Leica 35mm f2.8 Elmarit-R (Type III) (3-Cam) (11231) - Lens

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Model Details

Manual focus wide normal lens made for R-mount 35mm SLR cameras introduced by Leica in 1979. This is the third version of the lens. The design became more compact, added a built-in lens hood, and changed the filter mount to E55 screw-in filters. This lens has a 3-Cam mount. 3-Cam lenses have two sloped cams and a third stepped cam and are compatible with all Leicaflex and R-series cameras. Metal body available in black (11231).

  • Leitz Wetzlar 35mm f2.8 Elmarit-R (7 elements, 6 groups)
  • Minimum focus distance: 0.3m
  • Aperture blades: 6
  • Size: 66 x 42 mm
  • Weight: 305g
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Leica R

Leica introduced the R system in 1964 as an alternative to their M mount rangefinders and as a response to the successful SLR systems of the time, including Nikon F and Pentax M42. The R system was produced, with some modifications, until 2009.

Most R mount lenses can be used on any R mount camera, but there are compatibility issues with both the oldest and newest lenses. Over time, Leica added features and technology to the lenses that made them incompatible.

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Leica 35mm f2.8 Elmarit-R (Type III) (3-Cam) (11231) - Lens Availability & Price History
Date Sold SKU Quality Control Price Image
13 Aug 2025 T112512 € 540,22 Leica 35mm f2.8 Elmarit-R (Type III) (3-Cam) (11231) - Lens Image
07 Feb 2023 T33377 € 899,00 Leica 35mm f2.8 Elmarit-R (Type III) (3-Cam) (11231) - Lens Image