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Leica Elmarit-R 28mm f/2.8 : Specifications and Opinions

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The Leica Elmarit-R 28mm f/2.8 is a wide-angle lens for FF and APS-C, manufactured from 1970 (discontinued). The focus is done by Manual Focus, it does not have image stabilization. The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 400 €;

4 users have given it an average vote of 9.8 out of 10.

Specifications
Focal lenght	28 mm
Angle of view	75.4°
Format	FF, APS-C
Max. aperture	f/2.8
Aperture blades
Lenses/Groups	8 elements in 8 groups
Min. focus distance	0.30 meters
Reproduction ratio
Features
Stabilization	No
Focus	Manual Focus
Internal Focus	No
Built and notes
Tripod ring	No
Extenders	Yes
Filters	48 mm
Lens hood	Yes (not supplied)
Weather sealing	No
Weight	275 g
Dimensions	63 x 40 mm
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The following opinions have been automatically translated with Google Translate.

Giosanta

sent on January 17, 2022

Pros: Optical performance, build quality

Cons: Nothing

Opinion: It is difficult to tell a Leica goal. Let's say that in my personal opinion this, like other Rs, give the prints a material thickness that I have not had the opportunity to recount in other noble Japanese dynasties, except in part only the Zuiko. He never loved this focal length but, with the Leica, I had to change my mind. Sold unfortunately the first a long time ago, I recently took another three cams to use it on my Leicaflex SL and R8. Apart from, so to speak, this "non-measurable" feature, the other parameters are in the norm of the best wide angles that I have had the opportunity to use. Another aspect in which it clearly detaches itself from the competition is in the build quality, but it is also true that even from this point of view the House of Solms does not give anything.

Charliepersol

sent on November 16, 2021

Pros: Lively yield, low distortion.

Cons: I can't find any.

Opinion: Never loved the 28 mm as a focal length. This lens made me change my mind. I use it on the Leica R4/R6 and I find it really exciting: contrasted and with very reasonable distortion for the focal length. Vivid and natural colors. Excellent construction. I can not make too technical considerations, I have not had the opportunity to do even too many tests, I have only taken photographs for the pleasure of making them and it came naturally to me to use both this lens and with other equivalents of other brands it has never happened to me and in some cases I have replaced with a 20 or a 35 mm.

Charliepersol

Maurizio Trifilidis

sent on November 13, 2019

Pros: shade in general and in particular embodied, build quality, value hold, lightness

Cons: Can be used on Nikon bodies only in stop down; diameter filters, but it can become an advantage.

Opinion: Original lens modified, reversibly, with F graft; in these cases you work in stop down, which is a constraint for the street but does not create problems for landscapes, main field of use; between 5.6 and 8 give the maximum and it is easy to shoot in hyperfocal; Pleasant vignette but still easy to eliminate at maximum opening. 48mm filters, which require the use of a step up and the ability to use 52 filters (of which the old nikonista usually has ample availability; especially those to shoot directly in black). Often used, with satisfaction, on the D850 as an alternative to Sigma art 35, the latter sharper but with less pleasant and real shades for my taste. Also tried on Z6, with FTZ, as an alternative to the 24/79 f4 zoom, where for my taste, the corresponding focal is preferred. That's why I decided to sell it and switch to the Leica M model, even lighter and usable on the Z more easily. Recommended for those who are looking for unique shades and, for me now more and more important, want to reduce weights or carry more equipment for the same weight overall.

Piergiovanni Pierantozzi

sent on May 02, 2017

Pros: Aesthetically pleasing lens with its conical-shaped hood, Leica mechanic, excellent optical quality but all to be studied, particularly pictorial and creative effects

Cons: Vignette visible to open diaphragms, focal aberration "spherical"

Opinion: It is a definitely dated lens (mine is from the early seventies of last century) but it can give you great satisfaction. I've been able to mount it on Nikon with the adapter ring that allows for endless focus (I tried both the Fotodiox and the Leitax, both valid but with a run end that goes beyond infinity, but that's not a problem Essential) and of course you have to focus manually. The yield is exceptional for the quality of the colors the environmental sensation it makes. The open diaphragms are noticeable for vignetting (post-production eliminable) that is not only visible from f8 onwards. Another problem is the focal aberration that the low diaphragms blur the parts not in the center of the image as if the lens was to focus not a plan but a curved bottom. It is not particularly noticeable, but it is a defect that the full frame is noticeable, however, that it can be used in its favor if, at the sides of the frame,39 there are some of the closest parts that remain astonishingly in focus (see the photograph of the gate below). It is therefore a lens with merits and defects, which can be greatly appreciated if you learn to know it. I'm glad I bought it (350 euros plus 50 or 100 euros the adapter ring).

Photos taken with Leica Elmarit-R 28mm f/2.8

Colorful clouds ......

by Maurizio Trifilidis
68 comments, 2051 views

HI RES 3.8 MP

The Rome that is no longer there ....

by Maurizio Trifilidis
24 comments, 1139 views

HI RES 3.8 MP

Naviglio Grandiose

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3 comments, 2137 views

HI RES 8.6 MP

From here one entered

by Piergiovanni Pierantozzi
20 comments, 1495 views

HI RES 4.3 MP

Trieste - banks

by Roberto Kravos
6 comments, 1920 views

Way

by Marconista82
5 comments, 398 views

Going to the Coop

by Piergiovanni Pierantozzi
18 comments, 779 views

HI RES 4.3 MP

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Before winter

by Piergiovanni Pierantozzi
17 comments, 814 views

HI RES 5.4 MP

Emma2019

by Roberto Kravos
6 comments, 571 views

Above the calanco

by Piergiovanni Pierantozzi
4 comments, 601 views

HI RES 4.1 MP

Sky over Pianoro

by Piergiovanni Pierantozzi
2 comments, 759 views

HI RES 5.4 MP

Interior with cat

by Piergiovanni Pierantozzi
10 comments, 670 views

HI RES 5.4 MP

Rose Karst

by Roberto Kravos
4 comments, 1365 views

The red road

by Piergiovanni Pierantozzi
4 comments, 697 views

HI RES 5.4 MP

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2 comments, 750 views

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by Caputo Giovanni A.
0 comments, 1181 views

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0 comments, 1701 views

HI RES 20.3 MP

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3 comments, 478 views

HI RES 5.1 MP

Untitled Photo

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3 comments, 726 views

HI RES 10.3 MP

Untitled Photo

by Simone Caleffi
0 comments, 856 views

HI RES 10.3 MP

Florence

by Filo1974
1 comments, 1086 views

HI RES 15.2 MP

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by Caputo Giovanni A.
1 comments, 1310 views

Fire In The Woods

by Nogberto
29 comments, 1545 views

Now get out!

by Piergiovanni Pierantozzi
6 comments, 672 views

The starry light

by Piergiovanni Pierantozzi
10 comments, 555 views

HI RES 4.3 MP

Northern Lights

by Roberto Kravos
2 comments, 543 views

Sunflowers at sunset

by Labrolux
2 comments, 527 views

HI RES 24.2 MP

Youth Hostel

by Jörg Beschmann
4 comments, 159 views

HI RES 7.0 MP

Milan # 1

by Otto72
7 comments, 923 views

HI RES 29.9 MP

The bycicle

by Enricoz
0 comments, 709 views

HI RES 5.9 MP

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by Antonio-p
0 comments, 964 views

HI RES 22.6 MP

Night Castle

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HI RES 8.0 MP

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by Jörg Beschmann
0 comments, 56 views

HI RES 7.0 MP

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Gitani, Camargue

by Photolucio
0 comments, 666 views

Fog in plain

by Enricoz
2 comments, 257 views

HI RES 23.9 MP

Lake Coldai... Owl

by Soppelsa Mauro
3 comments, 460 views

HI RES 9.4 MP

Compari Somari

by Megawookiee
1 comments, 968 views

HI RES 10.3 MP

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