Leica 35/2,8 Elmarit-R Late version, 3 cam (E55) with box, caps Cat # 11231 Ex++/M- / Free Shipping

Description

Leica 35mm f/2.8 Elmarit‑R (Late Version / Type III, 3‑Cam, E55) Ex++/Mint- Lens with box and caps. clean glass, lens showing light wear externally .

Overview

The Type III Elmarit‑R 35mm f/2.8 is the late, redesigned version of Leica’s R‑mount 35mm wide‑angle lens. Introduced in 1979, it features a more compact barrel, a built‑in hood, and the updated E55 filter thread. This version was produced until the mid‑1990s and is considered the most refined of the Elmarit‑R 35/2.8 generations.

Optical & Mechanical Specifications

• Optical formula: 7 elements in 6 groups
• Aperture range: f/2.8 to f/22
• Aperture blades: 6 blades
• Minimum focusing distance: 0.3 m (11.8 in)
• Angle of view (diagonal): 64°
• Filter size: E55 (55mm screw‑in) — a key identifier of the late version
• Lens hood: Built‑in, retractable
• Dimensions: approx. 41.5 × 66 mm
• Weight: approx. 300–305 g
• Mount: Leica R‑mount, 3‑Cam version
• Compatibility:
  • Fully compatible with all Leica R‑series SLRs
  • Not compatible with Leicaflex bodies (3‑Cam only, not 1‑ or 2‑Cam)

Production Details

• Production era: 1979–1996 (approx. 15,000 units)
• Leica order numbers:
  • 11231 (1979–1987)
  • 11251 (1987–1999)
• Finish: Black anodized aluminum

Performance Characteristics

• High resolution even wide open, with excellent edge‑to‑edge consistency on modern full‑frame sensors (per independent testing).
• Very compact for an R‑series wide‑angle.
• Close‑focus capability (0.3 m) gives it more creative flexibility than many zooms.

Includes:

For your item described as Ex++/Mint‑, boxed with caps:

• Leica 35mm f/2.8 Elmarit‑R Type III (3‑Cam, E55)
• Original Leica box
• Front and rear caps
• Condition: Ex++ / M‑ (excellent cosmetics, clean optics, smooth mechanics)