28mm f/2.8 Elmarit I: Difference between revisions

Revision as of 23:01, 14 June 2010

Leica Order No. - 11 801 LLC - 144
Production era - 1965-1969 < 3,200 lenses
Variants - Yellow /white scale; red /white scale (RS); ELC /Wetzlar, this lens has a deep intruding back and can't be used with built-in meter, on M5 the lightmeter won't swing in working-position on newer or modified lenses.
Lens mount - Leica M-bayonet
Compatibility - Can be used on M8 or M9 cameras (without exposure metering).
Number of lenses /groups - 9 /6
F stop range - f/2.8-f/22
Closest focusing distance - 0.7 m /2.30 ft (M3 1 m)
Smallest object field - 533 x 800 mm
Diaphragm setting /type - 10-blade
Angle of view diagonal - 76 degrees
Filter type - Series 7, E48
Accessories - Viewfinder: SLOOZ; Hood: 12501
Materials -
Dimensions length x diameter - 56 x 52.5 mm / 2.20 x 2.07 in
Weight - 243 g /8.57 oz
Inscriptions - LEITZ WETZLAR ELMARIT 1:2.8/28 2XXXXXX
LEITZ CANADA 2XXXXXX ELMARIT 1:2.8/28
Designer - Otto Zimmermann, Heinz Marquandt, Herman Desch and Eugen Hermanni

Serial numbers compiled from Puts Pocket Pod

SN Start	SN End	Product	Year	Total
2061501	2063500	28mm f/2.8 Elmarit (ELC+ELW-RS)	1964	2000
2196901	2198100	28mm f/2.8 Elmarit (ELC-RS+YS)	1966	1200
TOTAL	ASSIGNED	SERIAL NUMBERS	1964-1966	3,200

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 *'''Inscriptions''' - LEITZ WETZLAR ELMARIT 1:2.8/28 2XXXXXX<br>LEITZ CANADA 2XXXXXX ELMARIT 1:2.8/28
 *'''Designer''' - Otto Zimmermann, Heinz Marquandt, Herman Desch and Eugen Hermanni
+== Comment ==
+*'''On the street''' - $US 1,750 in 2010
 *'''Forum discussion'''
 **[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-collectors-historica/81288-your-rarest-pieces-2.html]