Best lens for astrophotography for the Leica M system

[wolan]

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Hi

which is in your opinion the best Leica or non-Leica lens for the M system for astrophotography?

Thanks.

 

Edited August 2, 2023 by wolan
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[darylgo]

I don't know the best, the new Sigma 14mm f1.4 is designed for astrophotography...only available in Sony E and Leica L mount presently.  The 50/1.4 Asph does well, the 21/1.4 has significant coma.  

[spydrxx]

Do you want broad sky, wide angle shots, or to capture the moon craters and planets? Obviously there is more than one best. The 400/6.8 Telyt is no slouch. I did sell mine though after modifying an old Spiratone 400/6.3, which was lighter, easier to focus, and had a little better contrast. For broad sky I've used both Leica 35 and 24 models. I found broad sky shots either pedantic or pretty boring though. Good luck with your choice/s.

[Lightningstrike]

I do a lot of Astrophotography with my M Camera.

My absolute favorite lens is the voigtländer 21mm 1.8. Already very nice and usable at f1.8 , almost perfect at f2.0

Recently i added the laowa 15mm f2 in M-Mount, also great for Astro

[RexGig0]

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