28mm f/2.8 Elmarit I

From Leica Wiki (English)
Jump to navigationJump to search

M-28f28-i.jpg Elmarit I Wetzlar.JPG

  • Leica Order No. - 11 801 LLC - 144
  • Production era - 1965-1969
  • 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
  • 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 -
  • 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 - 225 g /7.94 oz
  • Inscription - LEITZ WETZLAR ELMARIT 1:2.8/28 2XXXXXX
  • Designer - Otto Zimmermann, Heinz Marquandt, Herman Desch and Eugen Hermanni
  • Forum discussion
  • Reviews

28mm f/2.8 Elmarit I Serial Numbers

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) 1966 1200
2314801 2316000 28mm f/2.8 Elmarit 1969 1200
2459501 2460500 28mm f/2.8 Elmarit (ELC) 1970 1000
TOTAL ASSIGNED SERIAL NUMBERS 1964-1970 5,400

Lens superseded by 28mm f/2.8 Elmarit II