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21mm lens suggestion???


siulonbow

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How is emmarit 21mm 2.8? I tried to search on this forum of 21mm lens, but I don't see much. Do ppl use 21mm for wide angle for buildings and landscape?

After I read all the negative hype from the experts about the Leitz 21 mm F2.8 non ASPH Elmarit I went out and started using mine and it has become my #1 lens. You can pick them up reasonably in today's used market.

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I agree completely with Ivar's comments; the Biogon C is an absolutely superb (and small)lens. ron

 

++1, since your main subject is buildings (lots of straight lines).

I have one and I love it when i am outside.

 

When I come inside, I miss Elmarit ASPH, though...

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After I read all the negative hype from the experts about the Leitz 21 mm F2.8 non ASPH Elmarit I went out and started using mine and it has become my #1 lens. You can pick them up reasonably in today's used market.

 

I second the choice of the 21/2.8 Elmarit-M pre asph. It is an impressive lens, with low distortion and very well corrected corners on the M8. Besides, even if this might not be your primary concern in architectural photography, it performs beautifully wide open.

As a plus, it can be get at attractive prices second hand.

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...my uncle told me that the vogitland doesn't have the leica feeling....

Disagree with your uncle here ;). I use both Elmarit 21/2.8 asph and CV 21/4 P. Sizewise the latter is the only true 'Leica' available, it's handy like a Leica, f/4 is a bit soft but bokeh is smooth and the lens is plenty sharp at f/5.6 and on. Beware that it vignettes a lot if you use it with the R-D1 though, you'll need to tweak your pics in PP then. Used C1 v4 and Silkypix for vignetting on that one. No cropping at all. FWIW. http://tinyurl.com/yl24a4u

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