Leica APO-Tele-Elmar-S 180mm f/3.5 CS

Leica APO Tele Elmar-S 180mm f/3.5 CS

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 TypePrime Lens
Focal Length180mm
Mount TypeLeica S
FormatMedium Format
Compatible Format(s)Medium Format
Compatible with TeleconvertersNo
Maximum Reproduction Ratio1:7
MegaOIS / PowerOIS (Image Stabilization)No
Aperture Information
Aperture RingNo
Maximim Aperturef/3.5
Minimum Aperturef/22
Maximum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format)17°
Optical Information
Lens Elements9
Lens Groups7
Focus Information
FocusAutofocus
Built-in Focus MotorYes
Minimum Focus Distance1.5m
Filter Information
Filter Size72mm
Accepts Filter TypeScrew-on
Physical Characteristics
Weather / Dust SealingNo
Mount MaterialMetal
Dimensions87 x 150mm
Weight1.30kg
Other Information
Available in ColorsBlack

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