LEICA LEITZ 180MM ELMARIT-R F2.8 MK II 11923 3 CAM R LENS +BOX +PAPERS. SERVICED
Description
- Serial #3190866
- Made in 1982
- Made in Germany
- 3Cam version
- Version II 180mm f2.8 example
3190701 | 3191700 | 180mm f/2.8 Elmarit-R... | 1982 | 1000 |
Details
- 5 elements in 4 groups
- E67 filter mount
- 14° angle of view
- Aperture range: f2.8 - f22
- Cat No.11923
Includes
- Front/rear caps
- Matching Paperwork
- Matching serial number box
Cosmetics 9+/10
- No dings, dents or major marks
- A very clean example!
Mechanics 9+/10
- Focusing is smooth
- Aperture clicks are crisp
- Mechanically just serviced overall before listing!
Optics 9/10
- No fog, fungus, separation or scratches
This is a fabulous lens. Undervalued. If you are looking for something above the 135mm matched M camed focal length in the rangefinder system, the next step is the R 180mm ( to be used with the R to M adaptor )
The fastest is the F2 which is a HUGE lens and over $8000.
The fastest is the F2 which is a HUGE lens and over $8000.
The next model below is the 180mm f2.8 APO which is $3500+ boxed and also 70g grams heavier over this lens that I am offering.
So this pre APO example is 1/4 of the price and actually the lightest 180mm you can buy in the entire Leica system at 450g
The version I of this lens is not popular as it was the original body design, larger, much heavier ( 970g ) and really not easy to use.
The version I of this lens is not popular as it was the original body design, larger, much heavier ( 970g ) and really not easy to use.
The best value is this 180mm f2.8 PRE APO, Version II F2.8 180mm Elmarit-R in terms of use, size, design and price.
One of my personal favorites and nice to have complete in this condition with the box, papers, caps and all. Very nice!