze but really nothing considering the age.
Test and working well. A great example. Complete with caps and hard to find. Rangefinder coupled, desirable black paint and nickle finish. Perfect for your Leica II or III vintage camera bodies. A must to put into your collect and enjoy!