N°170606 · Family detail
LeicaTelephoto·LEICA R mount·1977
Leitz Wetzlar ELMAR-R 180mm F/4 Safari
Specifications01
MountLEICA R
Focal length180mm
Max aperturef/4
TypeTelephoto · Prime
Release year1977
Weight540 g
Filter size55 mm
Min focus distance1.8 m
Aperture blades8
Optical elements5
Groups4
AutofocusNo
StabilizationNo
Lens hoodBuilt-in telescopic round
TeleconvertersLeica APO-Extender-R 2X→ 360mm F/8
Leitz / Leitz Wetzlar Extender-R 2x→ 360mm F/8
EraFilm era
Production statusDiscontinued
Additional Info02
Lens TypeMedium telephoto prime lens
Summary02
Leica R mount telephoto prime lens with a fixed 180mm focal length and maximum aperture of f/4, intended for long-distance subject isolation such as safari and wildlife.
AI-assisted summary — verify against linked sourcesWhere can this lens be adapted?
The Leica R mount has a flange distance of 47 mm. A plain adapter fits a camera whose flange distance is at least 1.46 mm shorter. How lens adapters work
- Sony EAdapter · 29 mm
- Canon RFAdapter · 27 mm
- Nikon ZAdapter · 31 mm
- Fujifilm XAdapter · 29.3 mm
- L-MountAdapter · 27 mm
- Micro Four ThirdsAdapter · 27.75 mm
- Fujifilm G (GFX)Adapter · 20.3 mm
Covers full-frame: it can vignette on a medium format sensor.
- Canon EF-MAdapter · 29 mm
- Canon EFAdapter · 3 mm
A rear element that sticks out can hit the camera mirror.
No plain adapter reaches infinity focus on: Nikon F.
Sources03
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Other Mounts03
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