Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/11/15

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Subject: [Leica] 21 mm lens for M9
From: hopsternew at gmail.com (Geoff Hopkinson)
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 07:37:19 +1000
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However the Zeiss 21 4.5 is not recommended on the M9 due to its design
causing excessive edge problems.
That info from Popflash who quote Zeiss USA. Apparently it is the only one
from their range with this issue.
I've owned one (on the M7) and its lack of distortion was a very strong
attractant. Sharp and contrasty too.
Mine was not as flare resistant as I like in very difficult light and I sold
it.
http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman/image/92958185

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


On 16 November 2010 03:30, Montie Talbert <montoid at earthlink.net> wrote:

> Hi Harrison...
>
> Lots of discussion on this specific topic on Rangefinder Forum,
> I own the VC and Zeiss 21 4.5 ZM  The Zeiss produces sharper
> and higher contrast images hands down and I believe has the
> least distortion (4.5) of any 21 including Leica (please no flames)
>
> If the 2.8 is anywhere close to the 4.5, you'll love it!
> Glad you posted  because I've been meaning to trade the
> 4.5 for the 2.8 (miss the speed) great for travel
> though.  Thanks for reminding me ;-)
>
> Montie
>
>
>
> >>Which 21 should I consider?  Is the Zeiss 21 2.8 a good lens?  Is it
> close to the Elmarit in performance?  How does it compare to the VC 21?
> I'd prefer having the 2.8 aperture.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Harrison.
>
>
>
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