Leica LTM 20cm f/4.5 Telyt w/ TZFOO + Viewfinder
- 200mm
- Prime
- Leica Thread Mount
£175 The only one we have
Condition report
Checked in HarrogateHeavy signs of use, or a flaw described in our notes. Fully working, priced to match.
Our notes: Lens optics good for the age. Minor dust present. There a small spot on the rear element group coating where fungus as been removed but etched a mark
How we grade
- Like new
- Little or no sign of use. Optics and sensor clean.
- Excellent
- Light signs of careful use, only visible up close. Optics and sensor clean.
- Very good
- Some light marks or wear from normal use. Nothing that affects how it works or its pictures.
- Good
- Clearly used, with visible wear. Works properly and takes good pictures.
- Fair
- Heavy signs of use, or a flaw described in our notes. Fully working, priced to match.
Every graded item is fully working and tested in our Harrogate shop. Any haze, fungus or marks on the glass are always written in the notes, and cap the grade at Fair.
- Testing
- Fully tested
- Warranty
- 6 months
- In the box
- Rear cap, hood
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Insured UK delivery £5.99, or collect free from our Harrogate shop
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The details
At a glance: Leica LTM 20cm f/4.5 Telyt + TZFOO reflex housing - heritage Leica telephoto system.
About this lens
The Leica 200mm f/4.5 Telyt with TZFOO reflex housing + viewfinder is a vintage Leica telephoto lens system - the Telyt lens in Leica LTM (39mm screw) mount, combined with the TZFOO accessory (reflex housing that turns the viewfinder into a through-lens SLR-style composition tool). Heritage mid-century Leica telephoto system.
Build & handling
| Type | Vintage Leica telephoto lens + reflex housing system |
|---|---|
| Accessory | TZFOO (VISOFLEX) reflex housing + viewfinder |
| Weight | Approx. 800-1000g for complete setup |
Works with
- Leica LTM (M39 screw-mount) cameras (Leica III series, Leica Standard, and others)
- Leica M-mount cameras via LTM-to-M adapter ring
- Modern mirrorless via LTM-to-[system] adapter (manual focus only)
Best for
A characterful vintage Leica telephoto system - the Telyt 200mm f/4.5 was designed for Leica's LTM screw-mount cameras (Leica III era), but the 200mm focal length is too long for accurate rangefinder focusing. The TZFOO (VISOFLEX precursor) is an accessory reflex housing that converts the Leica into a makeshift SLR for precise telephoto focusing. A collector-tier item for Leica enthusiasts.
Frequently asked questions
What is the TZFOO?
TZFOO is the Leica-code name for an accessory reflex housing that attaches between the camera body and a telephoto lens, converting the rangefinder into a through-the-lens SLR for telephoto focus accuracy. A precursor to the later VISOFLEX. Collector-desirable Leica accessory.
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