Codewords and Code Numbers
- 1935 | Elroo | – （Liste Photo Nr. 7325 c.）
- 1935 | Elroo | – （Liste Photo Nr. 7333 b）
1935年：ドイツ語カタログにおける記載
私が所有しているライカのカタログの中で、Elmar 35mm f/4.5の掲載を確認できたのは2冊のみである。
1935年6月のドイツ語カタログ（Liste Photo Nr. 7325 c.）では「„Leitz-Elmar“ 3,5 cm 1 : 4,5. Schnappschuß-Objektiv für die Standard-Leica, nicht gekuppelt.」と表記されている。これは「ライカスタンダード用のスナップショットレンズであり、距離計には連動しない」という内容である。コードワードはElroo、価格は40RM（ライヒスマルク）である。
同年同月発行のドイツ語カタログ（Liste Photo Nr. 7333 b）では「Leitz=Elmar, Schnappschußobjektiv」と簡潔に記載されている。こちらもコードワードはElroo、価格は40RMである。
なお、Elmar 35mm f/4.5は1935年6月のドイツ語カタログ（Liste Photo Nr. 7325 c.）に掲載された交換レンズの中では最も廉価であった。同カタログに記載されているレンズの価格は次の通りである。
- „Leitz-Hektor“ 2,8 cm 1 : 6,3. … 95RM
- „Leitz-Hektor“ 2,8 cm 1 : 6,3. Verchromt … 97RM
- „Leitz-Elmar“ 3,5 cm 1 : 3,5. … 80RM
- „Leitz-Elmar“ 3,5 cm 1 : 3,5. Verchromt … 82RM
- „Leitz-Elmar“ 3,5 cm 1 : 4,5. … 40RM
- „Leitz-Elmar“ 5 cm 1 : 3,5. … 75RM
- „Leitz-Elmar“ 5 cm 1 : 3,5. Verchromt … 77RM
- „Leitz-Hektor“ 5 cm 1 : 2,5. … 110RM
- „Leitz-Hektor“ 5 cm 1 : 2,5. Verchromt … 112RM
- „Leitz-Summar“ 5cm 1 : 2. … 155RM
- „Leitz-Summar“ 5cm 1 : 2. Verchromt … 157RM
- „Leitz-Hektor“ 7,3 cm 1 : 1,9. … 260RM
- „Leitz-Elmar“ 9 cm 1 : 4. … 105RM
- „Leitz-Thambar“ 9 cm 1 : 2,2. … 195RM
- „Leitz-Elmar“ 10,5 cm 1 : 6,3. … 90RM
- „Leitz-Elmar“ 13,5 cm 1 : 4,5. … 132RM
- „Leitz-Hektor“ 13,5 cm 1:4,5. … 165RM
Summary (English)
The Leica Elmar 35mm f/4.5 appears only twice in the Leica catalogues currently examined by the author, both in German-language catalogues published in June 1935.
In Liste Photo Nr. 7325 c., the lens is described as “Leitz-Elmar” 3.5 cm f/4.5, a snapshot lens for the Standard Leica, described as “nicht gekuppelt.” The codeword assigned to the lens was Elroo, and the listed price was 40 Reichsmarks.
The same lens also appears in Liste Photo Nr. 7333 b., where it is listed more briefly as “Leitz=Elmar, Schnappschußobjektiv.” The codeword remained Elroo and the price remained unchanged at 40 Reichsmarks.
In Liste Photo Nr. 7325 c., the Elmar 35mm f/4.5 was the least expensive interchangeable lens listed in the catalogue, priced significantly below other Leica lenses of the period.
Based on the catalogues currently examined, these two June 1935 German catalogues are the only confirmed catalogue appearances of the Leica Elmar 35mm f/4.5 in the material reviewed.
Key Findings
- Confirmed catalogue appearances in the material examined: 2.
- Both appearances found in German catalogues published in June 1935.
- Codeword: Elroo.
- Listed price: 40 Reichsmarks (RM).
- Described as a snapshot lens (Schnappschußobjektiv).
- Described as a snapshot lens for the Standard Leica.
- Described as “nicht gekuppelt” (not coupled).
- Least expensive interchangeable lens listed in Liste Photo Nr. 7325 c.
Last updated: 2026-06-08