105mm–280mm f/4.2 Vario-Elmar-R

• Order no. - 11268

• Production era 1996-2006 < 1,500 lenses

• Lens mount - LEICA R-bayonet for LEICA R3 to LEICA R7 with mechanical exposure control and R8/R9 with ROM

• Number of lenses/groups - 13 / 10

• Zoom range -

• Focusing range - 1.7 m / 5.6 ft < ∞

• Aperture - f/4.5 - f/22 - Preset diaphragm with clickstops (including half values), Fully automatic diaphragm

• Smallest object field/Largest reproduction ratio -

• Angle of view diagonal - 23 - 8.8 degrees

• Position of entrance pupil -

• Scales - Combined meter/feet graduation

• Filter mount/Lens hood -

• Accessories -

• Viewfinder - Camera viewfinder

• Materials - Anodized aluminum and optical glass

• Focal length -

• Length to bayonet flange -

• Largest diameter -

• Weight - 1950 g / 4.3 lb

• Inscription - LEITZ WETZLAR 3XXXXXX VARIO-ELMAR-R 1:4.2 /105-280

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• On the street - €EU 6200 in 2006 - €EU 1350 in 2011 - $US 4,680 in 2015
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105mm–280mm f/4.2 Vario-Elmar-R Serial Numbers

Serial numbers compiled from known lenses and Puts Pocket Pod.pdf

SN Start	SN End	Product	Year	Total
3734451	3734950	105mm–280mm f/4.2 Vario-Elmar-R	1996	500
3759000	3759499	105mm–280mm f/4.2 Vario-Elmar-R	1996	500
3790510	3791009	105mm–280mm f/4.2 Vario-Elmar-R	1997	500
TOTAL	ASSIGNED	SERIAL NUMBERS	1996-1997	1,500