Leica LTM Elmar/Hektor Black Barrel Database

Leica M39 screw mount bodies/lenses
Here's my contribution to the database:

90 mm:

" Ernst Leitz Wetzlar Elmar f = 9 cm 1:4 No 411643 " (all around front element)

f: 4 - 4,5 - 6,3 - 9 - 12,5 - 18 - 25 - 36

Brushed-chrome (?) mount and focusing ring: 1 - Inf , mtr

RF-coupled. Uncoated. In black bakelite tube.




135 mm:

" Ernst Leitz Wetzlar Elmar 1:4,5 F=135mm " - no s/n, at least none on exterior.

f : 4,5 - 6,3 - 9 - 12,5 - 18 - 25 - 36

Bright nickel focusing scale: 1,5 - Inf , mtr.

No Rangefinder coupling !

Tripod socket. Lens is all-black (incl. thread-mount) , except for focusing scale.


Next:

" Ernst Leitz Wetzlar Hektor f= 13,5 cm 1:4,5 " s/n:4152XX (on lens mount, and barrel/focusing mount)

f : 4,5 - 6,3 - 9 - 12,5 - 18 - 25 - 36

Satin nickel focusing scale: 1,5 - Inf, mtr ; RF-coupled.

Tripod socket. Lens is all-black, except for camera mount & focusing scale (Nckl)

Lens was coated at some point.



That's it for my black lenses.

I also have one-each, 1950's: Elmar 90, Hektor 135; both satin-chrome & vulcanite.

Luddite Frank

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brining this back from the dead. I just recieved a 13.5cm hektor and a 9cm Elmar.

Ernst Leitz Wetzlar Elmar f = 9 cm 1:4 No 96829 ( i think this is the lowest number i have seen here so far.) Uncoated, and in very very good shape i might add.

Ernst Leitz Wetzlar Hektor f = 13.5 cm 1:4.5 No 608431. Coated, decent shape.

cant wait to try them out.
 
Finally dug my Hektor black barrel out ///

S/n - 370574
Meters, f/4.5-36, 13.5 cm, uncoated, coupled ltm

Since originally posting, I have acquired several others:
S/n - 608913, Meters, f/4.5 - 36, 13.5 cm, coated, coupled ltm
S/n - 576194, Meters, f/4.5 - 36, 13.5 cm, uncoated, coupled ltm
S/n - 6971, Feet, f/4.5 - 36, 13.5 cm, uncoated, coupled ltm .... seriously, number is on lens barrel in woods metal!!
S/n - None, Meters, f/4.5 - 36, 13.5 cm, uncoated, NO rangefinder coupling.
 
William,
I think you have the right progression. It is a pretty clean optic and I have used it several times and am pleased with it. I do have a black 1a-to-2a conversion camera for it and I use the unnumbered, non-coupled lens with my Std-to-c conversion. The wartime one is with my IIIcK kit. Leaves one to actually use routinely.....
I am still fairly confused as to designations of these early cameras, tho.
 
Is possible a 90 elmar collapsible half black half silver with the half silver in M mount ant the black front coated?
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I just received from Adorama an "uncoated" Black barreled 1940 ELANG 9cm Elmar No. 5564xx in meters

It`s near mint about 98% paint with only fine tick marks at one ot two places on the barrel and "minty" glass with just a touch of haze that needs cleaning away with the next CLA.

Tom
 
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I just ordered up a nice '38 black elmar to go on my IIIF. Can anyone recommend what size lenscap I will need for this badboy? Also, what color looks best - black or chrome?
 
laptoprob said:
It is possible to mount the Elmar lens on a later Hektor body, but the Elmar body is shorter, so no real use there. I would like to use the uncoupled Elmar on a coupled body. Maybe I can get an okd-style coupled lens body somewhere.
Do you know how long a black Hektor body is, from flange until the end of the focusing mount (at infinity)?

cheers, Rob.
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I am new to the rangefinder world and just purchased a Bessa T. My first lens is going to be the CV 75mm f/2.5. I don't think that's regarded as one of their best lenses but it may be the perfect focal length for the shooting that I am doing. To take advantage of the long rangefinder baselength of the T and the more lightweight rangefinder lenses, I think my next lens will be a 135mm (my other body and most of the lenses I'm using are the F3 and Nikkors).

If someone can clarify some of the discussion I've quoted above it makes no sense to me. I am guessing it has something to do with the visoflex contraption? I know a visoflex can be used with the Bessa T, but is it necessary? Would someone recommend maybe a slower old 135mm lens (LTM or M) that can be used on the Bessa without a visoflex? Thank you much. 😕

Naren
 
Hektor 13.5cm F4.5, #530276, Flat Black Paint, In Feet, and Un-coated.
Pretty lens, goes with my wartime Imarect, also in Flat Black Paint. Both are mounted on my Red Curtain IIIc.

Steve
 
I just bought this for a hundred bucks. Looks uncoated? What can you guys tell me about it? I probably overpaid, but the glass is described as more or less perfect, and who can complain about prices this generally low?
 

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