Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/06/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]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 > > -- > To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html