Leica R3 MOT Electronic with Tamron 28mm f/2.5

Leica R3 MOT Electronic with Tamron 28mm f/2.5 | Camera S/N: 1516667 | Lens S/N: 439212

Leica R3 MOT Electronic 35mm SLR with Tamron Adaptall-2 28mm f/2.5 - Good Condition | Robust Vintage Electronic SLR Body with Dual Metering Paired with Fast Wide-Angle Prime Lens

Introductory Paragraph The Leica R3 MOT Electronic, paired with the fast Tamron Adaptall-2 28mm f/2.5 wide-angle prime lens, is a highly regarded, ruggedly built 35mm film SLR kit that marks a pivotal era in analog history. Notably featuring a heavy-duty chassis compatible with the Leica professional motor drive, the camera body stands out for its revolutionary dual metering system—allowing photographers to flip a switch between precise spot metering and integrated center-weighted metering. Coupled with the compact, high-contrast Tamron 28mm f/2.5 lens via a dedicated Leica R Adaptall mount, this Leica pairing provides an outstandingly sharp, expansive field of view that is excellent for architecture, street scenes, and travel journalism.

Key Features

• Advanced dual metering exposure architecture, permitting quick mechanical toggling between selective spot and center-weighted ambient light reading.

• High-performance Leitz electronic focal-plane shutter, delivering highly accurate, step-less speeds from 4 seconds down to 1/1000s.

• Fast Tamron 28mm f/2.5 wide-angle prime lens, generating exceptional edge-to-edge sharpness and a naturally expanded spatial perspective.

• Professional MOT heavy-duty body configuration, featuring reinforced internal mechanics optimized for high-speed motorized film winders.

• Clear integrated viewfinder information array, displaying active shutter speeds and exposure guide needles directly inside the finder housing.

• Broad aperture-priority auto exposure loop, providing seamless point-and-shoot depth control alongside full manual overrides.

• Versatile Tamron Adaptall-2 lens mount system, easily adapting the high-quality glass across multiple classic analog camera systems if desired.

Condition Report Good condition. Body: Shows standard signs of light cosmetic use, including minor paint rubbing along the raised corner ridges, typical superficial scuffs on the matte black finish, and faint wear around the baseplate from tripod mounting. The film chamber and battery housing are clean. Sensor/Optics: The internal reflex mirror, focusing screen, and pentaprism path are clear and bright. The attached 28mm Tamron lens elements are clean and completely free from internal fungus, heavy haze, optical separation, or deep glass scratches; standard minimal micro-dust is visible under light inspection but does not impact photos. Mechanics/Electronics: Fully operational. The electronic shutter fires crisply and accurately across all settings, the dual light metering cells track illumination shifts flawlessly, the manual focus ring dampening feels smooth and uniform, and the mechanical aperture blades snap shut instantly.

Specialist Note "The Leica R3 MOT is widely celebrated for its robust, tank-like construction and its brilliant dual-metering capabilities. Being able to isolate a spot meter on film with this level of accuracy is a massive advantage for complex lighting situations. When you pair this body with the classic Tamron Adaptall-2 28mm f/2.5, you get a surprisingly fast, compact wide-angle setup. This specific Tamron lens is highly prized for its rich color contrast and minimal distortion at the edges, making this entire kit a completely transparent, deeply satisfying tool for serious film creators."

What's Included

• Leica R3 MOT Electronic 35mm Film SLR Camera Body (S/N: 1516667)

• Tamron Adaptall-2 28mm f/2.5 Wide-Angle Prime Lens (S/N: 439212)

• Attached Tamron Adaptall-2 Custom Mount for Leica R

• Front Protective Clip-On Lens Cap

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Leica

• Model: R3 MOT Electronic

• Camera Type: 35mm SLR Camera

• Film Format: 35mm Roll Film (Standard 135 Format)

• Lens Mount: Leica R Mount (via Adaptall-2 system)

• Focal Length: 28mm

• Maximum Aperture: f/2.5

• Minimum Aperture: f/32

• Category: 1. Cameras ▸ 35mm SLR Camera

• Battery Type: 2x LR44 / SR44 Button Cells (Not Included)