It is somewhat of a sleeper as you can get it in pristine condition for 500 euros/dollars and below. It renders interesting images at normal distances and infinity showing a character I'd describe as decidedly unexcited but 100% Leica-esk. The best thing about the 60mm Elmarit R is its versatility. It's not super crispy sharp but Leica-sharp in its best sense - for a 50-year-old lens. At f 5,6, it delivers corner-to-corner sharp images at 1:2. I own the 60mm Elmarit R Macro, a 1:2 macro. I am aware of the Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art Lens, I have never tried one but I am certain it's equally a stellar lens, I was told it is a bit difficult to focus manually, but I have never tried it myself.
I am wondering if a 100mm f/2.8 APO Macro Elmarit-R coupled with a R-mount to L adapter would deliver comparable results, in theory, without the ELPRO it should deliver the same 1:2 ratio, but would it lead to be a better setup in the end of the benefits would be relatively marginal? (besides being a F2.8 naturally) However, this setup is quite tedious to use and feels very unnatural due to the added ring of the Leica-Macro-adapter itself and the odd-shaped macro-elmar-m lens extension tube, which slightly shows its age. Results are relatively very good, there is really nothing to complain about and the elmar delivers quite well on the SL2s body. The final result would be 8x10 prints, framed and displayed on a wall. My interests would be to photograph old coins, flowers, small electronic equipment (closeups of PCBs, nixie tubes, etc.) and fruits/vegetables.
I wanted to do some Macro work, fortunately I own a leica macro-elmar-m 90mm f/4 and a Leica-Macro-Adapter (made specifically for the macro-elmar-m 90mm f/4).
I own a SL2s and a few M-lenses (that I use with the Leica M-mount to L adapter) I'm very pleased with the results.
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