Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/06/04

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Leitz 21mm/3.4 Super Angulon
From: Jerry Lehrer <jerryleh@pacbell.net>
Date: Wed, 04 Jun 2003 20:34:33 -0700
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Don and Chris

I know that there is a website showing how to modify a 21mm f3.4
to enable it to be used fully in an M6.

Jerry

Don Dory wrote:

> Christian,
> The 21 SA ia a fabulous lens.  It is sharper than the 21 2.8 Elmarit.  It
> has virtually no distortion.  However, it was designed in the fifties and is
> not multicoated.  Therefore, it is not as contrasty or flare resistant as
> the latest 21 ASPH.  It is also not especially usable at 3.4, really, it
> should be used beyond F4 for good results.  Also, unless you get a grinder
> out, it will not meter with any of the current M's.
>
> The price you quoted is twice the price for the C/V 21 F4 which has a good
> reputation.  So, if the 21 focal length is not your main lens, or you need
> in camera metering then I would suggest  the C/V lens.  If you want  a
> stunning lens with no distortion that focuses down to about 8" then the 21
> SA is for you.
>
> Don
> dorysrus@mindspring.com
>
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Replies: Reply from "Bill Harting" <wharting@adelphia.net> (Re: [Leica] Leitz 21mm/3.4 Super Angulon)
In reply to: Message from "Christian Vik" <christian.vik@konge.net> ([Leica] Leitz 21mm/3.4 Super Angulon)
Message from "Don Dory" <dorysrus@mindspring.com> (Re: [Leica] Leitz 21mm/3.4 Super Angulon)