Leica 90mm f/2.8 Elmarit-R Leitz Wetzlar 2 Cam R-Mount Lens (USED)

Leica 90mm f/2.8 Elmarit-R Leitz Wetzlar 2 Cam R-Mount Lens (USED)

The Leica 90mm f/2.8 Elmarit-R Leitz Wetzlar (2-Cam) lens is a gem in the world of 35mm Leica R-mount SLR photography. Manufactured in Germany by Leitz Wetzlar, this compact telephoto prime is beloved for its clinical sharpness, buttery bokeh, and superb build quality — all delivered in a surprisingly lightweight package.

Whether you're shooting portraits, street scenes, or fine art compositions, the 90mm Elmarit-R offers the signature Leica "look" with the convenience of a manageable form factor. It’s an ideal lens for photographers who demand quality without bulk.

• Focal Length: 90mm

• Maximum Aperture: f/2.8

• Lens Mount: Leica R (2-Cam version)

• Manufacturer: Leitz Wetzlar, Germany

• Intended Use: Portraits, travel, street, documentary

Originally introduced in the 1960s and refined over the years, the Elmarit-R 90mm was part of Leica’s professional R-series system. The 2-cam version was designed to support early Leica R bodies while maintaining backward compatibility with select Leicaflex models. Though later replaced by the ROM and 3-cam versions, the 2-cam lenses remain optically outstanding and more affordable than their successors.

The 90mm Elmarit-R is celebrated for its:

• Tack-sharp rendering across the frame, even wide open

• Excellent contrast and color reproduction

• Beautifully smooth background blur (bokeh)

• Minimal distortion or chromatic aberration

It’s an ideal lens for portraiture, with just the right focal length to offer flattering compression and subject isolation — without being overly long or heavy. At f/2.8, it provides enough shallow depth of field to create separation while remaining very sharp in the focused plane.

True to Leica standards, this lens features:

• A solid, all-metal construction that feels premium and durable

• Precise manual focus with a smooth, well-damped focusing ring

• A built-in retractable lens hood on most versions (depending on production year)

Despite being a medium telephoto, the Elmarit-R 90mm is compact and lightweight — making it ideal for travel or street photography when you want reach without sacrificing portability.