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

    Leica APO-Telyt-R 280 mm f/ 2.8

    280mm · f/2.8

    Overview

    The Leica APO-Telyt-R 280mm f/2.8 is a manual-focus telephoto lens renowned for its apochromatic correction, delivering outstanding sharpness and contrast wide open, with minimal chromatic aberration. Vignetting is modest at f/2.8 (0.6 stops) and distortion negligible. Build quality is excellent, with smooth focus and a sliding hood, but the tripod collar lacks continuous locking positions. At 2.75-2.8 kg, it is heavy but manageable; a later version accepts drop-in filters. It suits photographers prioritizing optical perfection over autofocus or stabilization, especially for tripod-based work.