Leica APO Elmar-S 11071 180mm
The apochromatic design with nine elements in seven groups delivers exceptional sharpness and contrast across the entire medium-format frame. Its integrated leaf shutter enables flash sync up to 1/500s, while the weather-sealed, robust build ensures reliability in demanding conditions. This lens is best for studio portrait photographers using the Leica S-System who require precise flash control and uncompromising edge-to-edge clarity.
Focal length 180mm
Aperture f/3.5
Mount Leica S
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 1150 g
af type Automatic/manual
lens type prime
26 Overall Score
Price ¥0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong aperture (78th percentile) 78th
- Strong bokeh (76th percentile) 76th
Cons
- Below average social proof (3rd percentile)
- Below average build (11th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 180 |
| Focal Length Max | 180 |
| Elements | 9 |
| Groups | 7 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/3.5 |
| Constant | Yes |
Build
| Mount | Leica S |
| Format | medium-format |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 1.1 kg / 2.5 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Automatic/manual |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 1524 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Leica APO Elmar-S 11071 180mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 180mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 17-28mm | 12-35mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Leica S | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 1150 | 590 | 290 | 450 | 306 | 326 |
| AF Type | Automatic/manual | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | Linear motor |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leica APO Elmar-S 11071 180mm | 13.3 | 75.7 | 11.2 | 40.6 | 39 | 77.6 | 33.6 | 2.8 | 36.8 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 78.2 | 65.1 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66.3 | 97.7 | 55 | 82.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 86.9 | 82.1 | 86.1 | 91.7 | 82.2 | 84.2 | 78.6 | 89.6 | 36.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 86.9 | 87.3 | 75.2 | 85.8 | 88.2 | 84.2 | 68 | 69.1 | 36.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.9 | 82.1 | 85.4 | 51 | 86.5 | 84.2 | 80.6 | 85.1 | 96.9 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98 | 75.7 | 72.5 | 40.3 | 78.5 | 77.6 | 95.8 | 89.6 | 82.4 |
Price
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