Leitz Telyt 280mm f/4.8 + Visoflex Camera lens
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Leitz Telyt 280mm f/4.8 with Visoflex, in good physical condition and not tested for functionality, dating to the 1960s, with an M39 lens mount.
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Description from the seller
Offered is a complete Leitz Wetzlar long-focus photography system consisting of the famous Telyt 280mm f/4.8 lens together with its original Visoflex reflex housing, prism finder and pistol grip.
The lens bears serial number 2298471 and was produced in Germany by Leitz Wetzlar. This configuration was designed for Leica cameras using the Visoflex reflex system and represents one of the most distinctive long-lens solutions developed by Leitz during the 1960s and 1970s.
Included in this lot:
• Leitz Telyt 280mm f/4.8
• Leitz Visoflex reflex housing
• Leitz prism finder
• Original pistol grip
• Lens support bracket/collar
• Built-in lens hood
Condition:
The equipment is in very good cosmetic condition for its age, with only normal signs of careful use.
The focusing mechanism operates smoothly and the aperture ring functions correctly.
Optics are generally clean. Under strong light inspection, a small cleaning mark/scratch is visible on the front element. No fungus has been observed. Please examine the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.
A highly collectible Leica telephoto outfit, suitable both for collectors of Leica equipment and enthusiasts of classic optical systems.
The item will be carefully packed and shipped with tracking and insurance.
Offered is a complete Leitz Wetzlar long-focus photography system consisting of the famous Telyt 280mm f/4.8 lens together with its original Visoflex reflex housing, prism finder and pistol grip.
The lens bears serial number 2298471 and was produced in Germany by Leitz Wetzlar. This configuration was designed for Leica cameras using the Visoflex reflex system and represents one of the most distinctive long-lens solutions developed by Leitz during the 1960s and 1970s.
Included in this lot:
• Leitz Telyt 280mm f/4.8
• Leitz Visoflex reflex housing
• Leitz prism finder
• Original pistol grip
• Lens support bracket/collar
• Built-in lens hood
Condition:
The equipment is in very good cosmetic condition for its age, with only normal signs of careful use.
The focusing mechanism operates smoothly and the aperture ring functions correctly.
Optics are generally clean. Under strong light inspection, a small cleaning mark/scratch is visible on the front element. No fungus has been observed. Please examine the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.
A highly collectible Leica telephoto outfit, suitable both for collectors of Leica equipment and enthusiasts of classic optical systems.
The item will be carefully packed and shipped with tracking and insurance.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Lens mount type
M39
Brand
Leitz
Model/type nr
Telyt 280mm f/4.8 + Visoflex
Physical condition
Good
Functional condition
Not tested
Estimated period
1960-1970
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