Leitz Elmar 4,5/10,5cm lens for Medium Format, Compur shutter, in fine full working condition
The Leitz Wetzlar Elmar 10.5cm f/4.5 lens with serial number 112337 is a rare and historically significant piece of photographic equipment, produced in 1932 by Ernst Leitz GmbH in Wetzlar, Germany. This lens is part of the Elmar series, renowned for its four-element optical design, which was a hallmark of Leica's commitment to high-quality optics.
Designed during the early 1930s, the Elmar 10.5cm f/4.5 was intended for use with various cameras, including plate cameras like the Nagel 6x9cm. It was commonly mounted in a Compur shutter and often came with an M39 adapter, allowing compatibility with Leica screw-mount cameras. The lens's construction typically involved a brass body with a nickel or chrome finish, characteristic of the era's manufacturing
