Leica Vario-Elmar-R 28—70mm f/3.5—4.5
The Leica Vario-Elmar-R 28—70mm f/3.5—4.5 is a Leica Reflex (R) Mount. CameraWorth tracks 15 sold prices for this model, with prices ranging from £100 to £235 (median £160).
Variants
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| 11265 | — | — | 1 | £150 – £150 |
Vario-Elmar-R 28-70 mm f/3.5-4.5 first version |
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| 11364 | — | — | 0 | — |
Vario-Elmar-R 28-70 mm f/3.5-4.5 second version |
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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 15 recorded sales.
Last checked on eBay: 6 September 2026. Most recent sale: August 2026.
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| Aug 2026 | EUR 275 | £235 | 🇪🇺 eBay | — | |
Title: Leica Vario-Elmar-R 28-70 mm F/3.5-4.5, 3cam, Leica R, Original Packaging
Description:
Gegenlichtblende etwas lose, typisch für das Objektiv. Leica Vario-Elmar-R 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5, Leica R. Die Linsen sind frei von Kratzern und Pilz. Es funktioniert einwandfrei, gebrauchten Zustand. The lens is in fully working, used condition. Location: Stutensee, Germany |
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| Aug 2026 | EUR 143 | £122 | 🇪🇺 eBay | — | |
Title: Leica Vario-Elmar-R 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 Lens | For Parts / Untested
Description:
Monture : Leica R. Pas de traces évidentes de champignons majeurs ou de rayures profondes, mais un nettoyage interne par un professionnel ou un connaisseur est à prévoir pour garantir des performances optimales. Location: Albertville, France |
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| Jul 2026 | £185 | £185 | 🇬🇧 eBay | — | |
Title: Leica 28-70mm F3.5-4.5 Vario-Elmar-R Manual Focus Zoom E60 Lens R Mount F&R Caps
Description:
Lens in great condition, no scratches or fungus , zoom/ focus smooth . Takes amazing pictures. |
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| Jul 2026 | EUR 260 | £222 | 🇪🇺 eBay | — | |
Title: Leica Vario-Elmar R 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 3 Cam Zoom SLR Lens - Excellent
Description:
Leica Vario Elmar R 28-70mm. The lens uses a precision helicoid focusing system with smooth manual damping and an integrated one-touch zoom/focus operation. The lens is inoptimal condition, with clear optics free of haze and fungus. |
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| Jun 2026 | USD 200 | £150 | 🇺🇸 eBay | 11265 | |
Title: Leica 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 Vario-Elmar-R 3 Cam R-Mount Lens, Japan (11265)
Description:
Product images are of the actual item up for sale. Location: Smyrna, GA, United States |
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| Jun 2026 | EUR 179 | £155 | 🇪🇺 eBay | — | |
Title: Leica Vario-Elmar-R 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 - SNr: 3548509
Description:
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Leica Vario-Elmar-R 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 - SNr: 3548509 at the best online prices at eBay UK! Free delivery for many products! |
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| Jan 2026 | £125 | £100 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | 28-70mm f/3.5 R | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 9) Title: A Leica Vario-Elmar-R f/3.5-4.5 28-70mm Lens
Description:
black, barrel VG, optics G with light haze, with caps Note: A 5% import VAT applies to this lot for UK bidders only. International buyers are exempt |
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| Nov 2025 | £212 | £170 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | 28-70mm f/3.5 R | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 61) Title: A Leitz Vario-Elmar-R f/3.5-4.5 28-70mm 'Olympische Spiele '92' Lens
Description:
3-cam, black, serial no. 3583868, body, VG, elements, G-VG, some internal haze, complete with maker's caps Note: Special edition lens for the 1992 |
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| Sep 2025 | £138 | £110 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | 28-70mm f/3.5 R | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 506) Title: A Leitz Wetzlar Vario-Elmar-R 28-70mm Lens
Description:
black, barrel G-VG, optics G, with cap. Note: For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price. |
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| Apr 2025 | £250 | £200 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | 28-70mm f/3.5 R | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 331) Title: A Leica Vario-Elmar-R f/3.5-4.5 28-70mm Lens
Description:
black, serial number 3826330, barrel VG, optics VG, with caps, in maker's box. |
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| Aug 2024 | £160 | £160 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | 28-70mm f/3.5 R | |
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Auction: TWO DAY: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 380) Title: A Leica 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 Vario Elmar-R E 60 Lens
Description:
A Leica 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 Vario Elmar-R E 60 Lens, ROM lens, designed by Leica Camera MFO in Japan, barrel G, some fading to grips, elements VG, with |
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| Jun 2024 | £150 | £120 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | 28-70mm f/3.5 R | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 49) Title: A Leica Vario-Elmar-R f/3.5-4.5 28-70mm Lens
Description:
black, serial 1991, no.3545170, made in Japan, body G, optics G, fungus wisp, with caps and maker's box |
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| Jan 2017 | £170 | £170 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive) | — | |
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Auction: Express Camera, Music & Entertainment Auction Thursday 19th January 2017 at 10:00 (Lot 76) Title: A Leitz Vario-Elmar-R f/3.5-4.5 28-70mm Lens
Description:
A Leitz Vario-Elmar-R f/3.5-4.5 28-70mm Lens, black, serial no. 3548386 Estimate: £100 - £150 |
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| Jan 2017 | £180 | £180 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive) | — | |
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Auction: Express Camera, Music & Entertainment Auction Thursday 19th January 2017 at 10:00 (Lot 77) Title: A Leitz Vario-Elmar-R f/3.5-4.5 28-70mm Lens
Description:
A Leitz Vario-Elmar-R f/3.5-4.5 28-70mm Lens, black, serial no. 3646045 Estimate: £100 - £150 |
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| Nov 2011 | £160 | £160 | 🇬🇧 Bonhams | — | |
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Auction: Mechanical Music & Cameras (Lot 119) Title: Leitz Vario-Elmar-R 28-70mm lens
Description:
Black, f3.5-4.5, No. 3645890 with both caps in maker's original box with instructions and passport. Estimate: £250 - £350 |
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