Name: Leica 180mm f2.8 Elmarit-R (Type I) (3-Cam) (11919) - Lens
Brand: Leica
SKU: pr8r

Leica 180mm f2.8 Elmarit-R (Type I) (3-Cam) (11919) - Lens

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Manual focus telephoto lens made for R-mount 35mm SLR cameras introduced by Leica in 1966. Leica made two versions of this lens. This first version of the lens has a tripod mount and uses Series VIII filters held in place by ring 14165. It has a built-in lens hood and a 14-degree angle of view. It is quite a heavy lens, resulting in Leica extending the tripod base in 1970 by 10mm to ensure optimal support. This lens has a 3-Cam mount. 3-Cam lenses have two sloped cams and a third stepped cam and are compatible with all Leicaflex and R-series cameras. The lens was manufactured both in Germany and Canada. Metal body available in black (11919).

Leitz Wetzlar/Canada 180mm f2.8 Elmarit-R (Type I) (5 elements, 4 groups)
Minimum focus distance: 2m
Aperture blades: 8
Size: 134 x 78 mm
Weight: 1325g

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Leica R

Leica introduced the R system in 1964 as an alternative to their M mount rangefinders and as a response to the successful SLR systems of the time, including Nikon F and Pentax M42. The R system was produced, with some modifications, until 2009.

Most R mount lenses can be used on any R mount camera, but there are compatibility issues with both the oldest and newest lenses. Over time, Leica added features and technology to the lenses that made them incompatible.