Leica Elmar 65mm f/3.5 M Mount Lens Leitz Canada - Excellent

Thoroughly tested, cleaned, and sanitized. As shown in the photos, the item is in excellent overall condition, close to new. Mechanically perfect, rings are smooth and precise; minor oil shine is visible on the aperture blades, but it won't affect the operation at all. 

What's Included: Elmar 65mm, original front cap, third party rear cap

Condition Recap:
✅ Tested and perfectly working
✅ Cleaned and UV-sanitized
✅ Excellent lens condition, totally clean from fungus, haze or significant dust. Minor oil on the aperture blades
✅ Excellent cosmetic state

Pre-owned item. Sold under the margin tax scheme (0% VAT applicable). A business invoice can be issued upon request, please provide your company details immediately after purchase. VAT may still apply at delivery for extra-eu customers.

The Leica Elmar 65mm f/3.5 is a short telephoto macro lens originally developed by Leitz Canada for the Leica Visoflex system and adaptable to Leica M cameras via the appropriate Visoflex accessories. It features an optical construction of 3 elements in 3 groups, based on the classic Elmar design, optimized for high-resolution close-up and reproduction work. The lens provides a 65mm focal length with a maximum aperture of f/3.5 and a diaphragm stopping down to f/22, allowing precise control over depth of field.
Designed with a strong emphasis on image fidelity, the lens delivers excellent sharpness, high contrast, and minimal distortion, making it particularly suitable for macro photography, document reproduction, and technical imaging. The optical formula ensures a flat field of focus, maintaining consistent performance across the image frame. Its all-metal construction reflects Leica's precision engineering standards, while the compact design remains well balanced within the Visoflex system. The Leica Elmar 65mm f/3.5 remains notable for its optical accuracy, close-focus capabilities, and highly refined mechanical build quality.