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    Leitz Canada Telyt-R 250 mm f/ 4 (II)
    Leitz Canada Telyt-R 250 mm f/ 4 (II)

    Leitz Canada Telyt-R 250 mm f/ 4 (II)

    250mm · f/4

    Overview

    The Leitz Canada Telyt-R 250mm f/4 (II) is a heavy (1400g) telephoto lens with a long minimum focus distance of 4.5m (first version), limiting its use for close subjects. It is considered too short for serious wildlife and overpriced at $450, with cheaper alternatives like the Tair-3C available. Build is robust but handling is cumbersome. The lens suits users who need a compact 250mm for distant subjects and value Leica optics, but it is not recommended for general telephoto work.