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Leica 180mm APO-Summicron-R f/2 35mm Primes
Product DescriptionThe extremely fast long telephoto lens with apochromatic correction guarantees flawless image quality all the way to the edge of the frame - and from infinity all the way down to the 1.5 meter (4ft 10in) close-up limit. Even at the widest aperture pictures are produced with maximum contrast, optimum resolution and well-differentiated color reproduction. It's the ideal telephoto lens for poor light conditions and when shooting over longer distances. The shallow depth of field at wide apertures enhances the ability to use selective focus creatively, and in conjunction with the wide focusing ring, the inner focus adjuster makes silky smooth, highly accurate focusing possible. The solid rotating and locking tripod attachment ensures user-friendly tripod work .
User Reviews
Submitted by
momiziano
a Expert Date Reviewed: March 12, 2011 Strengths: Apocromatic leica colors, bokeh. Sharp from f2. Probably the best leica R lens. Probably the best 35mm lens ever made. Weaknesses: Heavy Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 6-10 years Price Paid: $3500.00 Purchased At: shop Similar Products Used: Nikkor 70-200 f2.8 Sigma 150 apo macro Leica 100 apo-elmarit CZ 100 f2 makro-planar CZ 85 f1.4 planar Type of photography: Outdoor
Submitted by
52Bassman
a Expert Date Reviewed: April 11, 2003 Strengths: Fantastic image quality and colour. Black and white slides are also perfection. No need to stop the lens down at all, unless you want to control depth of field. Super contrast and sharpness. This lens is heavy, but you don't notice the heaviness when you're looking at the images this lens produces! Build quality is superlative. If you want the best look no further. Weaknesses: None. Even the size and mass of this lens are beneficial for your arms! I look at it like it'ds my excersise regime! Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 11-20 years Price Paid: $3400.00 Purchased At: Kurland photo Similar Products Used: Nikkor 180 2.8 Af D IF Type of photography: People 
Submitted by
Alex Ng
a Intermediate
from Hong Kong, Hong Kong Date Reviewed: July 17, 2000 Strengths: Truly exceptional optical quality, ultra faithful color rendition, spectacular out of focus effect at F2, ultimate build quality. Weaknesses: Ultra heavy for a 180 lens, the weight and the shallow depth of field makes the use of at least a monopod mandatory. Ultra expensive price tag and ultra expensive series 6 PLC (hard to find, too). Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 6-10 years Similar Products Used: Canon 200 2.8L Type of photography: People
Submitted by
David Almy
a Professional
from Annapolis, Maryland USA Date Reviewed: February 18, 2000 Strengths: A hoss of a lens, built like granite. Extraordinary at f2 Better at smaller apertures Overall, stunning, optically and mechanically. Internal focusing is precise, easy Makes the neighbors think I know what I'm doing. Weaknesses: Weighs as much as my house, costs about as much. Difficult to use handheld Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 21+ years Similar Products Used: Nikon Type of photography: People
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