artears Posted October 22, 2009 Share #1 Posted October 22, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) I am interested in a 21mm lens to be used on M8 due to the effective focal length of 28mm.. The options I am considering will be 21mm zeiss biogon new or 21mm elmarit asph used. There is also 21mm lux, which is a dream lens of course... I checked reidreviews, however I would like to see some colored pictures and 100% crops wide open. I would not mind if you compare it to 21 lux at comparable apertures, especially at f/2.8 and f/4 as well... That comparison will be greatly appreciated in fact... If the 21 lux wasn't that expensive... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted October 22, 2009 Posted October 22, 2009 Hi artears, Take a look here 21mm lens on M8?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
danyves Posted October 23, 2009 Share #2 Posted October 23, 2009 Or second hand Elmarit 2.8/21mm Pre-ASPH. A good lens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean_reid Posted October 23, 2009 Share #3 Posted October 23, 2009 I am interested in a 21mm lens to be used on M8 due to the effective focal length of 28mm.. The options I am considering will be 21mm zeiss biogon new or 21mm elmarit asph used. There is also 21mm lux, which is a dream lens of course... I checked reidreviews, however I would like to see some colored pictures and 100% crops wide open. I would not mind if you compare it to 21 lux at comparable apertures, especially at f/2.8 and f/4 as well... That comparison will be greatly appreciated in fact... If the 21 lux wasn't that expensive... Its always useful to look at many sources but there are indeed crops of pictures made wide open and seen at actual (100%) size in those three reviews. Look for the ice. <G> Cheers, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauribix Posted October 23, 2009 Share #4 Posted October 23, 2009 Or a second hand Zeiss Biogon 21...(which I'm selling ) take a look at this thread: http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m8-forum/103132-21mm-zeiss-cv-leica-pre-asph-new-post.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
guidowi Posted October 23, 2009 Share #5 Posted October 23, 2009 Or a second hand Zeiss Biogon 21...(which I'm selling ) take a look at this thread: http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m8-forum/103132-21mm-zeiss-cv-leica-pre-asph-new-post.html Or a third hand superangulon 3,4 from the seventies, no ttl lightmeter usable but a fantastic glass. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjrose Posted October 24, 2009 Share #6 Posted October 24, 2009 Why not try the 21/4P Color-Skopar? I found that it was just the ticket for those occasional shots that could not be covered by a 28. A bargain at $420, and at f/8 I bet you will find it acceptable. If you find that you are using it, but that it falls short of your needs, then you can sell it for little loss, and get yourself the new Leica 18mm. I have the Voigtlander 15/4.5 VM and the 21/4P, and the Leica 21-24-28 viewfinder so that I don't have to change viewfinders on the M8. You can also get them coded by DAG or Sherry Krauther. The 15 codes to a WATE. Bob Rose Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
artears Posted October 24, 2009 Author Share #7 Posted October 24, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Thank you for all the replies. I could not check here before. I really appreciate your comments. I did not have much time to check, so I could not find a nice comparison between Zeiss biogon and Leica elmarit 21mm wide open. There is also a slower Zeiss f/4.5 I guess, which seems to be quite good. I need to check a few colored pictures first though... @Mauribix: Do you mind me asking, why you are selling the lens? Anything negative to mention about it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Thompson Posted October 27, 2009 Share #8 Posted October 27, 2009 The 21 Elmarit is a superb lens - here are some done with mine on my M8. It's depth of field is very wide and sometimes it's almost autofocus ! Brilliant ! 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! 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/101134-21mm-lens-on-m8/?do=findComment&comment=1092414'>More sharing options...
Ecar Posted October 27, 2009 Share #9 Posted October 27, 2009 Why not try the 21/4P Color-Skopar?... +1. Great little lens for daylight street photography. Very sharp too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
innerimager Posted October 28, 2009 Share #10 Posted October 28, 2009 I must say I have my eye on a 21 summilux, I love the way it draws wide open, and I'd be using it for low light concert work as well as street shooting much more than landscape so the 1.4 is very appealing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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