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Leica Vario-Elmar-R 35-70mm f/3.5

Name: Leica Vario-Elmar-R 35-70mm f/3.5
Brand: Leica
SKU: Leica-Vario-Elmar-R-35-70mm-f-3-5
Availability: InStock

4.1

(3 reviews)

Optical: 3.8

Mechanical: 3.8

Value: 3.3

Focal Length

35-70mm

Aperture

f/3.5-22

Mount

Leica R

Weight

420g

Leica Vario-Elmar-R 35-70mm f/3.5 is a manual focus prime zoom lens for full frame cameras.

Optical design

Has 7 aperture blades, mid-grade lenses usually have this amount of blades. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle. Average brightness in this league

Physical characteristics

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. 72 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. Weights 420 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary.

Leica Vario-Elmar-R 35-70mm f/3.5 purchase history

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What is the Leica Vario-Elmar-R 35-70mm f/3.5?

Leica Vario-Elmar-R 35-70mm f/3.5 is a camera lens with 35-70mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/3.5/22, for the Leica R mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 420g.

Prices and availability are sourced from eBay sold listings and live auctions at request time.

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Technical Specifications

Optical

Focal Length35-70mm

Aperturef/3.5-22

Min Focus Distance1m

FocusingManual Focus

Physical

Weight420g

Length72mm

Filter Thread60mm

MountLeica R

FormatFull frame

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Leica Vario Elmar-R 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5

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Leica Vario-Elmar-R 35-70mm f /4

~$1,451

5.0/5

More expensive ($1070) and better rating (4.73)

Leica Vario-Elmarit-R 35-70mm f/2.8 Asph

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More expensive ($758) and better rating (4.82)

Reviews

Very good vendor, fast and responsive5.0/5

Very good vendor, fast and responsive This is a very good lens and am very happy with this purchase. Comparatively, it is quite cheap with other Leica lenses. This lens is also quite compact and is not heavy. I have no hesitation in recommending it to other people.

Very good vendor, fast and responsive5.0/5

Emma Rossi3.6/5

Reviewer did not give any comments for Leica Vario-Elmar-R 35-70mm f/3.5

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Leica Vario-Elmar-R 35-70mm f/3.5?

Leica Vario-Elmar-R 35-70mm f/3.5 is a camera lens with 35-70mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/3.5/22, for the Leica R mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 420g.

What mount is the Leica Vario-Elmar-R 35-70mm f/3.5 compatible with?

Leica Vario-Elmar-R 35-70mm f/3.5 uses a Leica R mount and supports the Full frame format.

How much does the Leica Vario-Elmar-R 35-70mm f/3.5 cost?

Based on recent eBay sold listings the Leica Vario-Elmar-R 35-70mm f/3.5 typically sells for around $9.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

Is the Leica Vario-Elmar-R 35-70mm f/3.5 a good lens?

Leica Vario-Elmar-R 35-70mm f/3.5 has a community rating of 4.1/5 from 3 review(s).

Which lenses are similar to the Leica Vario-Elmar-R 35-70mm f/3.5?

Similar lenses include Leica Vario Elmar-R 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5, Leica Vario-Elmar-R 35-70mm f /4, Leica Vario-Elmarit-R 35-70mm f/2.8 Asph.

Current Pricing

Latest Price

€515.00

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Review Summary

Overall Rating

3.6

Optical3.8/5

Mechanical3.8/5

Value3.3/5

Bokeh3.8/5

Usability3.8/5

Based on 4 reviewers