Compact Leica Tele-Elmarit 90mm in black, shorter telephoto design for improved M-body balance and portability.
The Leica Tele-Elmarit-M 90mm f/2.8 (Black) is the original compact 90mm telephoto for the Leica M mount — the 'Tele-Elmarit' designation was used from 1959 to approximately 1974 before the later 'Elmarit-M' name and optical redesign. The Tele-Elmarit is notably compact. Leica M mount.
f/2.8 maximum aperture. 90mm focal length (full-frame portrait telephoto). Black finish. Tele-Elmarit original compact formula (1959-1974 design). Rangefinder-coupled. At approximately 330g. Leica M mount.
The Tele-Elmarit-M 90mm f/2.8 Black is notably more compact than the later Elmarit-M redesign — an important distinction for travel and street photographers. The optical design is different from the post-1974 Elmarit-M 90mm. A classic and collectible Leica M telephoto.
On the used market the Leica Tele-Elmarit-M 90mm f/2.8 (Black) is a collectible compact Leica M telephoto. Condition checks: front element, rangefinder coupling. Leica M mount — Tele-Elmarit original design (1959-1974).