Which ones??

[KenzoMatsuta]

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Hi,

I'm an italian guy and i'm new in this forum.

I use an M9 with 35/1.2 voightlander nokton. Now i would like to buy a 21/2.8 or a 24/2.8 leica.

My preferred photos are architetture and cityscape.

So which ones?? Some suggestions??

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[lct]

Welcome to the forum. The Elmarit 21/2.8 asph and pre-asph are not the best lenses for architecture because their mustache distortion is difficult to adjust in PP. I understand that the Elmarit 24/2.8 asph has not this problem but i have no experience with it.

[xalo]

Hello and welcome, too.

 

I used the Elmarit 24/2,8 for a while (on film, mostly, and crop sensor) and found it to have basically no distortion for all practical purposes. This was not for architecture as such, but cityscapes with buildings, lamp poles and the like were part of most subjects. It's an absolutely terrific lens.

 

Cheers,

Alexander

[algrove]

There is the R 28/2.8 PC lens which works well on the M.

[MarkP]

There is the R 28/2.8 PC lens which works well on the M.

 

But he states that he uses an M9! Manolo wrote an excellent piece on using the 2.8/28 PC-Super-Angulon-R on the M9: http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/261755-using-2-8-28-pc-super.html

 

The 4.5/21 ZM C-Biogon has almost zero distortion, razor sharp, very compact, but moderate of red edge. Great for architecture if you are only shooting B&W.

 

The 2.8/25 ZM Biogon may be a better option. Very sharp, minimal distortion, and also much cheaper than the Leicas.

 

I don't have experience with the Voigtlanders in this focal length.

 

IF you're thinking of the Leica 21 & 24 Elmarits, what about the Leica 3.4/21 or 3.4/24 SEMs which are spectacular lenses but more expensive?

[algrove]

There is the R 28/2.8 PC lens which works well on the M.

 

Sorry I have M on my mind these days. Ignore my post.

 

If you want a stellar M lens go for the 21/3.4 SEM.

[KenzoMatsuta]

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Thanks so much to all!!!

[efreed2754]

Hi and welcome.

 

Have used 24 2.8 for a dozen years and have consistently been pleased with the results and the lack of distortion. Price seems good and can sometimes get away without separate finder by chimping which may be ok with buildings.

 

Since you have a 35 you may find 21 a better alternative though. Have not used a 21 for a very long time as prefer 18, however new 21 SEM is superb too if more expensive as noted. Also a finder more important with 21 so figure that expense too.

 

Ed

[tobey bilek]

Buildings demand a pc lens if you want parallel verticals without photoshop or wasting 1/2 the sensor. 28 R is is pretty good and I have adapted mine to Nikon. A PC lens is best used from a tripod. It has some simple curvature.

 

PT Lens program will correct the distortion in the two lenses you inquired. I believe no other program will do compound distortion.

[algrove]

Agree with tobey about the R 28/2.8 PC.

[leica lux]

As you already have 35mm, I would recommend a 21mm lense for a bigger difference in focal lenght.

 

21mm is spectaculat for architecture and landscape if you like wide/dramatic perspectives.