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Leica 100mm APO-Macro-Elmarit-R f/2.8

Leica 100mm APO-Macro-Elmarit-R f/2.8
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Dec, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 13 reviews of Leica 100mm APO-Macro-Elmarit-R f/2.8. The average rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews.

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Consumer review (photographyreview.com)

Leica 100mm APO-Macro-Elmarit-R f/2.8

 

Probably the best lens I've ever used in his category, not only for macro (with and without elpro) but also for portraits. A benchmark for apocromatic lenses. Really detailed from border to border from f2.8. Typical leica colors. Astonishing leica...

Sharp at any aperture from border to border ; Leica colors ; A benchmark for apocromatic lenses ; A benchmark for macro lenses ; Solid metal construction

Flair

Mar, 2011

Consumer review (photographyreview.com)

Leica 100mm APO-Macro-Elmarit-R f/2.8

 

I shoot mostly B&W. This lense is capable of producing uncanny results. Images made on a tripod will enlarge to 11x14 without any loss of sharpness or tonality (grain is in the hands of the developer/time/agitation gods). It has such a solid feel,...

The best all around lense money can buy

None

Aug, 2002

Consumer review (photographyreview.com)

Leica 100mm APO-Macro-Elmarit-R f/2.8

 

Brilliant lens. And´perfect from the macro range to infinity. Built quality is exceptional and the lens balances perfectly an a R8 + Winder. Centering, flatness of field, sharpness and contrast are excellent and unrivalled. The additional tripod collar...

Optical and mecanical workmanship, very flexible and compact lens. Best lens in the world ! Worth every penny

nothing at all

Apr, 2002

Consumer review (photographyreview.com)

Leica 100mm APO-Macro-Elmarit-R f/2.8

 

I went to Leica Solms to purchase a 1.4/80mm but was steered into this lens. HrBraun explained that it was this lens that the factory believed to be their sharpest. In fact, he said, that they used this lens to test their converters and film resolution!

Sharpness, APO color quality, great focusing range

long focus turns because of Makro, 60mm filter size, one stop faster would be nice

Nov, 2001

Consumer review (photographyreview.com)

Leica 100mm APO-Macro-Elmarit-R f/2.8

 

I read the reviews on the Leica User Group. I worried about the "too sharp for portrait" comments". I worried about the price vs the 90mm f2 at second hand. Well, I have been using Leica M lenses for years and this lens ranks at the very top of the...

Resolution, contrast and bokeh. Fantastic shadow detail. APO quality really shows through especially at night with neon lights

Slightly longer focusing turns but that is to be expected as this is a macro lens

Sep, 2001

Consumer review (photographyreview.com)

Leica 100mm APO-Macro-Elmarit-R f/2.8

 

What a wonderful lens. With this level of performance, I actually think it's good value for money!

Impeccable sharpness, contrast, colour rendition & build quality

Sometimes I wish it were a stop faster.Leica quality control - before settling on the current one I have, I rejected two samples (all brand new stocks from the distributor) because of excessive amount of internal dust. To be honest though, I think even...

Jan, 2001

Consumer review (photographyreview.com)

Leica 100mm APO-Macro-Elmarit-R f/2.8

 

The pictures are very life-like. Colours are accurate, not too much and not too little. Works very well taking people and wildlife. This is my favoutrite lens for my R6.

very accurate

None

Nov, 2000

Consumer review (photographyreview.com)

Leica 100mm APO-Macro-Elmarit-R f/2.8

 

This is the best lens for 35mm

High optical and mechanical quality.Low price

There are no weaknesses at all

Nov, 2000

Consumer review (photographyreview.com)

Leica 100mm APO-Macro-Elmarit-R f/2.8

 

This one is not "a lens". This is THE LENS;

The optical quality which reached near the "absolute" of the optical perfection, and there's no price for that.The mechanic engineering and the finish is also a marker of the perfection of the APO macro elmarit

is blaspheme to talk about weaknesses for this lens

Oct, 2000

Consumer review (photographyreview.com)

Leica 100mm APO-Macro-Elmarit-R f/2.8

 

If you want to see what a real APO lens is like, then check this out. This is, without doubt, the best macro lens in the world. With Leica APO quality the colours really leap out! The lens is a true all-rounder as it performs superbly from 0.45m to...

Optical and mechanical quality

none

Aug, 2000
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