Mr.Q Posted December 5, 2016 Share #1 Posted December 5, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) I shoot mostly 35mm but like to carry a wide-angle lens for those occasional landscape, architecture, group shots, etc. My current choice is the 21 SEM. What focal length do you prefer, and why? (remember, only one FL, which excludes the WATE) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jrp Posted December 5, 2016 Share #2 Posted December 5, 2016 21mm is a good length for architecture / landscapes as it gives a little extra breathing room for correcting parallels. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spydrxx Posted December 5, 2016 Share #3 Posted December 5, 2016 If I was doing digital, of course I'd shorten the FL, but for film (on Leica bodies) I stick with 35. I use 28, 20 and 17on my non-Leica bodies. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelwj Posted December 5, 2016 Share #4 Posted December 5, 2016 I mate my 35mm with a 21mm. It's the original Leica wide, 18/24mm are both a bit too modern for me 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
otho Posted December 5, 2016 Share #5 Posted December 5, 2016 21 CV Ultron f/1.8. Many shoots in my trips, often in bad light. Like it a lot, sharp and very good quality lens. Only weight and vignette level at f/1.8 are little disadvantages. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenInTime Posted December 5, 2016 Share #6 Posted December 5, 2016 Used many 21mm lenses over the years : Currently just the ZM 21/4,5 because of it's small size, sharpness and lack of distortion ( great on film and B&W ) When it comes to digital, I will instead stitch a couple of 28mm frames. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim0266 Posted December 5, 2016 Share #7 Posted December 5, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Have a VC 21, but that FL is a bit too wide for my taste. 35 is also my FL of choice. Settled on the ZM 25/2.8. Feel like I can use this lens as an ultra wide and still get into a crowd of people without it feeling like it distorting the scene. 25-35-50 feels like a nice range. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EoinC Posted December 5, 2016 Share #8 Posted December 5, 2016 I have recently returned to the Land of Wide (I spent years shooting a Canon F1N with a 17mm as my only lens), and have a SA 21 f/3.4, thanks to GaryB in NZ. It is a fabulous lens, both on my M6 and my Monochrom 246. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgk Posted December 5, 2016 Share #9 Posted December 5, 2016 I shoot mostly 35mm but like to carry a wide-angle lens for those occasional landscape, architecture, group shots, etc. My current choice is the 21 SEM. 21mm SEM (+35mm Summilux + 75mm Summicron) as a carry around set.This covers an awful lot. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted December 5, 2016 Share #10 Posted December 5, 2016 WATE Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted December 5, 2016 Share #11 Posted December 5, 2016 You have not lived until you have used the Voightlander 10mm. . 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Q Posted December 5, 2016 Author Share #12 Posted December 5, 2016 21mm seems to be overwhelmingly popular so far. Please keep the posts coming. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsleica Posted December 6, 2016 Share #13 Posted December 6, 2016 WATE..! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobey bilek Posted December 6, 2016 Share #14 Posted December 6, 2016 24 3.8 ASPH in combination with 35 2.0 ASPH would be my set. Also have 28 2.8 ASPH and 21 2.8 Elmarit 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZach Posted December 6, 2016 Share #15 Posted December 6, 2016 24 3.8 ASPH in combination with 35 2.0 ASPH would be my set. +1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fotofanatiker Posted December 6, 2016 Share #16 Posted December 6, 2016 I love 24mm, I find it much easier to handle than anything wider as it still gives me a natural look. The 24mm Summilux consequently is one of my favourite lenses (which is a bit silly to say as I only have 3)... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xavier Posted December 6, 2016 Share #17 Posted December 6, 2016 For me, 21. It has been one of my preferred focal length for quite a few years, and before I get a RF camera. I use the 21/2.8 ZM Biogon, but would love something more compact (at the cost of max aperture) if it was possible to find one that does not have severe issues on digital sensors. I expect to end up with a 21 SEM. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted December 6, 2016 Share #18 Posted December 6, 2016 21 CV Ultron f/1.8. Many shoots in my trips, often in bad light. Like it a lot, sharp and very good quality lens. Only weight and vignette level at f/1.8 are little disadvantages. Same for me - I am using the CV 21/1.8 both on my M cameras and on my A7R. Use it in combination with my 35/2 version IV. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronazle Posted December 6, 2016 Share #19 Posted December 6, 2016 My minimum travel kit is a M9 with one lens. That one lens is usually a 35mm Cron; when I expand to my larger traveling kit I add a 50mm (usually a F:3.5 Heliar collapsible) and an 18mm F:4 Distagon. These three pretty much cover anything I encounter. Given my experiences, the 18mm is the perfect second WA. Regards, Ron 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanT Posted December 6, 2016 Share #20 Posted December 6, 2016 21 SEM is my choice - coupled with my M246, I find it simply amazingly sharp and distortion free with careful use. I simply love it. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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