DRWWE Posted January 23, 2020 Share #1 Posted January 23, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) As I'm transitioning away from Nikon to my new CL, I'm contemplating a macro lens as I really enjoy close-up photography. There is, of course, Leica's APO-Macro-Elmarit-TL 60mm f/2.8 ASPH. I haven't had a chance to try one and hoped someone on this forum could comment on it. What other options are there for the CL? I have heard that Sigma is coming out with a 70mm f/2.8 DG Macro Art Lens at a very tempting price, but I have no experience with their lenses. Any opinions and additional options (M lens with adapter?) will be appreciated. Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jacek.PL Posted January 23, 2020 Share #2 Posted January 23, 2020 Try Laowa 60/2.8 macro 2:1 Nikon or Canon mount. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregm61 Posted January 24, 2020 Share #3 Posted January 24, 2020 I know of no auto extension tubes, which would be really nice to have with the 55-135mm f3.5-4.5, which is a REALLY nice lens and focuses to 1 meter at all focal lengths, so zoomed in you can get a decent reproduction ratio. Definitely not a bug-shooting lens but you could be worse off at a place like the Arboretum. I guess a higher quality close-up lens to screw into the front element might be acceptable, but I'd rather not. I wish someone like Kenko would come out with their two extension tube sets in L-mount. All of the L-mount full-frame lenses would be an option, but preferably I want to stay with the TL lenses with my CL. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno_photoguy Posted January 24, 2020 Share #4 Posted January 24, 2020 2 hours ago, DRWWE said: Leica's APO-Macro-Elmarit-TL 60mm f/2.8 ASPH. I have the Leica's APO-Macro-Elmarit-TL 60mm f/2.8 ASPH., and it is an amazing lens. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AeroMirage Posted January 24, 2020 Share #5 Posted January 24, 2020 I have the Elmarit-TL 60mm f/2.8 ASPH. also and agree that it is awesome. I have only had it a short while but so far love it. I picked one up used on ebay for $1800 (54% of what new cost is!) and it is in absolute mint condition. Here's a few macros I just shot. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/306372-macro-lenses-for-leica-cl/?do=findComment&comment=3898119'>More sharing options...
bags27 Posted January 24, 2020 Share #6 Posted January 24, 2020 1 minute ago, AeroMirage said: I have the Elmarit-TL 60mm f/2.8 ASPH. also and agree that it is awesome. I have only had it a short while but so far love it. I picked one up used on ebay for $1800 (54% of what new cost is!) and it is in absolute mint condition. Here's a few macros I just shot. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! that's a truly fantastic lens at an unbelievably good price. If I had seen that, I'd have had my credit card out in a heartbeat. However, I just don't think it's worth the retail price. As great as it is, in the end, it is a lens that will draw on fewer than 1/2 the pixels if used on a full frame, and that's always got to be a consideration, especially when it comes to macro photography. The two R mount macros are fantastic, too. The 60mm is a steal, and the 100 is well-priced, and it is certainly among the very best macros ever made. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Chef Posted January 24, 2020 Share #7 Posted January 24, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) I borrowed a CL last summer and the lens that was attached was the TL 60. Not the ideal lens for street photography, but it’s a really nice lens to use. I recently tried a 55-135 and didn’t like it for a number of reasons. My next lens will be the TL 60. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ropo54 Posted January 24, 2020 Share #8 Posted January 24, 2020 Here are some with the CL w TL 60 2.8. A terrific lens. Rob Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/306372-macro-lenses-for-leica-cl/?do=findComment&comment=3898133'>More sharing options...
bags27 Posted January 24, 2020 Share #9 Posted January 24, 2020 48 minutes ago, ropo54 said: Here are some with the CL w TL 60 2.8. A terrific lens. Rob Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Fantastic. Rob. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bags27 Posted January 24, 2020 Share #10 Posted January 24, 2020 1 hour ago, Le Chef said: I borrowed a CL last summer and the lens that was attached was the TL 60. Not the ideal lens for street photography, but it’s a really nice lens to use. I recently tried a 55-135 and didn’t like it for a number of reasons. My next lens will be the TL 60. I have the 55-135. After 3 weeks, and before the end of the "trial" I was about to return it. Then, I sort of figured it out. It takes a while to get the setting right for focus, and then it's awesome. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Chef Posted January 24, 2020 Share #11 Posted January 24, 2020 (edited) For me there were 3 things: it felt cumbersome, the zoom mechanism felt gritty, the images did not seem special compared to the ones I had taken with the 60mm. In the end I passed: it’s a personal choice, and will now sell a kidney to buy the 60mm. Edited January 24, 2020 by Le Chef 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRWWE Posted January 24, 2020 Author Share #12 Posted January 24, 2020 3 hours ago, ropo54 said: Here are some with the CL w TL 60 2.8. A terrific lens. Rob Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Beautiful shots. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommonego@gmail.com Posted January 24, 2020 Share #13 Posted January 24, 2020 (edited) I have 2 lenses from my Canon FD days, a 40mm Makro Kilar, nice 50's lens, but for most things it has too short of working distance. The other is is a Vivitar 90-180 f4.5. This lens solves to working distance problem but is a just OK macro lens, not really crisp and very heavy for the CL, luckily it has its own tripod collar. I am thinking of looking into a 100mm R lens, which would help the working distance, and the several iterations all have a good reputation. The other is a Nikon 100mm which I have used extensively. Not really interested in autofocus with a macro. 90-180 Vivitar Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited January 24, 2020 by tommonego@gmail.com 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/306372-macro-lenses-for-leica-cl/?do=findComment&comment=3898373'>More sharing options...
dfdann Posted January 24, 2020 Share #14 Posted January 24, 2020 I just received a Nikkor 55mm micro 2.8 which works well in limited time I have had it. Beautiful condition. Eight days and $100 from Japan. Looking forward to checking it out. Dan Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marac Posted January 25, 2020 Share #15 Posted January 25, 2020 Sigma do a 70mm macro f2.8 for Leica L mount, it is part of the Art series of lenses, priced around £500, not tried it yet but I'm sure it will give the Leica 60mm a good run. 1/4 the price. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommonego@gmail.com Posted January 25, 2020 Share #16 Posted January 25, 2020 Wanted a traveling size macro with better working distance than the 40, 55, 60 focal length. Just ordered a Nikon 100 micro manual lens, I have used these extensively in medical photography and they all were excellent. A really good price from Japan. Was thinking of taking the Vivitar but at 2.5lbs it is a bit of a beast. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffreyg Posted January 25, 2020 Share #17 Posted January 25, 2020 13 hours ago, Marac said: Sigma do a 70mm macro f2.8 for Leica L mount, it is part of the Art series of lenses, priced around £500, not tried it yet but I'm sure it will give the Leica 60mm a good run. 1/4 the price. Will that mount to a CL? I heard there were issues with the SA to L adapter? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marac Posted January 26, 2020 Share #18 Posted January 26, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, geoffreyg said: Will that mount to a CL? I heard there were issues with the SA to L adapter? I believe the lens is for the Leica L mount system so it should fit on the CL, SL, SL2, T, TL, & TL2 as well as the S1, S1R by Panasonic and also the Sigma FP camera. I hope to get one for testing next week so I will confirm it works on a CL & T, they are the only L mount camera bodies I have. Edited January 26, 2020 by Marac Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michali Posted January 26, 2020 Share #19 Posted January 26, 2020 11 hours ago, geoffreyg said: Will that mount to a CL? I heard there were issues with the SA to L adapter? Yes it will work, it's being made in L mount as well & due to be released early next month. 10 hours ago, Marac said: I believe the lens is for the Leica L mount system so it should fit on the CL, SL, SL2, T, TL, & TL2 as well as the S1, S1R by Panasonic and also the Sigma FP camera. I hope to get one for testing next week so I will confirm it works on a CL & T, they are the only L mount camera bodies I have. I've been in contact with Sigma regarding the launch date for this lens in L mount, I was told it should be available by early February. It will work on all L mount cameras as a native lens. @Marac looking forward to getting your feedback once you've tested it. Best Mike 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffreyg Posted January 26, 2020 Share #20 Posted January 26, 2020 Exciting news! Thank you. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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