90mm f/4 Macro-Elmar-M

• Leica Order No. - 11633-black - 11634-silver - 11629-black set MACRO-ADAPTER-M - 11670-black "big top" version
• Production era - 2004-Current - "big top" version introduced 2014 (shown at right)
• Variants - Black and chrome versions
• Lens mount - Leica M quick-change bayonet
• Compatibility - Unlike other collapsible lenses, 90mm f/4 Macro-Elmar-M can be used on M8 or M9 cameras without restriction, as the extension tube does not extend into the camera.
• Number of lenses/groups - 4 /4
• Focusing range - 0.77 m / 2.5 ft < ∞ (with Leica MACRO-ADAPTER-M: 0.5 < 0.76 m / 1.6 < 2.5 ft)
• Aperture - f/4-f/22 - with click-stops, half values available
• Diaphragm setting /type - 10-blade
• Smallest object field/Largest reproduction ratio - 160 mm x 240 mm (with LEICA MACRO-ADAPTER-M: 72 x 108 mm)/1:6.7 (with LEICA MACRO-ADAPTER-M: 1:3)
• Angle of view (diagonal, horizontal, vertical) - 27°, 23°, 15°
• Position of entrance pupil - 32.3 mm / 1.27 in - ("big top" version 22 mm / 0.67 in) related to the first lens surface in light direction
• Scales - Combined meter/feet graduation
• Filter mount - Non-rotating, internal thread for screw-on filters size E39
• Accessories
  • Hood: IUFOO 12575 (can be attached in reverse for storage) - screw-in hoods per comment #[26]: 12549-silver 12550-black - 12517 (rubber hood per [27]#18)
  • MACRO-ADAPTER-M 14409 *eyes" version (14652 "universal" version)
  • ANGLEFINDER-M
  • Leica M Viewfinder Magnifiers 1.25x & 1.4x
  • Cap: 14321 silver chrome 14285 black chrome
• Viewfinder - Camera viewfinder
• Materials - Anodized aluminum and optical glass / Chrome-plated brass and optical glass
• Focal length - 90.0 mm / 3.54 in
• Length to bayonet flange - 41 < 59 mm / 1.61 < 2.32 in
• Largest diameter - 52 mm / 2.05 in
• Weight - 230 g - 8.11 oz black anodized aluminum / 320 g - 11.29 oz chrome plated brass
• Inscription - LEICA MACRO-ELMAR-M 1:4/90 E39 3XXXXXX
• Leica Tech Data
  • 90mm f/4 Macro-Elmar-M.pdf - courtesy Summilux.net
  • 90mm f/4 "big top".pdf

Comment

• On the street - $US 3,995 in 2012 - $US 1,400 in 2010 - $US 1,995 - £BP 1008 in 2008 /$US 3,650 "big top" version in 2014
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90mm f/4 Macro-Elmar-M Serial Numbers

Serial numbers compiled from Puts Pocket Pod

SN Start	SN End	Product	Year	Total
3968791	3969170	90mm f/4 Macro-Elmar-M	2003	380
3969171	3970170	90mm f/4 Macro-Elmar-M (black+silver)	2003	1000
3971486	3972485	90mm f/4 Macro-Elmar-M (silver)	2003	1000
3975089	3976588	90mm f/4 Macro-Elmar-M (black)	2003	1500
-4174726	4195710-	90mm f/4 Macro-Elmar-M (black)	2006-2013	20,958+
-4195710	unknown-	90mm f/4 Macro-Elmar-M ("big top" version)	2014	unknown
TOTAL	ASSIGNED	SERIAL NUMBERS	2003-2013	24,838+