LEICA LEITZ 90MM ELMAR F4 3 ELEMENT ELANG-M CHROME 11830 LENS +BOX LATE # 1965
Description
Serial #2089366
Made in 1965 in Wetzlar, Germany
Dual scale black/red feet/meter scale focusing example
Scalloped focusing ring
These 3 element lenses are relatively low production and made in 6 batches for 2 years.
3 batches in 1962 and 3 batches is 1965. This one is of the later!
This is a nice example of a very sharp and RARE 3 element M lens.
Complete with caps and very hard to find matching box
Details
Leica M bayonet mount
E39 filter mount
Aperture range: f4 - f32
37° angle of view
Cat No. 11830 (ELANG-M)
Includes
Front Leica lens cap
Leica plastic bubble case
Box
Cosmetics 8.5/10
No dings, dents or major marks
All the vulcanite is intact
The chrome is nice overall
Mechanical 9+/10
Focusing is smooth
Aperture clicks are crisp
Optics 9+/10
No fog, fungus, separation or scratches
Some minor dust
Serial #2089366
Made in 1965 in Wetzlar, Germany
Dual scale black/red feet/meter scale focusing example
Scalloped focusing ring
These 3 element lenses are relatively low production and made in 6 batches for 2 years.
3 batches in 1962 and 3 batches is 1965. This one is of the later!
This is a nice example of a very sharp and RARE 3 element M lens.
Complete with caps and very hard to find matching box
Details
Leica M bayonet mount
E39 filter mount
Aperture range: f4 - f32
37° angle of view
Cat No. 11830 (ELANG-M)
Includes
Front Leica lens cap
Leica plastic bubble case
Box
Cosmetics 8.5/10
No dings, dents or major marks
All the vulcanite is intact
The chrome is nice overall
Mechanical 9+/10
Focusing is smooth
Aperture clicks are crisp
Optics 9+/10
No fog, fungus, separation or scratches
Some minor dust
A very nice lens.
I had a similar one many years ago that I sold for over $900 with ease but it was the earlier batch. I also just sold one of these in the same batch for $995 and went immediately. This one is the later and has the box
These are undervalued lenses for the optical quality and rarity.
A pleasure to have and enjoy!
A pleasure to have and enjoy!