35mm–70mm f/4 Vario-Elmar-R

• Order no. - 11277

• Production era - 1997-2009, 7,680+ lenses

• Lens mount - LEICA R quick-change bayonet for LEICA R3 to LEICA R9 with mechanical, and, for LEICA R8/R9, additional electronic exposure control - Manufacturer - Kyocera

• Number of lenses/groups - 8 /7

• Zoom range - 2x + Macro

• Focusing range - 0.5 m / 20 in < ∞ , in macro-position 0.26 m / 10.2 in

• Aperture - f/4 - f/16 - Preset diaphragm with clickstops (including half values), 8-blade fully automatic diaphragm

• Smallest object field/Largest reproduction ratio - 28 mm focal length: 350 x 525 mm, at 70 mm focal length: 192 x 288 mm, in macro-position: 67 x 101 mm / 28 mm focal length: 1:14.6, 70 mm focal length: 1:8, in macro-position: 1:2.8

• Angle of view (diagonal, horizontal, vertical) - 35 mm: 63°, 54°, 38°, 70 mm: 34°, 29°, 19°

• Position of entrance pupil - 28 mm / 1.1 in (related to the first lens surface in light direction)

• Scales - Combined meter/feet graduation

• Filter mount/Lens hood - Internal thread for screw-in type filters E 60 / Separate, screw-in type, also attachable in reverse position

• Accessories - Hood: 12437

• Viewfinder - Camera viewfinder

• Materials - Anodized aluminum and optical glass

• Focal length -

• Length to bayonet flange - 79 mm / 3.1 in

• Largest diameter - 74 mm / 2.9 in

• Weight - 505 g / 17.8 oz

• Inscription - LEICA VARIO-ELMAR-R 1:4/35-70 E 60 3XXXXXX
• Leica Tech Data - 35mm–70mm f/4 Vario-Elmar-R.pdf

Comment

• On the street - $US 1,295 in 2008 - 550 in 2010
• Reviews
  • Erwin Puts R.pdf
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35mm–70mm f/4 Vario-Elmar-R Serial Numbers

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

SN Start	SN End	Product	Year	Total
3747589	3747618	35mm–70mm f/4 Vario-Elmar-R	1996	30
3773930	3776429	35mm–70mm f/4 Vario-Elmar-R	1997	2500
3831325	3834874	35mm–70mm f/4 Vario-Elmar-R	1998	3550
3849500	3851099	35mm–70mm f/4 Vario-Elmar-R	1998	1600
unknown	unknown	35mm–70mm f/4 Vario-Elmar-R	2006-2009	unknown
TOTAL	ASSIGNED	SERIAL NUMBERS	1996-2005	8,680