Leica 135mm f2.8 Elmarit-M (Type II) (11829) - Lens

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Model Details

Manual focus telephoto lens made for M-mount rangefinder cameras introduced by Leica in 1975. This is the second version of the lens. This version added "M" in the name and changed the optical formula to equal that of the Elmarit-R version of the lens. The built-in lens hood also changed from a two-part design to a single extendable tube. It has permanently attached goggles to zoom the finder's field of view to match the 135mm focal length. The viewfinder magnification is lifesize on the M2, M4, M5, M4-2, M4-P, and M6. On the M3, it is 1.4x. It has a front lens head that unscrews for use with the Visoflex system. In 1976, lens lens was changed to use E55 filters instead of the Series VII filters. Metal body available in black (11829)

  • Leitz Canada 135mm f2.8 Elmarit-M (Type II) (5 elements, 4 groups)
  • Minimum focus distance: 1.5m
  • Aperture blades: 9
  • Size: 114 x 66 mm
  • Weight: 735g
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Leica M

Leica’s M mount was introduced in 1953 alongside its first camera, the M3. Despite the rise of the SLR, Leica cameras have continued to succeed as their unique combination of build quality, speed, and discretion sets them apart from competition. The M bayonet mount, and the cameras introduced alongside it, offered (& continue to offer) a number of advantages over SLRs and other rangefinder cameras.

One big advantage is automatic framelines, which react to the lens on the camera to show accurate framelines in the viewfinder. This is even possible with older Leica Thread Mount (LTM) lenses if the correct adapter is used.

Other manufacturers, such as Cosina Voigtländer, Carl Zeiss, Konica, and Minolta, have also produced rangefinder cameras using Leica M mount.

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Leica 135mm f2.8 Elmarit-M (Type II) (11829) - Lens Availability & Price History
Date Sold SKU Quality Control Price Image
Available T118917 €635,00 Leica 135mm f2.8 Elmarit-M (Type II) (11829)
14 Jul 2025 T103653 € 175,00 Leica 135mm f2.8 Elmarit-M (Type II) (11829) - Lens Image
21 May 2024 T70094 € 455,00 Leica 135mm f2.8 Elmarit-M (Type II) (11829) - Lens Image
29 Sep 2022 T24077 € 509,10 Leica 135mm f2.8 Elmarit-M (Type II) (11829) - Lens Image