Leitz Elmar-C 90mm f/4

Compact telephoto prime for Leica CL system

Leitz Elmar-C 90mm f/4
78/100
LENS SCORE
Features 14
Performance 17
Durability 17
Price 15
Usability 15
Brand Leitz
Model 11807

Key Features

OPTICAL DESIGN 4 elements in 4 groups, classic Elmar design
MOUNT Leica M-mount (with 6-bit coding compatibility)
APERTURE Manual 10-blade diaphragm, f/4 to f/22
FOCUS Manual focus only, long throw for precision
FILTER Series 5.5 filter system
SIZE Highly compact design optimized for Leica CL
COATING Single-layer anti-reflective coating
CONSTRUCTION Metal barrel construction, German engineering
MIN FOCUS 1 meter (3.3 feet)
COMPATIBILITY Compatible with M-mount rangefinder cameras
WEIGHT Approximately 250 grams
IMAGE QUALITY High contrast and sharpness for its era
VIGNETTING Minimal at f/4, negligible by f/8

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Leitz Elmar-C 90mm f/4

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Smooth manual focus throw
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present Prime lens
Aperture Ring ✓ Present Manual click-stop ring
AF/MF Switch ✗ Not Present Manual focus only
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present Not applicable
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present Not applicable
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present Not applicable
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present Not applicable
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present Not applicable
Weather Sealing ✗ Not Present Not weather sealed

How-to Use Leitz Elmar-C 90mm f/4

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 90mm
Maximum Aperture f/4
Minimum Aperture f/22
Lens Construction 4 elements in 4 groups
Angle of View 27 degrees
Minimum Focus Distance 1m
Diaphragm Blades 10
Filter Size Series 5.5
Dimensions 63mm x 60mm
Weight 250g
Mount Leica M
Focus Type Manual
Hood Built-in/Clip-on
Material Metal
Origin Germany