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Leica APO Macro Elmarit TL 60mm F 2 8 ASPH Review | 54 Data compared

Avg. price:~£2,070Lens mount:L-MountMaximum focal length:60 mmMaximum aperture (telephoto end):2.8Optical image stabilization:noMaximum angle of view:27 °

Leica APO Macro Elmarit TL 60mm F 2 8 ASPH Review: Compare 54 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Camera lenses category and whether it is worth buying.

6.7

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 10
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An overall evaluation of the camera lens's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Score components

80%

6.7

Technical score

20%

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User score

â–¼Worse than 57% of camera-lenses
6.7

Technical score

Technical score
6.7/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Camera lenses category across these key areas: Mount & Format, Optics & Aperture, Focus & Controls, Stabilization, Build & Handling, Lab Scores.
When it matters
When you want to compare camera lenses based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 56% of models
Score components

35%

8.1

Optics & Aperture

24%

7.3

Build & Handling

20%

6.0

Focus & Controls

10%

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Lab Scores

8%

1.0

Stabilization

3%

1.0

Mount & Format

â–²Better than 56% of camera-lenses
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
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70%

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User ratings

30%

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Technical Specifications of camera lens Leica APO Macro Elmarit TL 60mm F 2 8 ASPH

Technical score
Technical score
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Camera lenses category across these key areas: Mount & Format, Optics & Aperture, Focus & Controls, Stabilization, Build & Handling, Lab Scores.
When it matters
When you want to compare camera lenses based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 56% of models
Score components:

35%

8.1

Optics & Aperture

24%

7.3

Build & Handling

20%

6.0

Focus & Controls

10%

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Lab Scores

8%

1.0

Stabilization

3%

1.0

Mount & Format

6.7
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When you want to see which camera lenses attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Leica APO Macro Elmarit TL 60mm F 2 8 ASPH has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 91.7% of camera lenses.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
5.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the camera lens's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components:

60%

6.7

Overall score

40%

1.0

Price

5.0
Lens type
macro
Lens mount
L-Mount
Sensor format coverage
APS-C
Filter thread size
60 mm
Teleconverter compatibility
no
Teleconverter compatibility
no
â–¼ Worse than 15% of models
This camera lens does not support teleconverters. 15.3% of camera lenses support teleconverters.
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Minimum focal length
60 mm
Maximum focal length
60 mm
Optical zoom
N/A
Maximum angle of view
27 °
Minimum angle of view
27 °
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Focus motor
STM
Minimum focus distance
0.16 m
Minimum focus distance
0.16 m
★ Better than 92% of models
Market range: <0.18 m – >1.1 m
This camera lens focuses as close as 0.16 m, which is closer than 91.6% of camera lenses and equal to 1% of camera lenses.
Maximum reproduction ratio
1xx
Maximum reproduction ratio
1x
★ Better than 95% of models
Market range: <0.11 x – >0.39 x
This camera lens reaches a reproduction ratio of 1x, which is higher than 94.6% of camera lenses and equal to 4.5% of camera lenses.
Full-time manual focus
yes
Full-time manual focus
yes
â–² Better than 32% of models
This camera lens supports full-time manual focus. 68.3% of camera lenses support full-time manual focus.
Internal focusing
yes
Internal focusing
yes
â–² Better than 16% of models
This camera lens supports internal focusing. 83.6% of camera lenses support internal focusing.
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Optical image stabilization
no
Optical image stabilization
no
â–¼ Worse than 29% of models
This camera lens does not support optical image stabilization. 29.1% of camera lenses include optical image stabilization.
Stabilization effectiveness (CIPA stops)
N/A
Weight
387 g
Weight
387 g
â–² Better than 65% of models
Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
This camera lens weighs 387 g, which is lighter than 65.4% of camera lenses and equal to the weight of 0.3% of camera lenses.
Lens length
89 mm
Lens length
89 mm
â–² Better than 54% of models
Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
This camera lens is 89 mm long, which is shorter than 53.8% of camera lenses and equal to the length of 0.7% of camera lenses.
Lens diameter
68 mm
Lens diameter
68 mm
â–² Better than 77% of models
Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
This camera lens has a diameter of 68 mm, which is slimmer than 77.3% of camera lenses and equal to that of 1.1% of camera lenses.
Weather sealing (splashproof)
no
Weather sealing (splashproof)
no
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
This camera lens does not support weather sealing. 50.3% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
Metal mount
yes
Metal mount
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This camera lens uses a metal lens mount. 93.6% of camera lenses use a metal lens mount.
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DxOMark overall score
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DxOMark sharpness score
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DxOMark transmission
?
DxOMark distortion
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DxOMark vignetting
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Leica APO Macro Elmarit TL 60mm F 2 8 ASPH vs the average camera lens

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  • Has fluorine coating
    Fluorine coating
    yes
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This camera lens has a fluorine coating, the average camera lens does not. 32.6% of camera lenses use a fluorine coating.
  • 2 more aspherical elements
    Aspherical elements
    4
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This camera lens has more aspherical elements than the average camera lens (4 vs 2). The average lens has 2 aspherical elements.
    4 vs 2
  • 0.81 x higher maximum reproduction ratio
    Maximum reproduction ratio
    1 x
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <0.11 x – >0.39 x
    This camera lens has a higher maximum reproduction ratio than the average camera lens (1 x vs 0.2 x). The average lens has a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.192 x.
    1 x vs 0.192 x
  • 0.14 m shorter minimum focus distance
    Minimum focus distance
    0.16 m
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <0.18 m – >1.1 m
    This camera lens has a lower minimum focus distance than the average camera lens (0.2 m vs 0.3 m). The average lens has a minimum focus distance of 0.3 m.
    0.16 m vs 0.3 m
  • 9 mm narrower lens barrel
    Lens diameter
    68 mm
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
    This camera lens is slimmer than the average camera lens (68 mm vs 77 mm). The average lens has a diameter of 77 mm.
    68 mm vs 77 mm
  • 123 g lighter
    Weight
    387 g
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
    This camera lens is lighter than the average camera lens (387 g vs 510 g). The average lens weighs 510 g.
    387 g vs 510 g
  • 2 more aspherical elements
    Aspherical elements
    4
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This camera lens has more aspherical elements than the average camera lens (4 vs 2). The average lens has 2 aspherical elements.
    4 vs 2
  • 0.81 x higher maximum reproduction ratio
    Maximum reproduction ratio
    1 x
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <0.11 x – >0.39 x
    This camera lens has a higher maximum reproduction ratio than the average camera lens (1 x vs 0.2 x). The average lens has a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.192 x.
    1 x vs 0.192 x
  • 0.14 m shorter minimum focus distance
    Minimum focus distance
    0.16 m
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <0.18 m – >1.1 m
    This camera lens has a lower minimum focus distance than the average camera lens (0.2 m vs 0.3 m). The average lens has a minimum focus distance of 0.3 m.
    0.16 m vs 0.3 m
  • Has fluorine coating
    Fluorine coating
    yes
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This camera lens has a fluorine coating, the average camera lens does not. 32.6% of camera lenses use a fluorine coating.
  • 9 mm narrower lens barrel
    Lens diameter
    68 mm
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
    This camera lens is slimmer than the average camera lens (68 mm vs 77 mm). The average lens has a diameter of 77 mm.
    68 mm vs 77 mm
  • 123 g lighter
    Weight
    387 g
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
    This camera lens is lighter than the average camera lens (387 g vs 510 g). The average lens weighs 510 g.
    387 g vs 510 g
  • Not weather-sealed
    Weather sealing (splashproof)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This camera lens does not support weather sealing, the average camera lens does. 50.3% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
  • 7.29x less popular
    Leica APO Macro Elmarit TL 60mm F 2 8 ASPH is less popular than the average camera lens (1 vs 7.3).
    1 vs 7.29
  • 38.1% worse value for money
    Leica APO Macro Elmarit TL 60mm F 2 8 ASPH has a worse value-for-money score than the average camera lens (4.99 vs 6.9).
    4.99 vs 6.89
  • 3.91x more expensive
    Leica APO Macro Elmarit TL 60mm F 2 8 ASPH is more expensive than the average camera lens (£2,070 vs £530).
    £2,070 vs £530
  • 4.5% lower user score
    User score
    8.0/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
    When it matters
    When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
    Score distribution
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    Leica APO Macro Elmarit TL 60mm F 2 8 ASPH
    the average camera lens
    Leica APO Macro Elmarit TL 60mm F 2 8 ASPH has a lower user score than the average camera lens (8.00 vs 8.360).
    8 vs 8.36
  • 7.29x less popular
    Leica APO Macro Elmarit TL 60mm F 2 8 ASPH is less popular than the average camera lens (1 vs 7.3).
    1 vs 7.29
  • 38.1% worse value for money
    Leica APO Macro Elmarit TL 60mm F 2 8 ASPH has a worse value-for-money score than the average camera lens (4.99 vs 6.9).
    4.99 vs 6.89
  • 3.91x more expensive
    Leica APO Macro Elmarit TL 60mm F 2 8 ASPH is more expensive than the average camera lens (£2,070 vs £530).
    £2,070 vs £530
  • 4.5% lower user score
    User score
    8.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
    When it matters
    When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Leica APO Macro Elmarit TL 60mm F 2 8 ASPH
    the average camera lens
    Leica APO Macro Elmarit TL 60mm F 2 8 ASPH has a lower user score than the average camera lens (8.00 vs 8.360).
    8 vs 8.36
  • Not weather-sealed
    Weather sealing (splashproof)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This camera lens does not support weather sealing, the average camera lens does. 50.3% of camera lenses support weather sealing.

Video reviews

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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photoark.co.uk
09/05/2017
Summary of the review
Leica APO-Macro-Elmarit-TL 60mm f2.8 LensGo to product viewer dialog for this item. - PhotoArk!
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watchprozine.com
22/02/2019
Summary of the review
Quick review - Leica TL2 with 60mm/f2.8 macro lens. - WatchProZine
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digitalkamera.de
16/03/2018
Summary of the review
Review: Leica Apo-Macro-Elmarit-TL 60 mm f/2.8 Asph.
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fotografidigitali.it
10/09/2018
Summary of the review
Leica CL: Oskar Barnack would make it like this today (Test with 60mm Macro)
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shoot.be
19/02/2018
Summary of the review
Leica CL Review: Less is More
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cameranu.nl
10/05/2026
Summary of the review
Leica Elmarit-TL 60mm f/2.8 ASPH APO Macro L-mount
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Third-party reviews

What we like about Leica APO Macro Elmarit TL 60mm F 2 8 ASPH

  • Excellent sharpness and detail throughout the f-stop range
  • True 1:1 macro reproduction without requiring additional accessories
  • Versatile focal length (90mm equivalent on APS-C) suitable for portraits
  • High-quality all-metal construction and solid build feel
  • Beautiful, smooth bokeh and natural color rendering
  • Minimal post-processing required due to neutral color reproduction

What we don't like about Leica APO Macro Elmarit TL 60mm F 2 8 ASPH

  • Relatively slow autofocus speed, particularly during macro use or in poor light
  • Automatic aperture limitation to f/4 when focusing at the closest macro distance
  • High price point compared to similar systems from other manufacturers
  • Lens hood is often sold separately and can be expensive
  • Autofocus can occasionally hunt for focus depending on the camera body used

Verdict

The Leica APO-Macro-Elmarit-TL 60mm f/2.8 ASPH is a high-performance prime lens designed for the APS-C L-mount system, offering a 90mm full-frame equivalent focal length. It features a complex optical design of 10 elements in 9 groups, including four aspherical surfaces and an apochromatic (APO) correction that ensures exceptional sharpness and color fidelity by eliminating chromatic aberrations. Key characteristics include a true 1:1 macro reproduction ratio with a minimum focusing distance of 16 cm (6.3 inches) and an internal focusing mechanism that keeps the lens length constant during operation. The lens is praised for its robust metal construction, tactile feel, and superb bokeh, making it versatile for both macro work and portraits; however, it has been noted for having relatively slow autofocus speeds during close-up shooting and lacks weather sealing.

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