Macro-Elmar-M 90mm f4, first generation. Leica M mount. Leica product code 11633.
A compact medium telephoto lens featuring the traditional collapsible barrel design long associated with Leitz / Leica. Introduced in 2003. This example has a 3.96 million serial number and was made in 2012.
Production is said to have been around 5,400 units, making it relatively uncommon on the market. 4 elements in 4 groups. The compatible filter size is E39.
The first generation was produced from 2003 to 2012. For reference, the current second-generation model carries product code 11670, and production began in 2014.
As its name suggests, macro photography is its great specialty. Used on its own, the minimum focusing distance is 0.7m, but close-up photography becomes possible when paired with the dedicated Macro-Adapter 14409. With the goggled 14409 adapter, it focuses down to 50cm with a reproduction ratio of 1:3, while the current non-goggled 14652 adapter allows close focusing down to 42cm with a reproduction ratio of 1:2.
The lens alone weighs just 223g, and when collapsed it is about as compact as a Summicron 50mm. It is an excellent size for travel, snapshots, or simply keeping tucked away in a camera bag.
The glass itself appears to be the same in both the first and second generations, but one nice advantage of this first-generation version is that it accepts the traditional 12575 hood.
The lens body, macro adapter, and hood all show no signs of use and are in very beautiful cosmetic condition.
The aperture ring and helicoid operate smoothly, and the rangefinder coupling is spot on. The results from our actual shooting test were also excellent.
The lens comes complete with accessories, including the dedicated Macro Adapter 14409, 12575 hood with hood cap, UVa filter, front and rear caps, and two cases.
