Comparison of 21-35mm vs 19mm on DMR

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Gentlemen,

 

I would be happy to have your opinion on the R Wide angle zoom 21-35 mm on the DMR. How does it compare with the 19 mm Elmarit (2nd version)?

 

I do not give too much importance to the 2mm difference on the wide side, but what is your experience as far as sharpness and distorsion are concerned ?

 

I would mainly use it for architecture. I remember having been rather disappointed with my former Vario 28-90mm because the distorsion was quite visible at 28mm.

 

Thanks for your help

Gérard

[stuny]

Gérard -

 

Your asking this question is a good sign -- It tells me you're closer to replacing your R9/DMR.

[Sandokan]

Here are 2 shots from the 19 - I did not get the zoom because at this range I can walk to reframe and was not worried about the changes in perspective. If I want a wideangle view than that is what I get here. I also have the 35/1.4 so I have both ends covered but with a half and three stop advantage. I dont know which version of 19mm I have - but it has a ROM.

 

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[pascal_meheut]

I had the 21-35 on the DMR, sold it for the 19mm (last version) and regretted it. On film, I found the 19mm to be better, incredibly good. On the DMR, I was disappointed by the edges and angles before f/8 and the zoom was at least as good.

By comparison, the 15mm/2.8 ASPH was more suited to the DMR than the 19mm (I know, not the same price)

 

I cannot speak of distorsion as I do not shoot architecture but I did not notice it with the 19mm. I do remember if it was an issue with the 21-35.