Leica APO-Macro-Elmarit-TL 60mm f/2.8 ASPH. Lens - Silver
The Leica 60mm f/2.8 ASPH. is a 60mm f/2.8 lens designed for L Mount Alliance mount cameras. Used copies start from $1,406.58 on GearFocus, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Leica APO-Macro-Elmarit-TL 60mm f/2.8 ASPH. Lens - Silver
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Lens Overview — Leica 60mm f/2.8 ASPH.
Key Features — Leica 60mm f/2.8 ASPH.
APO-Chromatic Correction: Apochromatic optical design minimizes chromatic aberration across the frame, delivering high contrast and color accuracy even at close focus distances.
1:1 Macro Magnification: Achieves true life-size reproduction ratio, allowing fine detail capture of small subjects such as insects, flowers, and product photography.
60mm f/2.8 Prime: Fixed focal length equivalent to approximately 90mm on full-frame, providing a comfortable working distance for macro subjects while doubling as a short portrait lens.
ASPH. Optical Element: Aspherical lens element reduces spherical aberration and distortion for sharper, cleaner results across the image field.
L-Mount Compatibility: Designed for the L-Mount system, compatible with Leica TL and CL bodies; usable on full-frame L-Mount cameras with APS-C crop mode active.
Autofocus & Manual Focus: Supports both AF and MF modes, giving photographers flexibility between quick subject acquisition and precise manual control for critical macro work.
Lens Specifications — Leica 60mm f/2.8 ASPH.
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Macro, Studio |
| Lens Type | Macro |
| Format | APS-C |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 60mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Camera System | Mirrorless |
| Lens Mount | L Mount Alliance |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Focus Type | Auto, Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 46mm |
Description — Leica 60mm f/2.8 ASPH.
The Leica APO-Macro-Elmarit-TL 60mm f/2.8 ASPH. in silver is a prime macro lens built for the L-Mount system, designed to pair with APS-C mirrorless cameras. Its fixed 60mm focal length and f/2.8 maximum aperture make it a capable choice for detailed close-up photography as well as general everyday shooting. The lens weighs a manageable 320g, keeping your kit light without sacrificing the build quality expected from Leica.
A 46mm filter thread means compatible filter accessories are compact and cost-effective. Focusing flexibility is covered through both autofocus and manual focus support, so the lens adapts to fast-paced and deliberate shooting scenarios alike. It is worth noting that no image stabilization is built into this lens, so photographers working in challenging light or at extreme close focus distances will need to compensate through shooting technique or a stabilized camera body.
The silver finish makes it a natural visual match for Leica's T-series and other silver-bodied mirrorless cameras, while the L-Mount interface keeps it compatible with the wider L-Mount camera ecosystem.
Pros — Leica 60mm f/2.8 ASPH.
- ✓Lightweight at 320g, making it comfortable for extended shooting sessions
- ✓Maximum aperture of f/2.8 provides good light-gathering capability for a macro prime
- ✓Supports both autofocus and manual focus for flexible shooting styles
Cons — Leica 60mm f/2.8 ASPH.
- ✗No image stabilization, which can be challenging for close-up work where camera shake is amplified
- ✗APS-C lens format limits use to crop-sensor bodies; not optimized for full-frame L-Mount cameras
- ✗46mm filter thread is smaller and less common, potentially limiting filter accessory choices
Videos — Leica 60mm f/2.8 ASPH.
Leica 60MM 2.8 Elmarit TL lens on Leica CL, compared to 35mm Summilux — S C