Leica Vario-Elmar-R 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 MF Lens ROM E60 Serial #3904343 – Made in Japan (Production Year 2002)
PRODUCT FEATURE This is a ROM contact mount lens which fully works on R3 to R7 and also R8/R9 with Automatic Exposure Control. With a proper adapter, this lens may work on your DSLR camera, such as Canon EOS, Nikon, Leica Digilux-3/Olympus/Panasonic 4/3 and Micro 4/3 system) , Sony, Pentax etc. This lens can be used with the new LEICA M Type 240 with a Leica adapter with fully compatible support. But, we make no guarantees about usability of this lens on any system other than Leica R Series Cameras. Please do your own research if you plan to use this lens on non-Leica system with an adapter before you commit to buy. An improper adapter may cause extensive damage to the lens WARNING: If you plan to use this lens on your DSLR camera, your extra caution is required. Hold the lens barrel, not FOCUSING RING while you try to attach it to an adapter or to your camera mount, otherwise, the FOCUSING RING might be snapped off, resulting in damage, which will cost you about $350.00 to have it repaired. Please note that the buyer is responsible for the damage repair if this happens. The Focusing ring is clearly described as being in working condition when the lens is listed. The Lens comes with: Leica Front Lens Cap 14290 E60 Leica Rear Lens Cap 14162 Leica Screw-In Lens Hood
OVERALL CONDITION OPTICS: The following internal element examinations are made by holding the lens to a lamp with a high power halogen bulb. When you inspect the lens optics, please use a bright light source, like Halogen or High Intense Light source, NOT a flashlight because scratches/marks on the flashlight glass reflect through the lens elements you are inspecting. Front Lens Glass: No signs of scratches or cleaning marks. Rear Lens Glass: No signs of scratches or cleaning marks. Internal Elements: No signs of fungus, fog, haze, separation are detected on the perimeter of the lens. Internal Microscopic Dust/Fiber Level: 1 Internal Microscopic Specks (Black particle): 0
COSMETIC: Body: Mint Screw-In Lens Hood: Excellent+ MECHANICAL: Focusing Movement: Smooth with proper resistance Aperture Ring: Diaphragm stops correctly and snappy. Diaphragm Blades: Free from oil
GRADING CHART Internal Microscopic Dust/Fiber Level: *Some brand new lenses may occasionally have a slight amount of micro dust visible inside the lens elements. This is a result of the manufacturing process and will not affect image quality or resolution. As a result, previously owned lenses like this one will generally exhibit the same consistence. 0 - Hardly Visible (some dust may be on the glass surface, not inside the element). 1 - Minimal amount being visible, that is absolutely insignificant on a perfect rendition of the optics. 2 - Slight amount being visible, that is absolutely insignificant on a perfect rendition of the optics 3 - Minor amount being visible, that is absolutely insignificant on a perfect rendition of the optics 4 - Moderate amount being visible, that is absolutely insignificant on a perfect rendition of the optics
Internal Microscopic Specks (black particles): Note: Larger specks than pint point specks may affect image quality. Speck level described above will not affect any image quality. 0 - No speck 1 - One or two pin point specks being visible, that is absolutely insignificant on a perfect rendition of the optics. 2 - A few pin point specks being visible, that is absolutely insignificant on a perfect rendition of the optics. 3 - Several pin point specks being visible, that is absolutely insignificant on a perfect rendition of the optics.
Cosmetic Condition: Mint* Very little or no visible signs of use and wear. Near Mint * Extremely minor and insignificant signs of use and wear that’s only visible under careful inspection Excellent+ * Only a few minor sings of use and wear, such as abrasions, blemishes, scuffs, paint chips, scratches, dent, etc. Excellent * Some minor signs of use and wear, such as abrasions, blemishes, scuffs, paint chips, scratches, dent, etc.
This is a pre-owned or vintage lens, so if you are looking for a lens free from any flaws, optically, cosmetically and mechanically, please consider that this item may not be for you. Also, we cannot provide the history of use, storage, handling or repair for this item. Since the item is not available for your physical inspection, you are encouraged to read its detail description and to examine photo images taken from different angles so that you can determine if this is what you are looking for. Photo images are neither modified nor corrected by any means. PRICE is determined based on the CONDITIONS described above accordingly.
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