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Leica Elmarit-M 21mm f/2.8 : Specifications and Opinions

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The Leica Elmarit-M 21mm f/2.8 is a wide-angle lens for FF and APS-C, discontinued. The focus is done by Manual Focus, it does not have image stabilization.

2 users have given it an average vote of 9.5 out of 10.

Specifications
Focal lenght	21 mm
Angle of view	91.7°
Format	FF, APS-C
Max. aperture	f/2.8
Aperture blades	8
Lenses/Groups	8 elements in 6 groups
Min. focus distance	0.70 meters
Reproduction ratio
Features
Stabilization	No
Focus	Manual Focus
Internal Focus	No
Built and notes
Tripod ring	No
Extenders	No
Filters	60 mm
Lens hood	No
Weather sealing	No
Weight	290 g
Dimensions	46 x 62 mm
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Giallo63

sent on March 20, 2024

Pros: Overall optical quality, low distortion and flare, construction, limited footprint, plasticity in overall rendering

Cons: Edge rendering at larger apertures, need for external viewfinder

Opinion: It is an excellent lens for use in the street, in which it almost makes you forget its considerable angle of view and offers a unique three-dimensionality for these focal lengths, very pleasant and effective. For the other areas of choice, i.e. architecture and landscape, however, it is necessary to take into account the spherical aberration which, at larger apertures, causes a perceptible drop in sharpness in the most peripheral areas of the format; This factor is perhaps more evident in digital, while on film it should be less noticeable (I think the design of this lens dates back to the early 80s). Maybe the later asph version. should mitigate this. I have found - however - that in these cases it is necessary to close at least at f:5.6, better at f:8: in this way you get that center-edge uniformity that is usually preferable in these photographic genres. It goes without saying, however, that to close at f:8 in a dimly lit church you need to have a tripod with you (and be able to use it) or raise the ISO to ensure a sufficient safety time to avoid blur; In the landscape, on the other hand, as a rule, it is possible to use that opening without particular precautions, except in situations of low light/shadow/evening. In the conditions described, however, the optics are extremely sharp and correct, it is a perfect match to the 35mm focal length.

Ivan61

sent on June 15, 2023

Pros: Cost, yield, size and weight

Cons: It's a perspective of the 70s and you have to know what to expect

Opinion: It is the second specimen of Elmarit 21 mm f / 2.8 (I specify immediately that both my specimens are the so-called Close Focus or the very first specimens with minimum focus at 40 cm, then from the second batch they immediately returned to the canonical 70 cm, with these specimens on Leica M we must remember that under 70 cm only an estimate focus or with electronic viewfinder / LW works) that I have, the first used on film with M6 and then with MP240 then sold to make room for more modern optics, but in the end I bought it back! And now I use it on my M10P Compared to the next Asph is less engraved and correct at the edges especially and at TA (to already closing a stop the situation changes and they are equivalent), but it is much more plastic making a good impression of three-dimensionality, obviously the modern Super Elmar 21 literally outclasses it in everything, but apart from that with an aperture of 3.4 it is very dark and then it is very correct, but it offers less that sense of three-dimensionality that should be the strength of a wide angle pushed ... only 21 of the real house that (in my opinion) really outclasses in all this 21 is the Summilux (which I have had for a long time), but as cost, weight and size is not comparable. In conclusion I think that this specimen will remain with me for many and many years, but if you want to take an optics like this my advice is to always use it with apertures from f / 4 to f / 8 and it will never disappoint you ... unless photographing very central people and scenes you deliberately want to have the less perfect edges so as to direct your gaze to the center and this is the only reason for my 9 instead of the canonical 10 that could deserve if we consider the age and its current relatively acceptable prices for a Leica Optics. My pictures speak for themselves! P.S. When I sold the first specimen I then discovered after that it had a slight clouding on the inner lenses due to age, nothing serious is that I did easily clean, but in fact comparing the two specimens this is much sharper ... Considering that it is not easy to notice given the minimum size of the rear lens and if it does not have a reference with an identical specimen, my advice is to always buy it in certain and certified stores or at least send it for a review by a serious repairer and you will enjoy it with satisfaction for a long time

Photos taken with Leica Elmarit-M 21mm f/2.8

Basilica of the Cisterns

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31 comments, 2599 views

Cathedral of Parma

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21 comments, 1108 views

HI RES 5.8 MP

The Cave

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29 comments, 1808 views

Basilica of the Cistern

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12 comments, 974 views

HI RES 23.8 MP

Figures

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HI RES 10.3 MP

Milan Bicocca

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9 comments, 380 views

HI RES 4.1 MP

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Ex-Asylum of Mombello

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3 comments, 1252 views

HI RES 9.1 MP

Lonely sunset

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26 comments, 1807 views

Leaving [square version]

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2 comments, 967 views

Riomaggiore

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1 comments, 1002 views

HI RES 9.3 MP

The Bosphorus Bridge

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HI RES 11.5 MP

Cathedral of Piacenza

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4 comments, 306 views

HI RES 5.8 MP

Monumental Library, Parma

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9 comments, 341 views

HI RES 5.8 MP

Sunset in black and white

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28 comments, 2212 views

The sea in autumn b / w

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Alba to Forca Canapine

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HI RES 21.8 MP

Campobasso

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HI RES 22.8 MP

Leave

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HI RES 8.7 MP

Dome of the Baptistery of Parma

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HI RES 5.8 MP

Rise

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HI RES 8.6 MP

The Towers

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HI RES 12.1 MP

1787

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HI RES 9.3 MP

Former Agricultural Consortium

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HI RES 23.3 MP

Blue time in Assisi

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HI RES 22.0 MP

Porch

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HI RES 42.2 MP

Trinità dei Monti

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HI RES 23.8 MP

Milan Bicocca

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4 comments, 341 views

HI RES 5.8 MP

Beachless

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HI RES 12.1 MP

Parma

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3 comments, 301 views

HI RES 8.7 MP

Untitled

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HI RES 3.8 MP

Addiction

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26 comments, 1377 views

White collar

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2 comments, 793 views

HI RES 7.9 MP

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Bestoso Bridge

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2 comments, 967 views

HI RES 12.1 MP

Who are you?

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HI RES 12.2 MP

God observes You

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HI RES 7.8 MP

Conciliation route

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HI RES 21.2 MP

St. Peter's

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HI RES 23.8 MP

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