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Leica 9cm (90mm) f/4 Elmar Screw Mount for VISOFLEX. Chrome {39} Lens Head Only

Model #374703
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Leica 90mm f/4 Elmar Chrome: classic telephoto head for VISOFLEX shooters

The 9cm f/4 Elmar is a fixed 90mm lens head built for use with Leica's VISOFLEX reflex housing. This is not a standalone focusing lens, it requires a VISOFLEX mount to function, so buyers should go in clear-eyed about the system. The screw mount attachment is L39/M39, and the chrome finish places it in the era of classic Leica rangefinder accessories. Filter thread is 39mm.

What you're getting here is access to a focal length that suits portraiture and moderate telephoto work, routed through the VISOFLEX system's through-the-lens viewing. The lens head-only configuration means you can pair it with a VISOFLEX housing you already own, or source one separately. For collectors and working Leica historians, the chrome finish is the detail that matters, it matches period-correct M-series and screw-mount bodies from that production era.

Who It's For

Leica collectors building out a period-correct screw-mount or early M-series kit will find the chrome finish essential for visual consistency with matching-era bodies and accessories. Photographers already working with a VISOFLEX reflex housing can add a 90mm focal length to their system without acquiring a complete lens assembly. Film photographers shooting portraits or moderate telephoto subjects through the VISOFLEX setup benefit from the 90mm fixed focal length, which keeps the system compact relative to longer alternatives in the same mount family.

Key Features

  • 90mm fixed focal length designed for VISOFLEX reflex housing
  • f/4 maximum aperture for portraiture and moderate telephoto work
  • Leica Screw Mount (L39/M39) attachment to VISOFLEX focusing mount
  • 39mm filter thread for standard accessory compatibility
  • Chrome finish matches period-correct Leica M-series bodies
  • Lens head only configuration pairs with existing VISOFLEX housing

FAQ

What system does this lens require to work?
The 90mm f/4 Elmar head requires a Leica VISOFLEX reflex housing to function. This is a lens head only - it cannot focus or operate as a standalone lens.
What mount does this lens use?
Leica Screw Mount (L39/M39) for VISOFLEX attachment. The screw mount connects the lens head to a compatible VISOFLEX focusing mount.
What filter size does this lens take?
39mm filters thread directly onto the lens front.
Is this lens suitable for portraiture?
Yes. The fixed 90mm focal length is a classic portrait and moderate telephoto length, especially when used with VISOFLEX through-the-lens viewing.
Why does finish matter on this vintage Leica lens?
The chrome finish dates this lens to the era of classic Leica rangefinder accessories and period-correct M-series and screw-mount bodies. For collectors and users building a matching system, finish consistency is part of the appeal.
Can I use this with my rangefinder body directly?
No. This lens head requires a VISOFLEX reflex housing. It does not mount directly to rangefinder bodies or cameras without the VISOFLEX system.
SpecificationValue
Focal Length90mm
Max Aperturef/4
MountLeica Screw Mount (L39/M39) for VISOFLEX
Filter Thread39mm
FinishChrome
ConfigurationLens Head Only

This description was generated using AI based on KEH's internal product standards, product expertise, and knowing what customers care about most. While we strive for accuracy, details may vary by individual item.

Brand Name Leica
Filter Size 39mm
Focus Type Manual focus (only)
Lens Type Telephoto / Long
Max Focal Length 90mm
Min Focal Length 90mm