Elmarit-R 35mm f/2.8
Built-in hood type with R-cam, also known as R-Only.
This example is from the 3,510,000 serial range, manufactured in 1990. Leitz product code: 11251.
Introduced in 1979 and produced until 1996, it was a long-running, well-regarded lens.
Features a 6-group, 8-element optical design. Minimum focusing distance is 30 cm.
Among Leica R-mount lenses, it stands out for its compact and lightweight build — with a total length of just 43mm (from the lens mount surface) when the hood is retracted.
Measured weight is 311g.
It can also be enjoyed on digital mirrorless cameras using an appropriate adapter.
No signs of use — the lens is in truly near-mint condition with a beautiful exterior.
All functions operate properly, and the focusing helicoid turns smoothly with excellent feel.
The glass is clean and clear, with no cleaning marks or haze — allowing you to enjoy the lens’s true optical performance.
Includes an E55 UVa filter (13373), as well as front and rear caps.
