Rick Posted October 22, 2013 Share #1 Posted October 22, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Anybody bidding on this? 2 hours left... Leica Vario Elmarit R 35 70mm F2 8 702 8 ROM 12H026 | eBay 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted October 22, 2013 Posted October 22, 2013 Hi Rick, Take a look here R 35-70/2.8. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
MikeEvangelist Posted October 22, 2013 Share #2 Posted October 22, 2013 Even if I could afford it, I'd certainly be wary. This seller has never sold anything for more than about $50. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
biglou Posted October 22, 2013 Share #3 Posted October 22, 2013 Bought one a year ago very, very far from those prices, hope it is real Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucisPictor Posted October 22, 2013 Share #4 Posted October 22, 2013 "This listing (290999468288) has been removed, or this item is not available." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
naturephoto1 Posted October 22, 2013 Share #5 Posted October 22, 2013 Even if I could afford it, I'd certainly be wary. This seller has never sold anything for more than about $50. Bought one a year ago very, very far from those prices, hope it is real It has been removed from ebay. Rich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
biglou Posted October 22, 2013 Share #6 Posted October 22, 2013 I am not surprised, this sounded a little funny. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc_rufctr Posted October 22, 2013 Share #7 Posted October 22, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Great lens but super expensive... Normally more than a Noctilux What were they asking in the original listing? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
algrove Posted October 22, 2013 Share #8 Posted October 22, 2013 US1.00. And I was soooo close. Only 155 made-best zoom ever in the world. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
naturephoto1 Posted October 22, 2013 Share #9 Posted October 22, 2013 US1.00. And I was soooo close. Only 155 made-best zoom ever in the world. I will have to live with its cheap relative that isn't too bad in its own right: 35mm-70mm f4 Vario Elmar. And it is much smaller and lighter and includes a macro mode. Rich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc_rufctr Posted October 23, 2013 Share #10 Posted October 23, 2013 US1.00. And I was soooo close. Only 155 made-best zoom ever in the world. 155 total! That explains the BIN prices on eBay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
masjah Posted October 23, 2013 Share #11 Posted October 23, 2013 (edited) 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 October 23, 2013 by masjah Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
algrove Posted October 23, 2013 Share #12 Posted October 23, 2013 I thought it did. Have to get mine out to know for sure. The manual makes no mention of this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
masjah Posted October 23, 2013 Share #13 Posted October 23, 2013 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 More sharing options...
biglou Posted October 24, 2013 Share #14 Posted October 24, 2013 It does preserve focus when you zoom in or out but what may happen is an accidental move of focus, very light and easy to turn. The macro position also allows very high quality pictures. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
naturephoto1 Posted December 5, 2013 Share #15 Posted December 5, 2013 And we thought the last one on ebay was expensive and had a high asking price (Buy it Now): Leica R Vario Elmarit 2 8 35 70 mm 3839195 ROM ASPH | eBay Rich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted November 19, 2016 Share #16 Posted November 19, 2016 (edited) 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 November 19, 2016 by dkCambridgeshire Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbealnz Posted November 19, 2016 Share #17 Posted November 19, 2016 LOL, it will never sell, typo? Gary Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted November 19, 2016 Share #18 Posted November 19, 2016 (edited) 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 November 19, 2016 by dkCambridgeshire Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbealnz Posted November 19, 2016 Share #19 Posted November 19, 2016 Hmmm, misread it Dunk, sorry. It is a nice looking lens, then. Quick glance had me thinking the "ordinary" 35-70. Wrong. Gary Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted November 19, 2016 Share #20 Posted November 19, 2016 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 More sharing options...
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