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    Leica Apo-Summicron-R 180 mm f/ 2
    Leica Apo-Summicron-R 180 mm f/ 2

    Leica Apo-Summicron-R 180 mm f/ 2

    180mm · f/2

    Overview

    The Leica Apo-Summicron-R 180mm f/2 is a heavy, all-metal telephoto lens with superb build quality. Optically, it delivers outstanding sharpness, contrast, and color from f/2, with apochromatic correction and beautiful bokeh. Its main weakness is challenging manual focus, especially at f/2, and it is not suited for fast action. The lens is overpriced and a collector's item. It suits portrait and close-distance work where ultimate image quality is paramount.