Leica 250mm f/4 Telyt-R
A long-focus lens for Leicaflex SL cameras, known for its f/4 maximum aperture and use in combination with auto stop-down systems.
Overview
The Leica 250mm f/4 Telyt-R is a telephoto lens designed for Leica R-mount SLR cameras, specifically used with models like the Leicaflex SL. It was marketed under various names including "Leica Telyt-R 1:4/250 mm" and "Leitz Telyt-R 250mm f/4," with production attributed to both Leitz Wetzlar and Leitz Canada. Though exact production years and original pricing are undocumented, a listed price of £239 appears in a Leica Society publication, potentially reflecting second-hand market value at an unspecified date.
Specifications
| Focal length | 250mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/4 |
Reception & Use
One photographer reported switching from a Leica MP rangefinder to a Leicaflex SL paired with the 250mm f/4 lens, noting the new system offered a "brighter screen and easier to use with auto stop down," highlighting its practical advantages in SLR-based telephoto work.
Market
The lens has appeared in collector circles with a recorded price of £239 for a "Leica 250mm F4" in a Leica Society publication, though the condition, date, and market context of this listing are not specified.
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