This is a historically significant and highly functional lens: the Leitz Canada Elmarit 135mm f/2.8 telephoto, featuring the unique, integrated Eye-Level Focusing Attachment (Goggles). This specialized optical accessory was designed to expand the rangefinder base of older Leica M bodies (such as the M3, M2, and M4) to enable accurate focusing and parallax correction for the 135mm focal length, converting the view to an SLR-like experience.

Manufactured by Leitz Canada, this lens is known for its excellent sharpness, clarity, and contrast. The fast f/2.8 maximum aperture is highly desirable for a 135mm M-Mount lens, providing excellent subject isolation and low-light performance.

Though compatible with all Leica M-Mount bodies, the integrated goggle is automatically used by cameras like the M3 to bring up the correct 135mm frame lines, making this lens a classic piece of Leica engineering history.

Technical Specifications (Leitz Elmarit 135mm f/2.8 with Goggle)

• Focal Length: 135mm (Medium Telephoto)
• Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
• Lens Mount: Leica M-Mount (Integrated Goggles for Rangefinder Coupling)
• Optical Design: 4 elements in 4 groups (Elmarit formula)
• Minimum Focus Distance: 15 meters (49 feet)
• Origin: Made in Canada (Leitz Canada)
• Year of Production: Introduced Circa 1960

Condition Report

The lens and integrated goggle attachment are in Very Good (VG) cosmetic and functional condition.

• Optics: The glass elements of the lens are clean and clear. Lens separation / rainbow effect is visible. We find no fungus or haze. Coatings are intact.
• Goggle Optics: The optical glass in the attached goggle viewer is clear (critical for accurate focusing) and the metal housing is intact.
• Mechanism: The focusing helicoid and aperture rings operate smoothly. The goggle attachment mounts securely to the camera body.
• Cosmetic: The black barrel and goggle housing show normal signs of use (light scratches and minor paint wear), consistent with a vintage item that was used but cared for.