Jump to content

R 35-70/2.8


Rick

Recommended Posts

Sadly, the price of second-hand samples of the 28-90 zoom (£4k ish?) renders it to many users almost as unattainable as the cult 35-70/2.8. I'm not sure I would choose to spend that sort of money if I hadn't already got one.

 

For me, even if the 35-70/2.8 was in plentiful supply without any cult status, I think I would choose the superb 28-90 zoom. Especially as a travel lens, I would value the increased focal length range more than the maximum aperture at 70mm. Doubtless any differences in optical quality would not be significant in practical use.

 

I have read reports in the fairly distant past that some samples of the cult 35-70/2.8 do not preserve its focus setting throughout the whole of its zoom range, that is to say, it should be regarded as a vari-focal lens rather a true zoom. Does anyone have any reliable information on this?

Edited by masjah
Link to post
Share on other sites

I thought it did. Have to get mine out to know for sure. The manual makes no mention of this.

 

That's exactly why I asked. I definitely recall reading a report to that effect a good while ago, and it surprised me very much at the time.

Link to post
Share on other sites

  • 1 month later...
  • 2 years later...

LCE Guildford list one today https://www.lcegroup.co.uk/Used/Leica-VARIO-ELMARIT-R-F2.8-35-70MM-ASPH-(ROM)_167718.html   i realise we should not advertise but they are listed so infrequently and there might be a forum member seeking same .. and the price is interesting reading. 

 

dunk

Edited by dkCambridgeshire
Link to post
Share on other sites

LOL, it will never sell, typo?

Gary

 

Not a typo Gary … very scarce lens and would likely cost more if still available new.  See Leica Pocket Book 8th Edition for its impeccable specification.

 

dunk 

Edited by dkCambridgeshire
Link to post
Share on other sites

Hmmm, misread it Dunk, sorry. It is a nice looking lens, then. Quick glance had me thinking the "ordinary" 35-70. Wrong.

Gary

 

 

There are three Leica 35-70R lenses - four if you count both of the 35-70/3.5 Sigma designed models … and five including the Angenieux but which does not appear in The Leica Pocket Book 8th Edition.   

 

dunk

Link to post
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
×
  • Create New...