Tele-Elmar 135mm f4

[Film dino]

Does anyone know from what serial number the Tele-Elmar moved to the E46 (non-scalloped focus ring) mount? And did the optical configuration / design change?

Thankyou

David

 

[davidzapr]

Hi. I can't answer the serial number question, but the optical formula of the tele-elmar 135mm stayed the same during it's production run....the last of the run just changed to a 46mm filter and built in lens hood. Imho the 39mm 135 is a much better buy - cheaper by almost 1/2 while having compatability with many of the summicrons filter size. Ymmv....

David

 

[Film dino]

Hi. I can't answer the serial number question, but the optical formula of the tele-elmar 135mm stayed the same during it's production run....the last of the run just changed to a 46mm filter and built in lens hood. Imho the 39mm 135 is a much better buy - cheaper by almost 1/2 while having compatability with many of the summicrons filter size. Ymmv....

David

Thanks for the information & sound advice

David

 

[Ben Z]

Another plus to the earlier version is that the optical head unscrews and (important:after removing and carefull storing the rear baffle) can be attached to the 16464 focusing mount...then either used on a Visoflex, or by adding a 14167 M-to-R adaptor used on a Leica SLR, or by adding still another adaptor, used on a Canon EOS film or digital SLR. BTW it's one of the sharpest lenses I've ever owned...got mine in "bargain" from KEH for I think $250, looked like something I'd call LN-.