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    Leica APO-Telyt-R 280 mm f/ 2.8 Module
    Leica APO-Telyt-R 280 mm f/ 2.8 Module

    Leica APO-Telyt-R 280 mm f/ 2.8 Module

    280mm · f/2.8

    Overview

    The Leica APO-Telyt-R 280mm f/2.8 is renowned for exceptional sharpness and contrast, even wide open, with minimal vignetting and distortion. Its all-metal build is superb, with smooth focus and aperture rings, though the tripod collar lacks continuous locking positions. The lens is heavy (2.75–2.8 kg) and manual focus only, making it challenging for action photography but ideal for tripod use. It suits photographers seeking top-tier optical performance in a manual telephoto, especially with Leica extenders.