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M9 & Zeiss 21/4.5


Steve_F

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Hi all,

I know this has been bounced around the internet for a long time, but does anybody here have experience of the Zeiss 21/4.5 on the M9?

I've read all the issues with colours in the corners etc, but I wish to use it on an M6TTL too.

Having owned this lens (then sold it prior to M9 purchase) I know it produces outstanding results on film.

 

Is there a way to cure any problems?

 

BTW I only shoot DNG too

 

Thanks,

 

Steve.

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Cornerfix should deal with it. Outstanding lens, but I got tired of having to do so many corrections using it on the M9, so I sold it on.

I have the Zeiss 18 which has no issues on the M9. I still miss the 21, so I might get the 21 SEM at some point.

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A spectacular lens...

 

M9, 4.5/21 ZM C-Biogon

 

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Now the full story.

 

I bought it some time ago when I wanted a more compact lens than 21 than the Summilux for daytime work (before the SEM was in production). sharp as a tack, almost no distortion, relatively cheap, light and compact.

 

But, in the end the red-edge drove me up the wall. Even these B&Ws needed a fair bit of edge work in photoshop until they were suitable for large prints (which they certainly now are - A2).

 

I then bought a 21 SEM but I was so attached to the Zeiss it still took me almost a year until I sold it.

If you can. get the 21 SEM.

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Thank you both for the honesty in the replies. I know that my patience would be limited if I had to spend too much time in PP for the corner issues.

21 3.4 it is then. Better get saving :)

 

All the best,

Steve.

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