Leica R Series Lenses
p.120 #1Leica R Series Lenses
I have used the "Hide Me" button on him for now, so they don't get loaded. I will change that once he removes the shots. You could also rename the files, and update the other post to reflect the new names.
Nov 24, 2012 at 08:11 AM
p.120 #2Leica R Series Lenses
freaklikeme wrote:
RichActually, the biggest problem with using polarizers or screw in NDs is that the front element is recessed at the wide end. Leica and B+W made circ pols specifically for the lens with thick rings so you can operate them when the lens is at 35mm.
Can't help you with the ease of operation, though. I wouldn't use a circ pol on it and I just hand-hold NDs.Thanks for the information. I have one of the lenses coming in E++/M- condition. I will have to look at the lens. I have an old Leica 60mm Circular Polarizer which is quite deep that may work if I decide to use it for the lens.
I also saw that ManWearPants had indicated that he had modified a 67mm adapter to use the Cokin P system with the lens. I have sent him a PM asking about this. I hope that he will respond and provide me with information about what he did so that he could use the Cokin P filters.
Rich NelridgeThat would actually be very easy, using one of the UV filters Leica/B+W made (or at least the frame). Then you'd need an e60 to e67 step-up ring, which aren't impossible to find, but if he's got a better way, let us know, please.
As suggested by robsteve (https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/746941/0&year=2009#68023290 -#14) I ordered a Generic Cokin 77 P adapter ring that just arrived. I lined it with Gaffers tape and it now fits snugly around the hood of my "new" Leica 35-70mm f4 Vario Elmar lens. I may remove a little of the tape but I will have see if that is necessary. I do not believe that this should cause any vignetting on a FF camera.
Rich
naturephoto1 wrote
freaklikeme wrote
naturephoto1 wrote
Also, maybe under these circumstances I should get one of the 35-70mm Vario Elmar f4.0 zoom lenses with the macro modes even with the issue of the rotating front elements that would make using polarizers and grad filters inconvenient. For those with the have the Kyocera made 35-70mm Vario Elmar f4.0 lens how difficult is it to focus and zoom followed by adjusting either a polarizing filter and/or a grad filter?Rich
Can't help you with the ease of operation, though. I wouldn't use a circ pol on it and I just hand-hold NDs.
I also saw that ManWearPants had indicated that he had modified a 67mm adapter to use the Cokin P system with the lens. I have sent him a PM asking about this. I hope that he will respond and provide me with information about what he did so that he could use the Cokin P filters.
Rich Nelridge
As suggested by robsteve (https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/746941/0&year=2009#68023290 -#14) I ordered a Generic Cokin 77 P adapter ring that just arrived. I lined it with Gaffers tape and it now fits snugly around the hood of my "new" Leica 35-70mm f4 Vario Elmar lens. I may remove a little of the tape but I will have see if that is necessary. I do not believe that this should cause any vignetting on a FF camera.
Rich
Nov 24, 2012 at 10:25 AM
p.120 #4Leica R Series Lenses
After few days of rain in Vancouver the 'Big Yellow Thing' is back in the sky!
Nov 24, 2012 at 04:52 PM
p.120 #5Leica R Series Lenses
I just put in a bid in on a Leica 280mm f4 Apo Telyt lens. I hope that the offer is accepted and that there are/will be no issues in the sale, shipping, and performance of the lens.
Rich
Rich
Nov 25, 2012 at 11:07 AM
p.120 #6Leica R Series Lenses
Wow, good luck with that! Let us know the price and condition if you get it.
Nov 25, 2012 at 11:42 AM
p.120 #7Leica R Series Lenses
carstenw wrote:
Wow, good luck with that! Let us know the price and condition if you get it.
Hi Carsten,
The lens is supposed to be in mint condition. Asking price was price was $5250. Both my offer of $4500 and another offer were just turned down.
The last 3 sales of the 280mm f4 Apo lens on ebay were for $3910, $4,000,and $5,000 through auction & Buy it Now by Camera stores & Private sale. The $3910 was auction through National Camera Exchange, the $5,000 was through Buy it Now through Ninedays Photography, and the $4,000 was a private sale through Buy it Now.
I a not sure if I should increase my offer to match his counter.
Rich
Wow, good luck with that! Let us know the price and condition if you get it.
Hi Carsten,
The lens is supposed to be in mint condition. Asking price was price was $5250. Both my offer of $4500 and another offer were just turned down.
The last 3 sales of the 280mm f4 Apo lens on ebay were for $3910, $4,000,and $5,000 through auction & Buy it Now by Camera stores & Private sale. The $3910 was auction through National Camera Exchange, the $5,000 was through Buy it Now through Ninedays Photography, and the $4,000 was a private sale through Buy it Now.
I a not sure if I should increase my offer to match his counter.
Rich
Nov 25, 2012 at 12:06 PM
p.120 #8Leica R Series Lenses
naturephoto1 wrote:
As suggested by robsteve (https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/746941/0&year=2009#68023290 -#14) I ordered a Generic Cokin 77 P adapter ring that just arrived. I lined it with Gaffers tape and it now fits snugly around the hood of my "new" Leica 35-70mm f4 Vario Elmar lens. I may remove a little of the tape but I will have see if that is necessary. I do not believe that this should cause any vignetting on a FF camera.
Rich
I shot mine that way for a few years. I later got the 35-70mm f2.8 and just used either the 77mm polarizer or the Cokin P series 77mm ring.
As suggested by robsteve (https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/746941/0&year=2009#68023290 -#14) I ordered a Generic Cokin 77 P adapter ring that just arrived. I lined it with Gaffers tape and it now fits snugly around the hood of my "new" Leica 35-70mm f4 Vario Elmar lens. I may remove a little of the tape but I will have see if that is necessary. I do not believe that this should cause any vignetting on a FF camera.
Rich
I shot mine that way for a few years. I later got the 35-70mm f2.8 and just used either the 77mm polarizer or the Cokin P series 77mm ring.
Nov 25, 2012 at 01:06 PM
p.120 #9Leica R Series Lenses
robsteve wrote:
RichI shot mine that way for a few years. I later got the 35-70mm f2.8 and just used either the 77mm polarizer or the Cokin P series 77mm ring.
Rob,
Thanks for the info. I think that I will keep the 35-70mm f4 lens. Especially since I did just win the 280mm f4 Apo Telyt lens for $4700. I am going to have to recover a bit from this last purchase, but with the new M coming I know that this lens in particular and other R lenses may run through the roof for cost. Especially since I anticipate getting the FujiFilm X-E1 for at least the time being to use with my system. The new M that will be a big question for the future.
Rich
naturephoto1 wrote
As suggested by robsteve (https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/746941/0&year=2009#68023290 -#14) I ordered a Generic Cokin 77 P adapter ring that just arrived. I lined it with Gaffers tape and it now fits snugly around the hood of my "new" Leica 35-70mm f4 Vario Elmar lens. I may remove a little of the tape but I will have see if that is necessary. I do not believe that this should cause any vignetting on a FF camera.Rich
Rob,
Thanks for the info. I think that I will keep the 35-70mm f4 lens. Especially since I did just win the 280mm f4 Apo Telyt lens for $4700. I am going to have to recover a bit from this last purchase, but with the new M coming I know that this lens in particular and other R lenses may run through the roof for cost. Especially since I anticipate getting the FujiFilm X-E1 for at least the time being to use with my system. The new M that will be a big question for the future.
Rich
Nov 25, 2012 at 01:12 PM
p.120 #10Leica R Series Lenses
naturephoto1 wrote:
The last 3 sales of the 280mm f4 Apo lens on ebay were for $3910, $4,000,and $5,000 through auction & Buy it Now by Camera stores & Private sale. The $3910 was auction through National Camera Exchange, the $5,000 was through Buy it Now through Ninedays Photography, and the $4,000 was a private sale through Buy it Now.
I a not sure if I should increase my offer to match his counter.
Rich
Rich:
All the Leica APO or ASPH R glass is going to go way up in price once the new M comes out. Unless you get lucky, you will probably only be able to get the 280mm F4 in the high range of the price range.
You also have to be careful when buying these APO or ASPH lenses, as any service work means a long trip to Solms.
The last 3 sales of the 280mm f4 Apo lens on ebay were for $3910, $4,000,and $5,000 through auction & Buy it Now by Camera stores & Private sale. The $3910 was auction through National Camera Exchange, the $5,000 was through Buy it Now through Ninedays Photography, and the $4,000 was a private sale through Buy it Now.
I a not sure if I should increase my offer to match his counter.
Rich
Rich:
All the Leica APO or ASPH R glass is going to go way up in price once the new M comes out. Unless you get lucky, you will probably only be able to get the 280mm F4 in the high range of the price range.
You also have to be careful when buying these APO or ASPH lenses, as any service work means a long trip to Solms.
Nov 25, 2012 at 01:13 PM
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p.120 #11Leica R Series Lenses
naturephoto1 wrote:
Thanks for the info. I think that I will keep the 35-70mm f4 lens. Especially since I did just win the 280mm f4 Apo Telyt lens for $4700. I am going to have to recover a bit from this last purchase, but with the new M coming I know that this lens in particular and other R lenses may run through the roof for cost. Especially since I anticipate getting the FujiFilm X-E1 for at least the time being to use with my system. The new M that will be a big question for the future.
Rich
Rich:
You got it for a good price. I was looking on Ebay to find it and it is not there, but probably in limbo between competed and active auctions. I was going to check on it as there has been one floating around with problems.
My 35-70mm went of to LA last week for a film maker to use on a RED camera. That lens was driven up in price by the RED users, rather than any new M.
Thanks for the info. I think that I will keep the 35-70mm f4 lens. Especially since I did just win the 280mm f4 Apo Telyt lens for $4700. I am going to have to recover a bit from this last purchase, but with the new M coming I know that this lens in particular and other R lenses may run through the roof for cost. Especially since I anticipate getting the FujiFilm X-E1 for at least the time being to use with my system. The new M that will be a big question for the future.
Rich
Rich:
You got it for a good price. I was looking on Ebay to find it and it is not there, but probably in limbo between competed and active auctions. I was going to check on it as there has been one floating around with problems.
My 35-70mm went of to LA last week for a film maker to use on a RED camera. That lens was driven up in price by the RED users, rather than any new M.
Nov 25, 2012 at 01:17 PM
p.120 #12Leica R Series Lenses
robsteve wrote:
RichRich:
You got it for a good price. I was looking on Ebay to find it and it is not there, but probably in limbo between competed and active auctions. I was going to check on it as there has been one floating around with problems.
My 35-70mm went of to LA last week for a film maker to use on a RED camera. That lens was driven up in price by the RED users, rather than any new M.
Hi Rob,
I know this can't be kept a secret because an advanced search for the lens will bring it up soon. The link is below:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251184070255?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
The photos seem to show tape over the Leica red dots but the seller indicated that everything is OK which I take to mean that he just put tape over the Leica red dots possibly to hide what the lens is.
Anyway, I hope to have the lens according to ebay between December 7 and December 14.
I already have an Arca Swiss Type QR plate that I had ordered for the Leica 350mm f4.8 lens that was cancelled. Both lenses take the same RRS plate.
I will probably order this Heliopan UV filter as a front element protector:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/232474-REG/Heliopan_707711_77mm_UV_Haze_SH_PMC.html
Rich
naturephoto1 wrote
Thanks for the info. I think that I will keep the 35-70mm f4 lens. Especially since I did just win the 280mm f4 Apo Telyt lens for $4700. I am going to have to recover a bit from this last purchase, but with the new M coming I know that this lens in particular and other R lenses may run through the roof for cost. Especially since I anticipate getting the FujiFilm X-E1 for at least the time being to use with my system. The new M that will be a big question for the future.Rich
You got it for a good price. I was looking on Ebay to find it and it is not there, but probably in limbo between competed and active auctions. I was going to check on it as there has been one floating around with problems.
My 35-70mm went of to LA last week for a film maker to use on a RED camera. That lens was driven up in price by the RED users, rather than any new M.
Hi Rob,
I know this can't be kept a secret because an advanced search for the lens will bring it up soon. The link is below:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251184070255?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
The photos seem to show tape over the Leica red dots but the seller indicated that everything is OK which I take to mean that he just put tape over the Leica red dots possibly to hide what the lens is.
Anyway, I hope to have the lens according to ebay between December 7 and December 14.
I already have an Arca Swiss Type QR plate that I had ordered for the Leica 350mm f4.8 lens that was cancelled. Both lenses take the same RRS plate.
I will probably order this Heliopan UV filter as a front element protector:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/232474-REG/Heliopan_707711_77mm_UV_Haze_SH_PMC.html
Rich
Nov 25, 2012 at 01:25 PM
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p.120 #13Leica R Series Lenses
naturephoto1 wrote:
I just put in a bid in on a Leica 280mm f4 Apo Telyt lens. I hope that the offer is accepted and that there are/will be no issues in the sale, shipping, and performance of the lens.
Rich
This is my dream also Rich, but not now
Good luck
I just put in a bid in on a Leica 280mm f4 Apo Telyt lens. I hope that the offer is accepted and that there are/will be no issues in the sale, shipping, and performance of the lens.
Rich
This is my dream also Rich, but not now
Good luck Nov 25, 2012 at 02:44 PM
p.120 #14Leica R Series Lenses
Hello naturephoto1 (Rich?)
The Leica R 280/4 APO Telyt serial number 3658904 which is a 3 Cam 11261 does not carry or should I say is not supposed to carry the Leica logo on both sides.
- In fact, the lens as shown in your link does not show the E77 engraving in white which should be on the right of the serial number.
- The later released lenses have also a screw on the top right of the last digit of the serial number.
- The screws holding the mount have flat and mat heads in later released lenses.
- The early 11261 did not have the internal thread to screw in the E77 filters. Please advise when you receive the lens.
As to why this lens has black tape where the Leica logo is supposed to be. I don't know. But I know it is not suppose to!
Maybe it has the Leica logo without the E77 white engraving?
For the small history of the lens, I am curious to know as soon as you receive your lens.
Also, make sure that the filter drawer carries the NDx1 filter.
At any rate, this does not affect whatsoever the lens itself as all releases namely 11261 - 11263 and 11360 have the same optical formula.
Enjoy and congratulations.
The Leica R 280/4 APO Telyt serial number 3658904 which is a 3 Cam 11261 does not carry or should I say is not supposed to carry the Leica logo on both sides.
- In fact, the lens as shown in your link does not show the E77 engraving in white which should be on the right of the serial number.
- The later released lenses have also a screw on the top right of the last digit of the serial number.
- The screws holding the mount have flat and mat heads in later released lenses.
- The early 11261 did not have the internal thread to screw in the E77 filters. Please advise when you receive the lens.
As to why this lens has black tape where the Leica logo is supposed to be. I don't know. But I know it is not suppose to!
Maybe it has the Leica logo without the E77 white engraving?
For the small history of the lens, I am curious to know as soon as you receive your lens.
Also, make sure that the filter drawer carries the NDx1 filter.
At any rate, this does not affect whatsoever the lens itself as all releases namely 11261 - 11263 and 11360 have the same optical formula.
Enjoy and congratulations.
Nov 25, 2012 at 03:02 PM
p.120 #15Leica R Series Lenses
Almass wrote:
Hello naturephoto1 (Rich?)
The Leica R 280/4 APO Telyt serial number 3658904 which is a 3 Cam 11261 does not carry or should I say is not supposed to carry the Leica logo on both sides.
- In fact, the lens as shown in your link does not show the E77 engraving in white which should be on the right of the serial number.
- The later released lenses have also a screw on the top right of the last digit of the serial number.
- The screws holding the mount have flat and mat heads in later released lenses.
- The early 11261 did...Show more →
Thanks for the additional information. So, the lens may not have any internal threading for a 77mm filter? According to the link below, the lens was made in 1994 as the second batch of 500:
http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-wiki.en/index.php/280mm_f/4_APO-Telyt-R
When asked about the ND drop in filter and the logos (and tape), the response was that everything is 100%.
If there is no 77mm threading then I will not be able to add a screw in protective filter and will have to be quite careful of the front element. If there is not threading then I may not be able to use my Cokin P filter system with the lens which will be disappointing.
Rich
Hello naturephoto1 (Rich?)
The Leica R 280/4 APO Telyt serial number 3658904 which is a 3 Cam 11261 does not carry or should I say is not supposed to carry the Leica logo on both sides.
- In fact, the lens as shown in your link does not show the E77 engraving in white which should be on the right of the serial number.
- The later released lenses have also a screw on the top right of the last digit of the serial number.
- The screws holding the mount have flat and mat heads in later released lenses.
- The early 11261 did...Show more →
Thanks for the additional information. So, the lens may not have any internal threading for a 77mm filter? According to the link below, the lens was made in 1994 as the second batch of 500:
http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-wiki.en/index.php/280mm_f/4_APO-Telyt-R
When asked about the ND drop in filter and the logos (and tape), the response was that everything is 100%.
If there is no 77mm threading then I will not be able to add a screw in protective filter and will have to be quite careful of the front element. If there is not threading then I may not be able to use my Cokin P filter system with the lens which will be disappointing.
Rich
Nov 25, 2012 at 03:22 PM
p.120 #16Leica R Series Lenses
Alex, Nikkor 300/4 AF-S! 90% of the performance at 1/7th the price.
Nov 25, 2012 at 03:44 PM
p.120 #17Leica R Series Lenses
naturephoto1 wrote:
I will probably order this Heliopan UV filter as a front element protector:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/232474-REG/Heliopan_707711_77mm_UV_Haze_SH_PMC.html
The 280mm f/4 APO has a built-in front protective plate.
I will probably order this Heliopan UV filter as a front element protector:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/232474-REG/Heliopan_707711_77mm_UV_Haze_SH_PMC.html
The 280mm f/4 APO has a built-in front protective plate.
Nov 25, 2012 at 03:54 PM
p.120 #18Leica R Series Lenses
telyt wrote:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/232474-REG/Heliopan_707711_77mm_UV_Haze_SH_PMC.htmlThe 280mm f/4 APO has a built-in front protective plate.
Just one of the many ways in which Leica saves its owners money
naturephoto1 wrote
I will probably order this Heliopan UV filter as a front element protector:http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/232474-REG/Heliopan_707711_77mm_UV_Haze_SH_PMC.html
Just one of the many ways in which Leica saves its owners money
Nov 25, 2012 at 03:57 PM
p.120 #19Leica R Series Lenses
carstenw wrote:
Alex, Nikkor 300/4 AF-S! 90% of the performance at 1/7th the price.
One of the best features of the 280/4 APO is its tripod mount. One of the worst features of the 300/4 AFS is its tripod mount. Because of the tripod mounts it's much more likely you'd see the 100% performance of the 280/4 APO than the 90% performance of the 300/4 AFS.
Alex, Nikkor 300/4 AF-S! 90% of the performance at 1/7th the price.
One of the best features of the 280/4 APO is its tripod mount. One of the worst features of the 300/4 AFS is its tripod mount. Because of the tripod mounts it's much more likely you'd see the 100% performance of the 280/4 APO than the 90% performance of the 300/4 AFS.
Nov 25, 2012 at 04:07 PM
p.120 #20Leica R Series Lenses
naturephoto1 wrote:
The Leica R 280/4 APO Telyt serial number 3658904 which is a 3 Cam 11261 does not carry or should I say is not supposed to carry the Leica logo on both sides.
- In fact, the lens as shown in your link does not show the E77 engraving in white which should be on the right of the serial number.
- The later released lenses have also a screw on the top right of the last digit of the serial number.
- The screws holding the mount have flat and mat heads in later released lenses.
- The early 11261 did not have the internal thread to screw in the E77 filters. Please advise when you receive the lens.
As to why this lens has black tape where the Leica logo is supposed to be. I don't know. But I know it is not suppose to!
Maybe it has the Leica logo without the E77 white engraving?
For the small history of the lens, I am curious to know as soon as you receive your lens.
Also, make sure that the filter drawer carries the NDx1 filter.
At any rate, this does not affect whatsoever the lens itself as all releases namely 11261 - 11263 and 11360 have the same optical formula.
Enjoy and congratulations.Thanks for the additional information. So, the lens may not have any internal threading for a 77mm filter? According to the link below, the lens was made in 1994 as the second batch of 500:
http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-wiki.en/index.php/280mm_f/4_APO-Telyt-R
When asked about the ND drop in filter and the logos (and tape), the response was that everything is 100%.
If there is no 77mm threading then I will not be able to add a screw in protective filter and will have to be quite careful of the front element. If there is not threading then I may not be able to use my Cokin P filter...Show more →
Looking at the lens that I have coming and those that have sold previously, I believe that the tape is covering the Leica logos a well as the 77mm engraving and is in the 2nd group of 500 made:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251184070255?ssPageName=STRK&afsrc=1
The next link is to another lens that closed earlier from the first run of 500 lacking the Leica Logos and 77mm script and with the ROM added later:
http://tinyurl.com/d6t8nc2
The next link is to another that closed earlier that is a little later in the same run as mine (2nd 500 lenses):
http://tinyurl.com/bnecogp
The third link is to another that closed earlier that is a little later in the same run as mine (2nd 500 lenses):
http://tinyurl.com/cj7nbky
Rich
Almass wrote
Hello naturephoto1 (Rich?)The Leica R 280/4 APO Telyt serial number 3658904 which is a 3 Cam 11261 does not carry or should I say is not supposed to carry the Leica logo on both sides.
- In fact, the lens as shown in your link does not show the E77 engraving in white which should be on the right of the serial number.
- The later released lenses have also a screw on the top right of the last digit of the serial number.
- The screws holding the mount have flat and mat heads in later released lenses.
- The early 11261 did not have the internal thread to screw in the E77 filters. Please advise when you receive the lens.
As to why this lens has black tape where the Leica logo is supposed to be. I don't know. But I know it is not suppose to!
Maybe it has the Leica logo without the E77 white engraving?
For the small history of the lens, I am curious to know as soon as you receive your lens.
Also, make sure that the filter drawer carries the NDx1 filter.
At any rate, this does not affect whatsoever the lens itself as all releases namely 11261 - 11263 and 11360 have the same optical formula.
Enjoy and congratulations.
http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-wiki.en/index.php/280mm_f/4_APO-Telyt-R
When asked about the ND drop in filter and the logos (and tape), the response was that everything is 100%.
If there is no 77mm threading then I will not be able to add a screw in protective filter and will have to be quite careful of the front element. If there is not threading then I may not be able to use my Cokin P filter...Show more →
Looking at the lens that I have coming and those that have sold previously, I believe that the tape is covering the Leica logos a well as the 77mm engraving and is in the 2nd group of 500 made:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251184070255?ssPageName=STRK&afsrc=1
The next link is to another lens that closed earlier from the first run of 500 lacking the Leica Logos and 77mm script and with the ROM added later:
http://tinyurl.com/d6t8nc2
The next link is to another that closed earlier that is a little later in the same run as mine (2nd 500 lenses):
http://tinyurl.com/bnecogp
The third link is to another that closed earlier that is a little later in the same run as mine (2nd 500 lenses):
http://tinyurl.com/cj7nbky
Rich
Nov 25, 2012 at 04:11 PM