[Leica] 21mm f1.4 Summilux - the next "must have?"

[mark at rabinergroup.com (Mark Rabiner)]

> Remember that Leica has exactly that in the 24 focal length right now.
Elmar,
> Elmarit and Summilux. I have the Elmar and it is superb. There is the
18 too
> of course. I wouldn't be surprised if they add an Elmar 21 as well. I
think
> that is more likely than a Summarit 21. The ASPH. technology and some
very
> rigorous design philosophy helps keep the form factors small and
performance
> high in their other wides. The prices are significantly lower
than their
> faster versions.

Pretty sure that any Elmar 21 won't sell for $379
> though!

Cheers
Geoff
http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman


Will a Summarit (ribbit) would at 2.5 be maybe too close to the existing 2.8
Elmarit (ribbit). (1/4 stop?) I think they'd know the smart move would be to
have it  be at least an f stop slower that 2.8. Well a 4 or 3.5.

I'd think and hope a 21 elmar would sell for a  grand and a half. Usd
ground choice usd. 1800 for the silver spray paint version on brass. Or do
they still make those?


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