Upon the introduction of the Leicaflex in 1964, we saw just four lenses for a single lens reflex camera from Leitz. The lenses were 35mm f2.8, 50mm f2, 90mm f2.8 and 135mm f2.8. Considering Nikon introduced a broad range of lens - 21mm to 800mm for the F in 1959, scarce wonder the photographic world scoffed. But these four lenses, and later are still in demand today, along with others made by third parties including Minolta. The original Leicaflex, made in two variants between 1964 and 1968, has always been a great favourite of mine. The bodies and lenses are built to an amazing quality that’s superior, in my view to contemporary Nikon, Canon, Pentax models. The 35mm f2.8 Elmarit - R lens is probably the most useful of the original quartet. Indeed many photojournalists have said that some 90% of their shots are taken with the 35, (me included). The 35 and 90 are regarded as an ideal pair for travel purposes, taking in general views and portraits as well. The lens hood for the 35 and 50 clips on held in place with four small claws that retract when pressing two buttons on it (same hood for both lenses) filters are series VI held in with a ring. The two longer lenses have built-in hoods that retract. Series VII filters for those. I’ve made a collection comprising both variants of the Leicaflex and the four lenses mentioned here. My meters don’t work so I use a handheld meter, a Weston Master V from the same period as the cameras. My bodies are 1964 and 1966. Read full review
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