Leica Elmarit-R 35mm f/2.8
The Leica Elmarit-R 35mm f/2.8 is a Leica Reflex (R) Mount. CameraWorth tracks 22 sold prices for this model, with prices ranging from £90 to £2,001 (median £210).
Variants
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| 11101 | — | — | 0 | — |
Elmarit 35mm f/2.8, with lens hood, first version |
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| 11201 | — | — | 0 | — |
Elmarit 35mm f/2.8, with lens hood, second version |
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| 11231 | — | — | 0 | — |
Elmarit 35mm f/2.8, with lens hood, third version |
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| 11251 | — | — | 1 | £366 – £366 |
Elmarit 35mm f/2.8, third cam only |
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Sales History
Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.
Based on 22 recorded sales.
Last checked on eBay: 6 September 2026. Most recent sale: August 2026.
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| Aug 2026 | £366 | £366 | 🇬🇧 eBay | — | |
Title: Leitz Wetzlar Elmarit‑R 35mm f/2.8 Lens – Leica R Mount – 3‑Cam – VGC
Description:
Leitz Wetzlar Elmarit‑R 35mm, Leica R 3‑cam lens, Elmarit 35mm f/2.8 VGC UK. Leitz Wetzlar Elmarit‑R 35mm f/2.8 lens (3‑cam). Leitz WetzlarElmarit‑R 35mm f/2.8 wide‑angle lens inVery Good Condition, Leica R mount, 3‑cam version. Location: Woodmancote, United Kingdom |
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| Aug 2026 | £400 | £400 | 🇬🇧 eBay | — | |
Title: Leica Leitz Elmarit-R 35mm f2.8 3 Cam Wide Angle Lens
Description:
For sale is a Leica Leitz Elmarit-R 35mm f2.8 3 Cam Wide Angle Lens. |
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| Aug 2026 | USD 495 | £366 | 🇺🇸 eBay | 11251 | |
Title: Leica 35mm F2.8 ELMARIT-R V3 11251 3-cam Made in Germany EXC++
Description:
V3 / 11251 / EXC++. LEICA 35mm F2.8 ELMARIT -R. Leica R 35mm F2.8 ELMARIT-R V3 German '80s lens in excellent condition and reasonably priced. See my other Leica R Lenses. Note: This lens is known to render sharper than the both the pricier 35mm Summicron & Summilux! Location: Southeast , United States |
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| Jun 2026 | EUR 280 | £242 | 🇪🇺 eBay | — | |
Title: Leica Leitz Elmarit-R 35mm F2.8 Lens
Description:
-Funktioniert -3 cam |
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| Mar 2025 | £212 | £170 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | 35mm f/2.8 R | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 385) Title: A Leitz Wetzlar Elmarit-R f/2.8 35mm Lens
Description:
black, serial number 2276291, barrel VG, optics G with very light haze, with rear cap. |
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| Feb 2025 | £212 | £170 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | 35mm f/2.8 R | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 200) Title: A Leitz Wetzlar Elmarit-R f/2.8 35mm Lens
Description:
black, serial number 2034998, barrel VG, optics F, with some internal haze, with a series VI filter and ring, and caps. |
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| Nov 2024 | EUR 2,400 | £2,001 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | 35mm f/2.8 R | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 45 (Lot A01167) Title: Elmarit-R 2.8/35mm prototype
Description:
A very rare original Elmarit-R 2.8/35mm prototype, special serial number no.0001057 and optical formula 'B744' engraved on the front ring but without Elmarit-R mention, 3-cam mount, note the slightly shorter front rim, in almost mint condition, optics showing some scratches on the rear element, with rear lens cap. Estimate: EUR 2,400 - EUR 2,800 |
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| Oct 2024 | £210 | £210 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | 35mm f/2.8 R | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 372) Title: A Leitz Wetzlar Elmarit-R 35mm f/2.8 Lens
Description:
A Leitz Wetzlar Elmarit-R 35mm f/2.8 Lens, serial no 2787609, 1976, 3 CAM, barrel G, elements G-VG, with V II hood and rear cap |
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| Jun 2024 | £225 | £180 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | 35mm f/2.8 R | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 45) Title: A Leitz Wetzlar Elmarit-R f/2.8 35mm Lens
Description:
black, 1967, serial no.2252945, 3-cam, body F, optics F, fungus patch, with caps and 12564 lens hood |
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| Apr 2024 | £160 | £160 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | 35mm f/2.8 R | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 455) Title: A Leitz Wetzlar 35mm f/2.8 Elmarit-R Lens
Description:
A Leitz Wetzlar 35mm f/2.8 Elmarit-R Lens, 2 CAM, serial no 2450518, 1970, barrel G, elements G-VG, with 1256 hood, in Leitz bubble |
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| Apr 2024 | £275 | £220 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 9) Title: A Leitz Elmarit-R f/2.8 35mm Lens
Description:
black, serial no. 2170435, body, VG-E, elements, VG, some very light internal haze, complete with lens hood, cap, bubbe and make's box |
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| Feb 2024 | £220 | £220 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | 35mm f/2.8 R | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 81) Title: A Leitz Elmarit-R 35mm f/2.8 Lens
Description:
A Leitz Elmarit-R 35mm f/2.8 Lens, 3 CAM, made in Germany, serial no 3108287, 1981, barrel G, some paint wear to filter ring & grip, elements G-VG, |
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| Apr 2023 | £225 | £180 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | 35mm f/2.8 R | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 47) Title: A Leitz Wetzlar Elmarit-R f/2.8 35mm Lens
Description:
black, 1969, serial no.2337835, 2-cam, body VG, optics VG, with caps and 12564 lens hood |
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| Jan 2023 | £262 | £210 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | 35mm f/2.8 R | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 60) Title: A Leitz Elmarit-R f/2.8 35mm Camera Lens
Description:
black, serial no. 3362232, body VG-E, optics G, some internal haze present, with maker's pouch & box, (Qty: 1) |
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| Oct 2019 | £252 | £210 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | 35mm f/2.8 R | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine (Lot 207) Title: A Leitz Elmarit-R f/2.8 35mm Lens
Description:
1984, 3-cam, black, serial no. 3332726, body, G-VG, elements, VG, with maker's caps. |
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| Oct 2019 | £228 | £190 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | 35mm f/2.8 R | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine (Lot 208) Title: A Leitz Elmarit-R f/2.8 35mm Lens
Description:
1964, 1-cam, black, serial no. 2034016, body, VG-E, elements, G-VG, some light internal haze, with lens hood and caps, in maker's bubble. |
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| Apr 2019 | £240 | £200 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | 35mm f/2.8 R | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine (Lot 187) Title: A Leitz Elmarit-R f/2.8 35mm Lens
Description:
1964, black, serial no. 2034015, body, VG, elements, VG, complete with lens hood and maker's caps |
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| Mar 2018 | EUR 400 | £353 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | 35mm f/2.8 R | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 32 (Lot AI_32_36086) Title: Elmarit-R 2.8/35mm 11231 'Leitz Canada'
Description:
third version in very fine condition, good optics, with original stickers 'This item is the property of Ernst Leitz Canada Ltd.', ex ELCAN inventory Estimate: EUR 400 - EUR 500 |
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| Oct 2017 | £216 | £180 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | 35mm f/2.8 R | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 34) Title: A Leitz Elmarit-R f/2.8 35mm Lens
Description:
black, serial no. 3332610, body, VG-E, elements, VG, some light internal haze, with caps, in maker's soft pouch |
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| Jul 2006 | £108 | £90 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | 35mm f/2.8 R | |
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Auction: Leica Cameras. The John Patrick Duigenan Collection (Lot 174) Title: Elmarit-R f/2.8 35mm. no. 2430536
Description:
Elmarit-R f/2.8 35mm. no. 2430536 Estimate: £60 - £90 |
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| Nov 2004 | EUR 303 | £212 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | 35mm f/2.8 R | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 6 (Lot AI_6_24490) Title: Elmarit-R 2.8/35mm
Description:
mint with original engraving ELCO-34.98 (for ELCOVISION-camera, modified R4 or R5 for traffic control), cap Estimate: EUR 400 - EUR 600 |
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| Sep 2003 | £176 | £150 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | 35mm f/2.8 R | |
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Auction: CAMERAS & PHOTO EQUIP, INCLUDING A EUROPEAN LEICA COLLECTION (Lot 116) Title: Elmarit-R f/2.8 35mm. no. 2020038
Description:
Elmarit-R f/2.8 35mm. no. 2020038 Estimate: £150 - £200 |
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