Leitz Wetzlar Elmarit 35mm f/2.8

Vintage 1963 Leitz Wetzlar Elmarit-R 35mm f/2.8 (Serial No. 1995434)

Capture the classic "Leica Look" with this exceptionally rare, first-year-production Leitz Wetzlar Elmarit-R 35mm f/2.8 prime lens. Bearing the serial number 1995434, this historical piece belongs to an exclusive initial production batch of just 500 units manufactured in 1963—predating the official launch of the original Leicaflex camera.

Renowned for its outstanding optical performance, this wide-angle prime delivers excellent center sharpness even wide open, characterized by a smooth, three-dimensional rendering and gentle corner roll-off. It produces the naturally rich colors and pleasing contrast that vintage lens enthusiasts and professional photographers prize for street photography, environmental portraiture, and landscapes.

Encased in a heavily engineered, all-metal barrel, the build quality is virtually unmatched, offering an incredibly smooth and precise manual focus experience. Whether you are a collector seeking a foundational piece of Leica SLR history or a cinematographer looking to adapt a legendary vintage lens to a modern mirrorless system, this early Elmarit-R stands as a testament to uncompromising optical engineering.

Key Specifications & Trade Details

• Focal Length: 35mm

• Maximum Aperture: f/2.8

• Minimum Aperture: f/22

• Lens Mount: Leica R

• Optical Design: 7 elements in 5 groups

• Filter Thread: Series VII

• Country of Origin: Germany

• HS Code: 9002.11

Historical & Collector's Notes

• Production Year: 1963

• Batch Rarity: One of only 500 units from the very first production block (1,995,001 - 1,995,500).

Vintage 1963 Leitz Wetzlar Elmarit-R 35mm f/2.8 (Serial No. 1995434)

Capture the classic "Leica Look" with this exceptionally rare, first-year-production Leitz Wetzlar Elmarit-R 35mm f/2.8 prime lens. Bearing the serial number 1995434, this historical piece belongs to an exclusive initial production batch of just 500 units manufactured in 1963—predating the official launch of the original Leicaflex camera.

Renowned for its outstanding optical performance, this wide-angle prime delivers excellent center sharpness even wide open, characterized by a smooth, three-dimensional rendering and gentle corner roll-off. It produces the naturally rich colors and pleasing contrast that vintage lens enthusiasts and professional photographers prize for street photography, environmental portraiture, and landscapes.

Encased in a heavily engineered, all-metal barrel, the build quality is virtually unmatched, offering an incredibly smooth and precise manual focus experience. Whether you are a collector seeking a foundational piece of Leica SLR history or a cinematographer looking to adapt a legendary vintage lens to a modern mirrorless system, this early Elmarit-R stands as a testament to uncompromising optical engineering.

Key Specifications & Trade Details

• Focal Length: 35mm

• Maximum Aperture: f/2.8

• Minimum Aperture: f/22

• Lens Mount: Leica R

• Optical Design: 7 elements in 5 groups

  
  

   

• Filter Thread: Series VII

• Country of Origin: Germany

• HS Code: 9002.11

Historical & Collector's Notes

• Production Year: 1963

• Batch Rarity: One of only 500 units from the very first production block (1,995,001 - 1,995,500).}

What's included
-Lens
-Lens case