Leica 180mm f2.8 Elmarit-R (Type I) (2-Cam) (11919) - Lens

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Model Details

Manual focus telephoto lens made for R-mount 35mm SLR cameras by Leica starting in 1966. This Type I lens has a built-in lens hood and uses Series VIII filters with a Retaining Ring (14165). This 2-Cam lens will work natively with Leicaflex cameras but can only be used in stop-down mode on R cameras. This lens will not work properly on the R8/R9. 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.

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Leica 180mm f2.8 Elmarit-R (Type I) (2-Cam) (11919) - Lens Availability & Price History
Date Sold SKU Quality Control Price Image
Available T93961 $359.00 Leica 180mm f2.8 Elmarit-R (Type I) (2-Cam) (11919)
Available T101579 $450.00 Leica 180mm f2.8 Elmarit-R (Type I) (2-Cam) (11919)
Available T126891 $541.00 Leica 180mm f2.8 Elmarit-R (Type I) (2-Cam) (11919)
19 Oct 2025 T101579 € 375.00 Leica 180mm f2.8 Elmarit-R (Type I) (2-Cam) (11919) - Lens Image
02 May 2025 T77152 € 382.51 Leica 180mm f2.8 Elmarit-R (Type I) (2-Cam) (11919) - Lens Image
17 Dec 2023 T26714 € 172.87 Leica 180mm f2.8 Elmarit-R (Type I) (2-Cam) (11919) - Lens Image
28 Apr 2023 A73128 € 208.99 Leica 180mm f2.8 Elmarit-R (Type I) (2-Cam) (11919) - Lens Image