Ultra telephoto

Full frame

Leica APO-Telyt-R 280mm f/2.8

Name: Leica APO-Telyt-R 280mm f/2.8
Brand: Leica
SKU: Leica-APO-Telyt-R-280mm-f-2-8
Availability: InStock

4.2

(1 reviews)

Optical: 4.5

Mechanical: 4.5

Value: 3.0

Focal Length

280mm

Aperture

f/2.8-22

Mount

Leica R

Weight

2750g

Leica APO-Telyt-R 280mm f/2.8 is a manual focus ultra telephoto lens for full frame cameras.

Optical design

With high brightness value, it has the ability to collect light even in poor lighting conditions

Physical characteristics

Weights 2750 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag.

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

eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)

Purchases (44)

Sep 26, 2025$10000.00
Sep 12, 2025$10000.00
Aug 27, 2025$10000.00
Jul 14, 2025$1377.00
Jun 7, 2025$1875.00
Jun 7, 2025$1916.00
Jun 7, 2025$1869.00
Apr 1, 2025$1954.00
Apr 1, 2025$1916.00
Apr 1, 2025$2037.00
Apr 1, 2025$1946.00
Jan 20, 2025$35100.00
Dec 22, 2024$1529.00
Dec 22, 2024$1476.00
Dec 22, 2024$1412.00
Dec 22, 2024$1527.00
Dec 14, 2024$18158.00
Dec 14, 2024$19636.00
Dec 14, 2024$18972.00
Dec 14, 2024$19654.00
Dec 8, 2024$22100.00
Nov 17, 2024$2466.00
Nov 17, 2024$2508.00
Nov 17, 2024$2510.00
Nov 12, 2024$2184.00
Nov 12, 2024$2145.00
Nov 12, 2024$2182.00
Nov 5, 2024$26000.00
Sep 2, 2024$2018.00
Sep 2, 2024$2115.00
Sep 2, 2024$1947.00
Sep 2, 2024$2054.00
Sep 2, 2024$1959.00
Sep 2, 2024$1974.00
Sep 2, 2024$2039.00
Sep 2, 2024$2011.00
Sep 2, 2024$1951.00
Jul 17, 2024$2240.00
Jul 17, 2024$2241.00
Jul 17, 2024$2245.00
Jul 17, 2024$2314.00
Jul 17, 2024$2253.00
Jul 17, 2024$2289.00
Jul 17, 2024$2271.00

Auctions (51)

Aug 27, 2026High: $12499.00 / Low: $2099.99
May 26, 2026High: $12499.00 / Low: $930.99
May 19, 2026High: $12499.00 / Low: $4999.00
May 5, 2026High: $3299.00 / Low: $3299.00
Apr 25, 2026High: $12499.00 / Low: $12499.00
Apr 18, 2026High: $12499.00 / Low: $3123.25
Apr 3, 2026High: $3299.00 / Low: $3299.00
Mar 26, 2026High: $12499.00 / Low: $12499.00
Mar 19, 2026High: $12499.00 / Low: $3123.25
Mar 5, 2026High: $3299.00 / Low: $3299.00
Feb 25, 2026High: $12499.00 / Low: $375.00
Feb 18, 2026High: $12499.00 / Low: $3123.25
Feb 3, 2026High: $3299.00 / Low: $3299.00
Jan 20, 2026High: $12499.00 / Low: $4999.00
Jan 5, 2026High: $3299.00 / Low: $399.00
Dec 22, 2025High: $12499.00 / Low: $4999.00
Dec 12, 2025High: $1097.99 / Low: $1097.99
Dec 4, 2025High: $3299.00 / Low: $399.00
Nov 27, 2025High: $12499.00 / Low: $1399.99
Nov 20, 2025High: $12499.00 / Low: $4999.00
Nov 9, 2025High: $399.00 / Low: $399.00
Nov 1, 2025High: $3299.00 / Low: $3299.00
Oct 25, 2025High: $12499.00 / Low: $12499.00
Oct 18, 2025High: $12499.00 / Low: $4999.00
Oct 4, 2025High: $3299.00 / Low: $1489.99
Sep 19, 2025High: $12499.00 / Low: $4999.00
Sep 3, 2025High: $10000.00 / Low: $3299.00
Aug 8, 2025High: $10000.00 / Low: $1474.21
Jul 9, 2025High: $1999.99 / Low: $1460.44
Jun 14, 2025High: $1999.99 / Low: $1399.99
May 22, 2025High: $12499.00 / Low: $1999.99
Apr 29, 2025High: $3299.00 / Low: $1999.99
Apr 5, 2025High: $3299.00 / Low: $1999.99
Mar 12, 2025High: $18000.00 / Low: $1399.99
Feb 16, 2025High: $18000.00 / Low: $1399.99
Jan 2, 2025High: $35100.00 / Low: $1399.99
Dec 23, 2024High: $18000.00 / Low: $1399.99
Dec 13, 2024High: $2299.00 / Low: $1999.99
Nov 12, 2024High: $22100.00 / Low: $1999.00
Oct 29, 2024High: $26000.00 / Low: $1999.00
Oct 22, 2024High: $12499.00 / Low: $1999.00
Oct 15, 2024High: $1999.00 / Low: $1999.00
Oct 8, 2024High: $2299.99 / Low: $1999.00
Oct 1, 2024High: $3299.00 / Low: $844.94
Sep 24, 2024High: $12499.00 / Low: $1999.00
Sep 17, 2024High: $12499.00 / Low: $1999.00
Sep 10, 2024High: $2299.99 / Low: $1599.99
Sep 3, 2024High: $3299.00 / Low: $844.94
Aug 18, 2024High: $12499.00 / Low: $4999.00
Aug 13, 2024High: $1799.99 / Low: $1799.99
Aug 6, 2024High: $3299.00 / Low: $3299.00

What is the Leica APO-Telyt-R 280mm f/2.8?

Leica APO-Telyt-R 280mm f/2.8 is a camera lens with 280mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/2.8/22, for the Leica R mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 2750g.

Prices and availability are sourced from eBay sold listings and live auctions at request time.

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Technical Specifications

Optical

Focal Length280mm

Aperturef/2.8-22

Min Focus Distance2.5m

FocusingManual Focus

Physical

Weight2750g

Lengthmm

Filter Threadmm

MountLeica R

FormatFull frame

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Reviews

Giorgia Conti4.2/5

Reviewer did not give any comments for Leica APO-Telyt-R 280mm f/2.8

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Leica APO-Telyt-R 280mm f/2.8?

Leica APO-Telyt-R 280mm f/2.8 is a camera lens with 280mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/2.8/22, for the Leica R mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 2750g.

What mount is the Leica APO-Telyt-R 280mm f/2.8 compatible with?

Leica APO-Telyt-R 280mm f/2.8 uses a Leica R mount and supports the Full frame format.

How much does the Leica APO-Telyt-R 280mm f/2.8 cost?

Based on recent eBay sold listings the Leica APO-Telyt-R 280mm f/2.8 typically sells for around $375.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

Is the Leica APO-Telyt-R 280mm f/2.8 a good lens?

Leica APO-Telyt-R 280mm f/2.8 has a community rating of 4.2/5 from 1 review(s).

Which lenses are similar to the Leica APO-Telyt-R 280mm f/2.8?

Similar lenses include Leica APO-Telyt-R 280mm f/4, Leitz Canada Telyt-R 250mm f/4 (I), Leitz Canada Telyt-R 250mm f/4 (II).

Current Pricing

Latest Price

€7,299.00

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Review Summary

Overall Rating

4.2

Optical4.5/5

Mechanical4.5/5

Value3.0/5

Bokeh4.5/5

Usability4.5/5

Based on 2 reviewers