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

    3.9
    (5 reviews)
    Optical: 4.0
    Mechanical: 4.0
    Value: 1.0
    Focal Length
    280mm
    Aperture
    f/2.8-22
    Mount
    Leica R
    Weight
    3740g
    Leica APO-Telyt-R 280mm f/2.8 Module 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 3740 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag. 276 mm long, with this size carry only if you use it.

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

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices have held steady across 11 months of tracked sales — pay around the $1864.00 fair value and watch for outliers below it.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $1864.00
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $3289.00
    All-time low
    $238.00
    Latest sale
    $1913.00

    Best deals

    139 of 277 tracked sales (50%) closed at or under the $1864.00 fair value.

    • Nov 12, 2024$238.00$-1626.00 / typical
    • Dec 30, 2024$302.00$-1562.00 / typical
    • Dec 30, 2024$315.00$-1549.00 / typical
    • Dec 30, 2024$330.00$-1534.00 / typical
    • Jun 21, 2025$339.00$-1525.00 / typical

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    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length280mm
    Aperturef/2.8-22
    Min Focus Distance2m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Weight3740g
    Length276mm
    Filter Threadmm
    MountLeica R
    FormatFull frame

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    Reviews

    Leica R 280mm f45.0/5

    Leica R 280mm f4 A truly superb superb lens. Well built and balancesv well. Focuses smoothly . Razor Sharp contrasty images with the R and M body. A real joy to use.

    Telyt 2803.0/5

    Telyt 280 Over all the lens was a fair value. Defiantly requires a full CLA to address haze

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    Leica R 280mm f4 A truly superb superb lens. Well built and balancesv well. Focuses smoothly . Razor Sharp contrasty images with the R and M body. A real joy to use.

    Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Leica APO-Telyt-R 280mm f/2.8 Module 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 3740g.

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

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

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

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Leica APO-Telyt-R 280mm f/2.8 Module typically sells for around $238.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

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

    Leica APO-Telyt-R 280mm f/2.8 Module has a community rating of 3.9/5 from 5 review(s).

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

    Similar lenses include Leica APO-Telyt-R 280mm f/2.8, Leica APO-Telyt-R 280mm f/4, Leitz Canada Telyt-R 250mm f/4 (I).

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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    3.4
    Optical4.0/5
    Mechanical4.0/5
    Value1.0/5
    Bokeh4.0/5
    Usability4.0/5
    Based on 1 reviewer

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