View source for 90mm f/4 Macro-Elmar-M

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*'''Leica Order No.''' - 11 633-black - 11 634-silver - 11 629-black set [[MACRO-ADAPTER-M]]
*'''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]], can be attached in reverse for storage and also [[12575]] - [[MACRO-ADAPTER-M]] 14409 (11670 "New") - [[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
*'''Manufacturer's technical data'''
**[http://www.summilux.net/m_system/images/MacroElmar90.pdf Leica pdf]
**[http://us.leica-camera.com/content/download/101885/874619/version/8/file/Technical+data+Leica+Elmar+Macro+M+90+mm+F4+EN.pdf "big top" pdf]

== Comment ==

*'''On the street''' - $US 3,995 in 2012 - $US 1,400 in 2010 - $US 1,995 - £BP 1008 in 2008
*'''Forum discussion'''
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/3235-macro-elmar-m-90mm-f4.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/5727-elmar-4-90mm-elmarit-2-8-a.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/5727-elmar-4-90mm-elmarit-2-8-a-2.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/5727-elmar-4-90mm-elmarit-2-8-a-3.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/24125-new-macro-elmar-90mm-4-a.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/25465-90macro-hood.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/31875-90mm-macro-elmar-vs-90mm-tele.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/65637-macro-elmar-90mm.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/81859-lens-minimum-focal-length.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/81859-lens-minimum-focal-length-2.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/125657-elmar-90-a.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/126618-leica-90mm-f-4-macro-kit.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/133003-leica-m9-macro.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/138293-90mm-macro-elmar-f-4-quasi.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-collectors-historica/168896-collapsible-9cm-f4.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/171217-macro-elmar-90mm-f-4-set.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/171217-macro-elmar-90mm-f-4-set-2.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/193631-leica-macro-elmar-m-90mm-f.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/193631-leica-macro-elmar-m-90mm-f-2.html Test Shots]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/220173-leica-90mm-f-4-macro-elmar.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/220173-leica-90mm-f-4-macro-elmar-2.html] 
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m-lenses/228593-praise-4-0-90-macro-elmar.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m-lenses/228593-praise-4-0-90-macro-elmar-2.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m-lenses/299033-m240-macro.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m-lenses/320236-macro-elmar-m-owners-opinion-wanted.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m-lenses/337496-new-macro-90-elmar.html]
*'''Reviews'''
**[http://collectiblend.com/Library/Leica_Lens_Compendium_Chapter6.php#_Toc289954079 Erwin Puts]
**[http://kenrockwell.com/leica/90mm-f4-macro.htm Ken Rockwell]

== 90mm f/4 Macro-Elmar-M Serial Numbers ==

{| class="prettytable"
!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+
|-
Serial numbers compiled from [http://www.imx.nl/photo/downloads/files/leicapocket_pod1.pdf Puts Pocket Pod]<br>