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Leica 28-35-50 f/4 Tri-Elmar ASPH

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Leica 28-35-50 f/4 Tri-Elmar ASPH

The perfect M lens — for some people some of the time. Its a rather large lens for a rangefinder at almost 4 inches long and 7 ounces. And at f/4 maximum aperture its really a ‘sunlight only’ lens. But its quite sharp wide open (perhaps a bit sharper at f/5.6) and provides a one-lens solution that’s especially nice when traveling or out strolling about. It also is a great way to help decide which focal length is best for you.

This lens is 6-bit encoded.

Item Includes: Lens hood

Roger’s take: A compromise, but a superb compromise. In one lens you have my 3 favorite focal lengths, all quite sharp. It makes the ultimate travel companion for outdoor work: an M9 and one lens, there you go. I find myself using it all the time. But like all compromises you give up something too. Its a large lens, more SLR size than rangefinder size. And the max aperture at f/4 means depth of field may be more than you wanted and good light is a necessity. But when conditions are right, its great.

Specs:

Filter Size
49mm
Aperture
f4-22
Length
2.7”
Diameter
2.2”
Weight
12 oz.
Minimum Focusing Distance
3 feet
Maximum Magnification
.032x @ 28mm
.038x @ 35mm
.055x @ 50mm
Angle of view: (full frame)
75° @ 28mm
63° @ 35mm
47° @ 50mm
Aperture Blades
9 curved, circular shape
Groups/Elements
6/8
Aspherical Elements
2

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MTF Chart:



MTF at full aperture and infinity focus distance. Shown at 5, 10, 20, and 40 lp/mm. The solid lines trace the radical S (sagittal) curve, while the broken lines trace the tangential M (meridional) curve.

If you are bored and don’t understand MTF charts, you can read about them HERE

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Pricing

LensRentals.com offers rentals of every length between 4 and 90 days. Some common selections are:

Rental Period Price Day Rate
4 days $196.50 ~$49.13 per day
7 days $262.00 ~$37.43 per day
10 days $353.75 ~$35.38 per day
14 days $458.50 $32.75 per day
21 days $615.75 ~$29.33 per day
30 days $773.00 ~$25.77 per day
45 days $1,008.75 ~$22.42 per day
60 days $1,179.00 $19.65 per day
90 days $1,519.50 ~$16.89 per day

The shopping cart will automatically update the quoted price as you adjust the length of your rental.

LensRentals also offers an optional damage waiver on this product, limiting your expense should it get damaged while in your possession.

Rental Period Waiver Price Total Price Day Rate
4 days +$51.75 $248.25 ~$62.07 per day
7 days +$69.00 $331.00 ~$47.29 per day
10 days +$93.25 $447.00 $44.70 per day
14 days +$120.75 $579.25 ~$41.38 per day
21 days +$162.25 $778.00 ~$37.05 per day
30 days +$203.50 $976.50 $32.55 per day
45 days +$265.75 $1,274.50 ~$28.33 per day
60 days +$310.50 $1,489.50 ~$24.83 per day
90 days +$400.25 $1,919.75 ~$21.34 per day

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