Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/09/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Kevin, let's see if I can help... The first 135/2.8 Tele Elmarit M was introduced in 1963, I have never seen a picture or a lens showing screws for the owner to use in removing the spectacles, though naturally the 'specs' are mounted onto the lens with screws. If these were removed this would disable the focusing accuracy. The 'spectacles' enlarged the viewfinder by 1.4x to enable a better view and more accuracy in the focusing. The same lens design was used for the 135/2.8 R lens introduced in 1964 with the first Leicaflex, that (R) lens was then recomputed in 1968. The Tele Elmarit (M) was eventually recomputed in either 1975 (Laney) or 1977(Hasbroek). The latter lenses are known by their serated focusing grip rather than the earlier scalloped design. Of course, this lens is now discontinued in favour of the Apo Telyt 135/3.4. However there are many stores still offering new stock. best wishes, Jem - -----Original Message----- From: ckk [SMTP:kt66@cyberhighway.net] Anyway, I was looking at CameraQuest's Leica site, and was a little befuddled regarding the 135/2.8 Tele-Elmarit variations. The site describes a version with the magnifier attached by screws, and a variation with magnifier cast into lens body. Also, a 135 made after 1975 that is optically like an R lens. These variations aren't well differentiated by date of manufacture. I also can not tell if there are inherent ergonomic or quality differences. I would like help sorting out these lenses from the LUG technical crowd . I could not find any solid info regarding these lenses in the archives. Kevin