Leica's compact M-mount 90mm telephoto — f/2.8 Elmarit with classic rendering for portraits.
The Leica Elmarit-M 90mm f/2.8 is a compact telephoto prime for Leica M-mount rangefinder cameras. Multiple versions exist spanning decades — the Elmarit designation indicates f/2.8 maximum aperture. At 90mm it provides classic portrait compression on Leica M bodies.
Optically good — sharp from f/4 with pleasant rendering for portraits. The 90mm on Leica M provides more compression than 50mm while remaining practical with rangefinder focusing. Manual focus via Leica's precision rangefinder mechanism. Leica colour rendering.
Leica M mount. Various filter thread sizes depending on version — typically 39mm or 46mm. Compact and lightweight for a 90mm. Manual focus — rangefinder coupled. All-metal construction. Multiple versions with varying optical formulas and coatings.
Available used at mid-range to professional prices depending on version. Later versions are optically superior. The 90mm is at the long end of practical rangefinder focusing — requires skill. Check rangefinder calibration at 90mm distances. A classic portrait lens for M-mount photographers.