N°98977 · Family detail
LeicaZoom·LEICA R mount·1995
Leica Vario-APO-Elmarit-R 70-180mm F/2.8
Specifications01
MountLEICA R
Focal length70-180mm
Max aperturef/2.8
TypeZoom
Release year1995
Weight1870 g
Filter size77 mm
Min focus distance1.7 m
Max magnification0.0556
Aperture blades8
Optical elements13
Groups10
AutofocusNo
StabilizationNo
Aperture controlAperture ring (Manual settings + Auto Exposure setting)
Lens hoodBuilt-in telescopic round
TeleconvertersLeica APO-Extender-R 2X→ 140-360mm F/5.6
EraFilm era
Production statusDiscontinued
Additional Info02
Lens TypeTelephoto zoom lens
Summary02
Leica R-mount 70-180mm f/2.8 telephoto zoom intended for portrait and low-light use, offering a constant maximum aperture across the zoom range.
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.
Other Mounts03
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