R 35-70/2.8

[dkCambridgeshire]

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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

 

 

Apologies the 35-70/3.5 lens was a Minolta design - two versions with same optical design but different mechanics. Sigma designed the 28-70/3.5-4.5 versions 1 and 2. 

 

dunk

Edited November 20, 2016 by dkCambridgeshire

[Kazuhikonakayama]

I bought 35-70/2.8 with $9000....

But it’s too heavy. Not light focus ring..

I sold 10,000 : )

I hate zoom lens. I only keep primes.

 

I love R9 + 50 !

 

I do not recommend to try 35-70/2.8.

It’s waste of time.

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[dkCambridgeshire]

I bought 35-70/2.8 with $9000....

But it’s too heavy. Not light focus ring..

I sold 10,000 : )

I hate zoom lens. I only keep primes.

 

I love R9 + 50 !

 

I do not recommend to try 35-70/2.8.

It’s waste of time.

 

 

 

Depends how it's used; for some photographers it's a very useful lens; 1050g is a manageable weight.

 

dunk

[Steve McGarrett]

A waste of time is to read a post like that, honestly... 

[Bill W]

There is one for sale at Leica Miami for a measly $13,995 if anyone is interested. 

[tom0511]

overhyped since long IMO. Probably a great lens but who needs a heavy zoom which is hard to service and adjust and doesnt have AF for precise focus? collectors item.

[Steve McGarrett]

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Had it been AF, it would have been a nice paperweight by now...

Edited March 12, 2018 by Steve McGarrett

[james.liam]

There is one for sale at Leica Miami for a measly $13,995 if anyone is interested.

Any crazier than the 75 M Noctilux?