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It's a wonderful lens. I have the screw mount version, made in 1961. Here is a sample taken on my M9.

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It is impossible to find a bad 135 with Leica/Leitz. Even the Hektor 4.5 is very good. I have just about all types, and my favorite is the Tele-Elmar 4.0 first version.

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It's a stunning lens, lovely colour rendition and super sharp. I was mucking about a few days ago to produce a food based "still life" to go with some paintings in a similar vein for the kitchen at home. I do have the 1.4 viewfinder magnifier, which makes focus and framing a breeze with the M9. It took me only two shots to get this, wide open. Not sure I'll use it, but it does show you the look you can get. It is really good for distance shots as well as close up portraits. And great value (only £150 a few months ago for immaculate condition body and glass, hood and caps). Given 135 is not that commonly used, it's a great way to get a chance to explore this focal length without massive outlay. It weighs a lot less than the later Tele-Elmars and it takes 39mm filters, so it's easy to integrate with a 35/50 Summicron for example.

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It weighs a lot less than the later Tele-Elmars

:confused:You mean the (beasty) goggled Elmarits? The T-E (or the Telyt) are only a bit heavier AFAIK.

Nice still life picture, btw.

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For occasional use, I bought the Elmar you cite. I was pleasantly surprised by its performance. Later I bought its successor, the first version Tele-Elmar. It is better, but I retained the Elmar for use on portraits. Both lenses represent excellent value for money in today's world, are very well made and often little used. Few show battle scars, though I am sure they do exist.

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Here is an example from my M9. I think it is a good performer.

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