What is the cheapest used Leica Vario-Elmar-R 28-70mm f/3.5 (3 Cam) in the UK?

The cheapest used Leica Vario-Elmar-R 28-70mm f/3.5 (3 Cam) currently listed is £339.00 at Mr Cad, based on 5 listings compared across 3 UK retailers.

How many used Leica Vario-Elmar-R 28-70mm f/3.5 (3 Cam) are for sale in the UK?

There are currently 5 used Leica Vario-Elmar-R 28-70mm f/3.5 (3 Cam) listings available across 3 UK retailers on UsedLens, updated daily.

What sensor format does the Leica Vario-Elmar-R 28-70mm f/3.5 (3 Cam) use?

The Leica Vario-Elmar-R 28-70mm f/3.5 (3 Cam) features a Full Frame sensor.

Used Leica Vario-Elmar-R 28-70mm f/3.5 (3 Cam) for Sale — From £339

£339.00 Low price

£450.00 High price

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Leica's R-mount standard zoom — the Vario-Elmar 28-70mm f/3.5 with 3-Cam compatibility.

The Leica Vario-Elmar-R 28-70mm f/3.5 in 3 Cam configuration is a wide-to-standard zoom from Leica's R-mount system with the three-cam coupling required for full metering compatibility with all Leica R body generations. The 3-cam designation is critical for the R system — different body generations required different cam followers.

The lens delivers 28–70mm at f/3.5 constant maximum aperture with Leica R 3-cam bayonet (compatible with all R bodies from Leicaflex SL through R9), manual focus and aperture, and full-frame 35mm coverage. Constant f/3.5 at this focal range is a notable specification.

The '3 Cam' designation is operationally important in the Leica R system: 1-cam lenses work only with early R bodies; 2-cam lenses work with the R3 and later; 3-cam lenses work with all R bodies including the original Leicaflex SL. A 3-cam lens represents the most versatile Leica R configuration.

Verify 3-cam condition — all three cam followers should be present and undamaged. Test zoom and focus ring operation. Inspect element condition and Leica coating quality. Check constant f/3.5 aperture across the zoom range by verifying lens opening at both 28mm and 70mm positions.