Lens Summary
Brand: Leica
Also Known As: Leica Elmar-S 180mm f/3.5
Lens Type: Prime Lens
Format: Leica S
Focus: Manual Focus
Lens Mount: Leica S
Release Date: N/A
MSRP Price: $6995
Made in: Germany
Production Status: In Production
Lens Description: The exceptional speed and high performance of the Leica Apo Elmar-S 180 mm f/3.5 sets new standards of quality for handheld telephoto photography, because the contrast performance of this lens is exceptional in both its excellence and consistency. The lens, also available with a central shutter, is ideal for capturing subjects at greater distances and is simultaneously an excellent portrait lens. Its excellent sharpness is guaranteed at all distances and apertures – even wide open at its close-focusing limit of 1.5 metres.
Leica APO-Tele-Elmar-S 180mm f/3.5 Specifications
| Lens Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Prime Lens |
| Focal Length | 180mm |
| Mount Type | Leica S |
| Format | Leica S |
| Compatible Format(s) | Digital Medium Format Sensor |
| Compatible with Teleconverters | No |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:7 |
| MegaOIS / PowerOIS (Image Stabilization) | No |
| Aperture Information | |
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.5 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Optical Information | |
| Lens Elements | 9 |
| Lens Groups | 7 |
| Nano Surface Coating | No |
| Multi-Coating | No |
| Focus Information | |
| Focus | Manual Focus |
| Built-in Focus Motor | Yes |
| Silent Wave / UltraSonic Motor | No |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 1.5m |
| Filter Information | |
| Filter Size | 72mm |
| Accepts Filter Type | Screw-On |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weather / Dust Sealing | Yes |
| Mount Material | Metal |
| Tripod Collar | No |
| Dimensions | 87 x 15mm |
| Weight | 1.15kg |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | Black |
Lens Construction
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