Leica Apo-Macro-Elmarit-R 100mm f/2.8

Leica Apo-Macro-Elmarit-R 100mm f/2.8 is a manual focus prime lens for full frame cameras.

Optical design

Has 7 aperture blades, mid-grade lenses usually have this amount of blades. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle. Bright lens thanks to the high aperture value Thanks to the macro capabilities this lens can make tiny things look big.

Physical characteristics

Weights 760 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag. With a lens filter diameter of 60 mm you are one step from the next standard filter size, buy step-up ring and bigger filter you may want to use a step-up ring and 67 or 77mm filter. 104 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag.