Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/05/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Bernado, I have both the f4 Elmar and the f4 Tele Elmar. I use them both on a film M. Elmar (on Visoflex) <http://contest.leica-users.org/main.php/v/0704/RED_001.jpg.html> Tele Elmar <http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/gh/a/F2/portrait.jpg.html> Absolutely nothing wrong with the performance of either, in my opinion. I have not personally tried the current Telyt. Erwin Puts tested it and rates it as one of the best M lenses made. You only need look at the MTF diagrams to see why, regarding contrast/resolution. Cheers Hoppy -----Original Message----- Subject: Re: [Leica] 135 Elmar on M8 Bernardo, The 135/4.0 Elmar is a 4 element lens. The 135/4.0 Tele Elmar is a 5 element lens with higher resolution and contrast. Mr Puts states the Tele Elmar is often qualified to be APO quality. I have both the APO 135/3.4 and the 135 Tele Elmar which I purchased for it's removably head only. I found the Tele Elmar to be so good as a normal 135 that I will probably sell the APO. I have used it on my M8 with excellent results and do not hesitate to recommend it. Len On May 25, 2007, at 8:30 AM, bernardo feio wrote: > Hi > Thanks > What are the differences between the elmar and the tele elmar (135mm) > B regards >