Leitz Elmar 13.5cm f4.5 brand_Thinktank Glass has a small chip

Glass has a small chip and several cleaning marks

combining quick autofocusing

but working

surface dings

We recommend a dab of thread locker (not included) on the threads to discourage your new rewind knob from working itself loose

Leitz Elmar 13.5cm f4.5 brand_Thinktank Glass has a small chipThis Leitz 13. 5cm f4. 5 lens is an unusual "transitional" Elmar lens with a serial number that theoretically falls in to the Hektor range. It's definitely not a Hektor, though! The serial number is also followed by a red engraved "Y", which is likely not a factory engraving. Cosmetic condition is about standard for lenses of this age, with some paint wear and brassing. Focusing is smooth, optics show very light cleaning marks and very light internal