N°173194 · Family detail
LeicaWide·LEICA R mount·1970
Leitz Wetzlar / Leica Elmarit-R 28mm F/2.8
Specifications01
MountLEICA R
Focal length28mm
Max aperturef/2.8
TypeWide · Prime
Release year1970
Weight275 g
Min focus distance0.3 m
Max magnification0.125
Aperture blades6
Optical elements8
Groups8
AutofocusNo
StabilizationNo
Aperture controlAperture ring (with or without Auto Exposure setting)
Lens hood12509
TeleconvertersNot compatible
EraFilm era
Production statusDiscontinued
Additional Info02
Lens TypeWide-angle prime lens
Summary02
Leica R mount 28mm f/2.8 Elmarit-R is a wide-angle prime lens intended for general photography and landscapes. It provides a wider field of view and a relatively bright maximum aperture for its class.
AI-assisted summary — verify against linked sourcesWhere can this lens be adapted?
The Leica R mount has a flange distance of 47 mm. A plain adapter fits a camera whose flange distance is at least 1.46 mm shorter. How lens adapters work
- Sony EAdapter · 29 mm
- Canon RFAdapter · 27 mm
- Nikon ZAdapter · 31 mm
- Fujifilm XAdapter · 29.3 mm
- L-MountAdapter · 27 mm
- Micro Four ThirdsAdapter · 27.75 mm
- Fujifilm G (GFX)Adapter · 20.3 mm
Covers full-frame: it can vignette on a medium format sensor.
- Canon EF-MAdapter · 29 mm
- Canon EFAdapter · 3 mm
A rear element that sticks out can hit the camera mirror.
No plain adapter reaches infinity focus on: Nikon F.

Other Mounts03
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