19mm f/2.8 Elmarit-R I

• Order no. - 11225 . LLC - 136
• Production era 1975-1990 < 8,200 lenses
• Lens mount - LEICA R-bayonet for Leicaflex and Leicaflex SL
• Variants - 1-cam, 2-cam and 3-cam versions
• Number of lenses/groups - 9 /7
• Focusing range - 30 cm / 11.8 in < ∞
• Aperture range - f/2.8 - f/16
• Smallest object field/Largest reproduction ratio -
• Angle of view diagonal - 95.7°
• Scales - Combined meter/feet graduation
• Filter mount/Lens hood - E82 X 0.75 - A88
• Accessories - Hood: 12529, Lens Cap: 14221
• Viewfinder - Camera viewfinder
• Materials - Anodized aluminum and optical glass
• Length to bayonet flange -
• Largest diameter - 88 mm / 3.46 in
• Weight - 815 g / 1.80 lb
• Inscription - ELMARIT-R 1:2.8/19 LEITZ WETZLAR
• Designer - Walter Mandler - 1975

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• On the street - €EU 576 in 2008 - $US 700 in 2010
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19mm f/2.8 Elmarit-R I Serial Numbers

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

SN Start	SN End	Product	Year	Total
2735951	2736950	19mm f/2.8 Elmarit-R	1975	1000
2769201	2770200	19mm f/2.8 Elmarit-R (3-cam)	1976	1000
2868801	2869800	19mm f/2.8 Elmarit-R (1+3-cam)	1977	1000
2954501	2955500	19mm f/2.8 Elmarit-R (3-cam)	1978	1000
3040001	3041000	19mm f/2.8 Elmarit-R	1980	1000
3094501	3095500	19mm f/2.8 Elmarit-R	1981	1000
3199701	3200700	19mm f/2.8 Elmarit-R	1982	1000
3248101	3249100	19mm f/2.8 Elmarit-R	1982	1000
3422891	3423090	19mm f/2.8 Elmarit-R	1987	200
TOTAL	ASSIGNED	SERIAL NUMBERS	1975-1987	8,200

Lens superseded by 19mm f/2.8 Elmarit-R II