robgo2 Posted October 3, 2017 Share #1  Posted October 3, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) I am interested in a 21mm lens for my SL and am considering the Super Elmar 21 f/3.5, CV 21 f/1.8 Ultron and the Zeiss ZM 21 f/2.8. I realize that many people adore the SEM, but some of the images that I have seen appear a bit flat and "clinical," possibly the result of a high degree of correction using ED glass. Other people swear by the CV, but it is fairly large and heavy. Although I have searched, I have not been able to find any information about the Zeiss on the SL. It is an older design, and I wonder how it performs on the Leica sensor. Mostly, I want a lens that has a good dose of depth rendering and 3D pop.  Any thoughts will be appreciated.  Thanks, Rob  Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted October 3, 2017 Posted October 3, 2017 Hi robgo2, Take a look here Zeiss ZM 21 f/2.8 on SL?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
scott kirkpatrick Posted October 3, 2017 Share #2  Posted October 3, 2017 I have the Zeiss in a drawer.  I used it on my M8 as a 28mm-equivalent. No claims about "pop," which has some dependence on the eye of the beholder, but it was clearly superior to the CV and I didn't have either of later Leica 21s at that time. I'll check it out this afternoon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackDoc Posted October 3, 2017 Share #3  Posted October 3, 2017 I am using the Zeiss BIOGON 21mm ZM And i have thought about selling this lens, but thinking about it is a small tiny lens with very good performance, and in case of using a small system (haha... SL and small....) i prefer this 21mm and 90mm APO Cron. This fits perfect to me.   some examples (via Flickr) Stairs looking DOWN  Berlin Stairs   and the other side Stairs  Bad Water Death valley   St. Patrick Cathedral Dublin    Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott kirkpatrick Posted October 3, 2017 Share #4  Posted October 3, 2017 I found my copy. It still has its Leica-supplied IR filter installed. Took a few quick test shots around the house. Wide open it is a little soft in the corners, but at f/5.6 it is sharp and contrasty. In the first picture below I had good detail in the highlights that I brought down and in the shadows that I brought up...  S1010039 by scott kirkpatrick, on Flickr  and how's this for "pop:"  S1010044 by scott kirkpatrick, on Flickr  I used the 21/2.8 asph profile Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waterden Posted October 3, 2017 Share #5 Â Posted October 3, 2017 Have you thought about the Leica R Vario-Elmar 21-35/3.5-4. I use it on my SL and am very happy with the flexibility it allows. Lightroom has a profile for it as does the SL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgo2 Posted October 3, 2017 Author Share #6 Â Posted October 3, 2017 Have you thought about the Leica R Vario-Elmar 21-35/3.5-4. I use it on my SL and am very happy with the flexibility it allows. Lightroom has a profile for it as does the SL. Â No, I had not considered it, but I will check it out. In general, I prefer prime lenses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
caissa Posted October 4, 2017 Share #7 Â Posted October 4, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) You consider only ZM lenses - not a requisite for the SL. The Zeiss/Contax Distagon 2.8/21mm is a remarkable lens (but big) for the SL. I also find the R 19mm (version 2) very nice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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