[lars_bergquist]

Here is the dope on the Tele-Elmarits. Both use 39mm filters and can use the clip-on all metal # 12575 hood, the same as still used for the 90 mm Macro.

First version 1964–1974. Five elements. Fairly heavy chromed or (usually) black brass construction, weight 355 grams.

Second version 1974–1989. Black anodized aluminium only. Serial number above 2585501, but some overlap with previous version possible. Four elements. Weight 225 grams. This lens does often come with its special fold-down screw-on rubber hood, with a retaining ring for threadless Series 5.5 filters.

Both lenses are of about equal performance, maybe with the first version somewhat ahead in the corners, which is of course of no account with an M8. Medium contrast but good resolution wide open, quick improvement from f:4 and excellent performance at 5.6.

BTW, if you find a 1958–1974 90 mm Elmarit 2.8 in good shape optically and mechanically, this is no slouch either. It is at least as good as the Tele-Elmarit lenses but inevitably slightly longer, as this is a long-focus and not a tele design. It is usually found in bright chrome. Same filter size and 12575 hood as above. Most often silver chromed brass, very late specimens black.

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