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Leica Macro-Elmarit-R 60mm f/2.8

A six-element macro lens produced from 1972 to 2009 for Leica's R-mount SLR system. It focuses down to 30cm for a 1:2 reproduction ratio natively, reaching 1:1 with a dedicated extension tube. The lens went through two main versions but kept the same optical formula throughout, and it earned a reputation for rendering that balanced clinical sharpness with smooth tonal transitions.

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Sebastião Salgado
Sebastião Salgado

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Last updated June 9, 2026