Leica Vario Elmar-R 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5
Optical design
Has 6 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle.Physical characteristics
Weights 450 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary. With a lens filter diameter of 60 mm you are one step from the next standard filter size, buy step-up ring and bigger filter you may want to use a step-up ring and 67 or 77mm filter. 76 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag.Leica Vario Elmar-R 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 purchase historyStable
Prices have held steady across 24 months of tracked sales — pay around the $389.00 fair value and watch for outliers below it.
Best deals
210 of 415 tracked sales (51%) closed at or under the $389.00 fair value.
- Jul 10, 2024$168.00$-221.00 / typical
- Jul 10, 2024$169.00$-220.00 / typical
- Jul 10, 2024$170.00$-219.00 / typical
- Jul 10, 2024$172.00$-217.00 / typical
- Jul 10, 2024$174.00$-215.00 / typical
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Practical, all-around zoom lens for Leica and other cameras Very practical lens, because it covers the most frequently used focal lengths. I like mine, which has a nice, dampened zom ring and focusing wheel. This lens uses a 60mm filter, which can be hard to find unless it's from Heliopan. Other than that, excellent and handy zoom.
I was Very Good !!!!!! This is One Great Lens!!!!!!! At a Great Price. I bought this lens to go on my Lica Camera body that I bought for $51 dollars because the light metter does not work. If you know about film and lighting you do not need a working light meter in your camera. The lens fit right on and it is Cristal clear, and works Great with my Lica. Thanks !!!!!!!
Like a Tank This baby is built like a Panther Tank. It's heavy, it's big, it's sharp as a tack from 28 all the way up, fantastic bokeh if you're into that plus DOF from now to now turned up. I've dropped it (with caps on) 2x onto cement sidewalks and 400 meter clay tracks over the years and she's been manhandled, shaken, unscrewed and tossed around by East German, Turkish, Saudi, Nigerian, Hungarian, Romanian and Thai Border Guards and baby still works just fine. I'd say it's one of the best "walking around the city" lenses ever made.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Leica Vario Elmar-R 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5?
Leica Vario Elmar-R 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 is a camera lens with 28-70mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/3.5 - 4.5/22, for the Leica R mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 450g.
What mount is the Leica Vario Elmar-R 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 compatible with?
Leica Vario Elmar-R 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 uses a Leica R mount and supports the Full frame format.
How much does the Leica Vario Elmar-R 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 cost?
Based on recent eBay sold listings the Leica Vario Elmar-R 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 typically sells for around $168.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.
Is the Leica Vario Elmar-R 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 a good lens?
Leica Vario Elmar-R 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 has a community rating of 4.7/5 from 21 review(s).
Which lenses are similar to the Leica Vario Elmar-R 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5?
Similar lenses include Leica Vario-Elmar-R 35-70mm f /4, Leica Vario-Elmarit-R 35-70mm f/2.8 Asph.