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Leica 28mm f2.8 Elmarit II Prototype - Lens

Leica 28mm f2.8 Elmarit II Prototype - Lens

Manual focus wide angle lens made for M mount rangefinder cameras by Leica starting in 1968. This is a prototype/early model of the Type II with an infinity lock. The normal Type II 28mm Elmarit wasn't introduced until 1972. Like the normal Type II, this lens can be used with the M6, M5, and CL. Metal body available in black.

  • Leitz Canada 28mm f2.8 Elmarit (8 elements, 6 groups)
  • Minimum focus distance: 0.7m
  • Aperture blades: 8
  • Weight: 300g
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Leica M

Leica’s M mount was introduced in 1953 alongside its first camera, the M3. Despite the rise of the SLR, Leica cameras have continued to succeed as their unique combination of build quality, speed, and discretion sets them apart from competition. The M bayonet mount, and the cameras introduced alongside it, offered (& continue to offer) a number of advantages over SLRs and other rangefinder cameras.

One big advantage is automatic framelines, which react to the lens on the camera to show accurate framelines in the viewfinder. This is even possible with older Leica Thread Mount (LTM) lenses if the correct adapter is used.

Other manufacturers, such as Cosina Voigtländer, Carl Zeiss, Konica, and Minolta, have also produced rangefinder cameras using Leica M mount.

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Leica 28mm f2.8 Elmarit II Prototype - Lens Availability & Price History
Date Sold SKU Quality Control Price Image
Available T43886 $4,913.00 Leica 28mm f2.8 Elmarit II Prototype + Lens Hood 12501M
09 Feb 2024 T38599 € 440.00 Leica 28mm f2.8 Elmarit II Prototype - Lens Image