Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/10/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I would be grateful if one of you could advise me as to where I might be able to obtain information on the following lenses, or help me identify their type and origin. I have reviewed the User Buyer's Guide at cameraquest.com/mlenses.htm but I have not been able to find a category into which they easily fit. The lenses are (as taken from the front ring): Tele-Elmarit-M 1:2.8/90 Leitz Lens Made in Canada. The number 3293*** is just forward of the aperture ring. This lens is a black version, has "90" on the barrel, but no built-in hood. It has a ribbed base (which includes the red dot), and a ribbed focusing barrel & aperture ring. The DOF markings are aft of the focusing ring. This could be a 90/2.8 Tele-Elmarit "thin" version, but these apparently did not have "90" on the barrel and did not have the "-M" in the name. Leitz Wetzlar 2144*** Tele-Elmar 1:4/135. This lens is also black, does not have 135 on the barrel, and is without a built-in hood. It has with a smooth base with a chrome ring having the red dot, a focusing barrel having ribbed, spaced concave sections, and a ribbed aperture ring. The DOF markings are forward of the focusing barrel. The closest match I have been able to make is the 135/4 Tele-Elmar produced from 1965-1998, first version, but my source (above) states that this had a knurled focusing barrel, and a detachable lens head (although the lens head on mine might be detachable and I am not aware of it). I would appreciate any references that one of you could give me. Adam Cochran