LEICA VARIO-ELMAR-R 80-200 mm f/4

LEICA VARIO-ELMAR-R 80-200 mm f/4 Overview

A very good imaging performance with high resolving power and contrast at full aperture, across the entire picture area and over the complete zoom range – that is a succinct description of this lens, which stands in comparison to the best lenses with fixed focal lengths. Coma and spherical aberration are very low and can be largely eliminated by slightly stopping down the aperture. The illumination of the picture area is uniform at all focal length settings, and in the close-up range down to 1.1 m (43.25 inches), the lens renders a reproduction ratio of 1:3.9. Thanks to its compact size it is a lightweight lens, which, together with its smooth focusing makes it a universal lens for traveling. In combination with the 21-35 mm and 35-70 mm Leica zoom lenses, one can, with only three lenses, achieve a tepless 1 to 10 range of focal lengths – and a uniformly high imaging quality.

LEICA VARIO-ELMAR-R 80-200 mm f/4

Technical Data

Engineering drawing

Angle of view (diagonal, horizontal, vertical) At 80 mm focal length: 30°, 25°, 17°,
at 200 mm focal length: 12.3°, 10.3°, 6.9°

Optical design Number of elements / groups: 12 / 8
Focusing range: 1.1 m to infinity
Distance setting Scale: Combined meter/feet-increments
Smallest object field: 80 mm focal length: 222 x 333 mm, 200 mm focal length: 94 x 140 mm
Highest reproduction ratio: 80 mm focal length: 1:9.3, 200 mm focal length: 1:3.9
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 60

Lens hood Built-in, telescopic

Dimensions and weight
Length: 165 mm
Largest diameter: 71 mm
Weight: approx. 1.020 g

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