Name: Leica 40cm 400mm f5 Telyt Visoflex Lens (v.II)
Brand: Leica
SKU: ULM-06-9640-4 1366287
Price: 286.62 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Displays noticeable wear including visible dings and scratches. Fully operational and includes all items shown in the listing photos. Glass elements may have slight imperfections not affecting image quality. The actual item for sale is pictured unless specifically noted otherwise. The condition rating applies to the core item and not any accessories.

Condition NotesNotes: Minor internal debris and haze. Exterior is in very good condition....read more.

The Leica 400mm f/5 Telyt Visoflex Lens is a vintage telephoto lens designed for use with the Leica Visoflex system. Renowned for its optical quality, this lens is ideal for capturing distant subjects with precision and clarity.

With a 400mm focal length, this lens is perfect for capturing distant subjects, making it ideal for wildlife and sports photography.

Telephoto Focal Length

The f/5 aperture allows for sufficient light gathering, suitable for outdoor and well-lit conditions.

f/5 Maximum Aperture

Designed for the Leica Visoflex system, providing versatility for various Leica camera models.

Visoflex Compatibility

The Leica 400mm f/5 Telyt Visoflex Lens is a **manual focus** telephoto lens from the **1960s**, built for the **35mm film format** and mounted via the **Leica Thread Mount (LTM / M39)**. Designed specifically for the Leica Visoflex reflex system, it brings a long **400mm** reach at a maximum aperture of **f/5**, making it a dedicated tool for photographing distant subjects on film. Weighing **1,200g**, the lens has the substantial, precision-built feel characteristic of Leica's mid-century manufacturing. Its **manual focus** operation demands an engaged, hands-on shooting style that resonates strongly with film photography purists and collectors alike. Classified as a **vintage SLR-type** lens with compatibility listed under telephoto and interchangeable lens categories, the Telyt 400mm is a historically significant optic that reflects Leica's commitment to quality during one of the most celebrated decades in photographic history.

A long focal length with a moderate maximum aperture designed for isolating distant subjects on 35mm film.

400mm f/5 Telephoto

Built specifically for use with Leica's Visoflex reflex housing, which enables through-the-lens viewing on rangefinder Leica bodies.

Visoflex System Design

Screw-mount interface connects the lens to compatible Leica bodies and Visoflex attachments using the classic LTM standard.

Leica Thread Mount (M39)

All focusing is handled manually, requiring deliberate technique suited to careful, methodical shooting workflows.

Manual Focus Operation

Manufactured during the 1960s, reflecting the precision mechanical engineering standards Leica maintained during that era.

1960s Vintage Construction

Heavy all-metal construction typical of professional Leica glass from this period; confirm exact weight before listing.

Substantial All-Metal Build

Designed to cover the full 35mm film frame with no vignetting at its intended focal length.

35mm Format Coverage

User Manual

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Leica 400mm f/5 Telyt Visoflex Lens

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Notes: Minor internal debris and haze. Exterior is in very good condition.

Condition Notes Notes: Minor internal debris and haze. Exterior is in very good condition.

Spec	Detail
Use Cases	Wildlife, Sports, Birding
Lens Mount	Leica Thread Mount (LTM / M39)
Focus Type	Manual Focus

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