Leica M8 + Elmarit 21mm Asph - sharpest combination for 18x27mm sensor cameras ?

[lovelyleica]

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I guess so.

 

Look at this picture of the "coupole des Galeries Lafayette" shot today in this monumental shopping mall in Paris at f2.8 1/60s ISO640 with Leica M8 + Elmarit 21mm ASPH. It wasn't taken with the best parameters for such a photo like tripod + low ISO + middle f-stop, but nevertheless the result is just great. (developed with ACR 3.6)

 

 

 

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[arnoldkramer]

I have been wanting to understand the difference (in terms of optical performance) between this 21mm Elmarit and the TRI-ELMAR-M 16-18-21mm when used at the 21mm focal length. If, other than the one stop speed difference, they are the same, why would one purchase the 21mm? The prices are the same.

[johnkuo]

The 21/2.8ASPH was the first lens I put on my new M8, and I was absolutely stunned by the result. It really shines on this body. As for the 16-18-21, I'm curious about it as well if someone cares to elaborate on the plus/minus. I think the 21 on the M8 with its f/2.8 is a great walkaround lens when you want something wider than 28.

[ho_co]

Jean-Luc--

Very nice shot! And you're right, it's incredibly sharp. Thanks for posting!

[wilfredo]

Jean Luc,

 

That's a great shot. I would be interested in hearing how the Tri-Elmar compares.

 

Wilfredo

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[ptomsu]

THis is a great shot an clearly shows the advantage of Leica M lenses

 

Peter

[marknorton]

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Fabulous shot, fabulous city. A step above the local Wal-Mart/Tesco/Carrefour/Lidl....