The Leica Vario-Elmar-R 35 mm - 70 mm f/3.5 lens is a sturdy and reliable Leica zoom lens for any photographer � professional or amateur � to have in their kit. With a 35 mm � 70 mm focal length users are able to tailor the composition of the scene to suit their needs. This Leica zoom lens covers a much wider range than prime lenses do, so it adds to the potential of the user�s camera body. The Leica Vario-Elmar-R 35 mm - 70 mm f/3.5 lens has a 35-degree � 64-degree angle of view to capture more of the scene being shot. With eight elements in seven groups experienced users will realize this standard 35 mm - 70 mm zoom lens is a quality lens that can rival prime lenses for the sharpest image. The fastest aperture on this standard 35 mm - 70 mm zoom is f/3.5 and it can be stopped right down to f/22 if need be. The Leica Vario-Elmar-R 35 mm - 70 mm f/3.5 lens is a convenient lens to own that offers solid construction and sharp images even at the fastest aperture.