Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/02/25

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Subject: [Leica] Voigtlander-Cosina wide lenses
From: nathan at nathanfoto.com (Nathan Wajsman)
Date: Sat Feb 25 12:49:05 2006
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Rob,

The 4/21mm is an excellent lens, and a great buy. If you can live with 
the f4 max. aperture, there is not much to think about.

Nathan

Rob Pritchett wrote:

> Good day, and a very happy Saturday to all...
>
> Having 'liquidated' my Lecia collection some years ago (to fund my 
> childrens' trip through private high school), I am left with only my 
> trusty M2 and a couple of lenses... 50mm 2.8 Elmar (old version) and 
> the obligatory 35mm Summicron.
>
> Having been very fond of my 21mm 2.8  Super Angular, I am interested 
> in diving back into the 'super wide' arena but simply cannot justify 
> the outlay for a replacement for my now-on-somebody-else's-camera SA.  
> I have been thinking of the VC 21mm, as it seems to be an acceptable 
> substitute.
>
> So, I was wondering if any (or many) on this list were regular VC 
> users - 21mm or otherwise - and what your words of wisdom might be in 
> the regards these lenses.
>
> Thank you very much for your time and kind consideration.
>
> Rob Pritchett
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