Name: Macro-Elmarit-R 60mm f/2.8
Brand: Leica
SKU: 50590
Rating: 4.2 (9 reviews)

4.6

based on all reviews

geometric distortion and mechanically superb
solid and well-built
Both lenses are exceptional for macro and quite nice at portrait distances

Excessive use of glitter
Lighting trolls on fire inevitably leads to burning bridges
little ball is missing that does the aperture clicks

Construction: Fixed
Autofocus: no
Max format size: Full-frame (35mm)
Focal length: , 60 mm
Image stabilisation: no
Lens type: Macro, Normal

Leica Macro-Elmarit-R 60mm f/2.8 - Pros & Cons

geometric distortion and mechanically superb
solid and well-built
Both lenses are exceptional for macro and quite nice at portrait distances
works beautifully at all distances and all situations
make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
great for more contemplative shooting
The out-of-focus region is beautiful
It is perfect
a solid block of metal and glass
sharpness and tonality this lens produces
Crisp bright colors
solid construction excellent detail rendition
Color rendition is exceptional and focus works satisfactorily using just the viewfinder - perfect

Excessive use of glitter
Lighting trolls on fire inevitably leads to burning bridges
little ball is missing that does the aperture clicks
the aperture ring does not have clicks for each setting
The focus ring is so heavily damped
the in-camera Shake Reduction)
see how it comes into focus as the lens is stopped down
Deeply recessed front element needs no lens hood

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Vintage Macro Lenses Compared: Leica Macro-Elmarit-R 60mm f/2.8 vs. Carl Zeiss S-Planar 60mm f/2.8

Leica Macro-Elmarit-R 60mm f/2.8 - Full Specifications

Lens type	Macro Normal
Lens mount	Leica R

Aperture max	2.8

Construction	Fixed

Weight	11.29 oz
Filter size	2.36 in

Max Format size	Full-frame
Focal length	< 60
Image stabilisation	no

Autofocus	no
Closest focusing distance	0.16

Filter thread	yes

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Leica Macro-Elmarit-R 60mm f/2.8 Leica - Editorial Reviews (2)

5.0

Based on 2 reviews

Leica Macro-Elmarit-R 60mm f/2.8 Leica 60mm Macro Elmarit R f/2.8 35mm Primes user reviews : 4.9 out of 5 - 4 reviews - photographyreview.com

Camera News and Reviews

Published: 03.07.2000

Leica 60mm Macro Elmarit R f/2.8 35mm Primes user reviews : 4.9 out of 5 - 4 reviews - photographyreview.com

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Leica 60mm Macro Elmarit R f/2.8 35mm Primes user reviews : 4.9 out of 5 - 4 reviews - photographyreview.com

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