LEICA APO-ELMARIT-R 180 mm f/2.8

LEICA APO-ELMARIT-R 180 mm f/2.8 Overview

The overall optical performance of this apochromatically corrected 180 mm lens can certainly be compared to that of the faster LEICA APO-SUMMICRON-R 180 mm f/2 lens. Even at full aperture, it is remarkable for its outstanding image quality. Coma as well as astigmatism and curvature of field can barely be detected. The rubber-armored lens hood effectively protects the lens against damage from impacts. As a lightweight and compact lens with this focal length, it is very well suited for portraiture, fashion, sports and landscape photography – even when it is not used on a tripod. Ingenious mechanical design and pleasing ergonomics make focusing especially easy.

LEICA APO-ELMARIT-R 180 mm f/2.8 Technical Data

Angle of view (diagonal, horizontal, vertical) 13.7°, 11.4°, 7.6°

Engineering drawing

Optical design Number of elements / groups: 7 / 5
Focal length: 179 mm
Entrance pupil: 294 mm (related to the first lens surface in light direction)
Focusing range: 1.5 m to Infinity
Distance setting Scale: Combined meter/feet-increments
Smallest object field: 168 x 252 mm
Highest reproduction ratio: 1:7
Diaphragm Setting / Type: Preset diaphragm with clickstops (including half values), Fully automatic diaphragm
Smallest aperture: f/22
Bayonet LEICA R quick-change bayonet for LEICA R3 to LEICA R9 with mechanical, and, for LEICA R8/R9,
additional electronic exposure control
Filter (type) Internal thread for screw-in type filters E 67

Lens hood Built-in, telescopic, rubber-armored

Dimensions and weight
Length: 132 mm
Largest diameter: 76 mm
Weight: approx. 970 g

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