The Leica ELPRO-S 180 is a new close-up conversion lens for the Leica APO-Elmar-S 180 mm f/3.5. Reducing the close focusing distance to 1.1 metres, this accessory lens achieves a significant increase – around 30 percent – in the reproduction ratio to 1:4.5. In contrast to the majority of apochromatic accessory lenses, the Leica Elpro-S 180 is dedicated to one particular lens, thus avoiding lateral chromatic aberrations and ensuring that there are no detrimental effects on the imaging qualities of the lens. Autofocus, exposure metering and all other camera and lens handling functions are maintained when using the add-on lens. The Leica Elpro-S 180 will be available at selected Leica dealers from October 2012.

Leica Press Release

New: LEICA ELPRO-S 180:

New accessory close-up lens to extend the working range of the LEICA APO-ELMAR-S 180 mm f/3.5

With the Leica Elpro-S 180 close-up lens, Leica Camera AG, Solms, presents a specially calculated accessory lens for the Leica APO-Elmar-S 180 mm f/3.5 that reduces the close focusing distance to 1.1 metres. Attaching this accessory lens achieves a significant increase – around 30 percent – of the reproduction ratio of up to 1:4.5.

In contrast to the majority of apochromatic accessory lenses, the Leica Elpro-S 180 is dedicated to one particular lens, thus avoiding lateral chromatic aberrations and ensuring that there are no detrimental effects on the excellent imaging qualities of the lens.

The Leica Elpro-S 180 is attached to the threaded filter mount of the lens, just like a filter. Autofocus, exposure metering and all other camera and lens handling functions are maintained in full when using the Leica Elpro-S 180.

The Leica Elpro-S 180 accessory close-up lens will be available at selected Leica dealers from October 2012.

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