Most affordable Leica M 90mm telephoto, compact vintage Elmar f/4 with genuine Leica quality at entry pricing.
The Leica Elmar 90mm f/4 is a compact telephoto prime for the Leica M mount — the f/4 'Elmar' designation indicates the slower, more compact formula compared to the f/2.8 Elmarit. A classic, lightweight telephoto for travel on Leica M cameras. Leica M mount.
f/4 maximum aperture. 90mm focal length (full-frame portrait telephoto). Elmar formula (slower f/4 design). Rangefinder-coupled. At approximately 250g. Leica M mount.
The Elmar 90mm f/4 is more compact and lighter than the f/2.8 Elmarit-M — the f/4 aperture enables a smaller barrel size. A practical travel telephoto for Leica M cameras where the extra stop of the Elmarit is not required. A classic Leica design with long production.
On the used market the Leica Elmar 90mm f/4 is a practical and affordable Leica M telephoto. Condition checks: front element, rangefinder coupling. Leica M mount.