Leica 60mm Macro-Elmarit-R f/2.8

A superb copying lens!!

Flare when shooting into very strong bright light outdoors.

Superb reproduction from 1:2 (or 1:1 with macro extender) up to infinity. For optimum results, the lens should be stopped down to at least f/8 in the macro range. Colours are rendered very well and the image is sharp from the centre to the corners....

A little bulkier than a 50mm "standard" lens, owing to its macro construction.

Crisp bright colors, solid construction excellent detail rendition, good flare control.

I've had occasional problems with flare when the sun is just outside the picture area which I *think* is related to reflections from surfaces inside the mirror box of the Leicafelx SL.

very good contrast and flat field.snappier slides than my micro-nikkor 55 ; i use it as standard lens,performance at infinity is excellent as well.mechanically very smooth focussing,but solid mount is heavy.use no sunshade,very deeply recessed elements

a bit heavy