Lens Summary
Brand: Leica
Also Known As: Leica APO-Tele-Elmar-S 180mm f/3.5 CS
Lens Type: Prime Lens
Format: Medium Format
Focus: Autofocus
Lens Mount: Leica S
Release Date: N/A
MSRP Price: $8500
Made in: Germany
Production Status: In Production
Lens Description: The Leica APO-Tele-Elmar-S 180mm f/3.5 CS Lens is a superior-quality telephoto characterized by an extremely wide lens opening to enable portraits with a shallow depth of field. This reference-class lens, with special grades of glass and aspherical surfaces, displays consistently high image performance utilizing an inner focusing system with a floating element.rnrnThe APO Tele-Elmar-S 180mm f/3.5 CS is equipped with an integrated Central (leaf) Shutter. Photographers can activate the shutter via the camera's main switch and it enables flash units to be used at a shutter speed of 1/500 second. The shutter also has an electronically-controlled drive guaranteeing reliable, fast exposure times and low energy consumption.rn
Leica APO-Tele-Elmar-S 180mm f/3.5 CS Specifications
| Lens Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Prime Lens |
| Focal Length | 180mm |
| Mount Type | Leica S |
| Format | Medium Format |
| Compatible Format(s) | Medium Format |
| 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 |
| Maximum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format) | 17° |
| Optical Information | |
| Lens Elements | 9 |
| Lens Groups | 7 |
| Nano Surface Coating | No |
| Multi-Coating | No |
| Focus Information | |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| 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 | No |
| Mount Material | Metal |
| Tripod Collar | No |
| Dimensions | 87 x 150mm |
| Weight | 1.30kg |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | Black |
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