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

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Subject: [Leica] 21 mm lens for M9
From: gregj_lorenzo at hotmail.com (Greg Lorenzo)
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 00:30:50 -0700
References: <4CE1693D.4000304@mcclary.net>, <07597AAC-731F-472C-9D31-3ED6238BF2EB@mac.com>, <4CE1859B.8080304@mcclary.net>, <7912118F-542C-40C4-9719-A7B97A673B87@mac.com>, <20101115181220.5f2ebcbc@linux-ujdg.site>

> On Nov 15, 2010, at 11:09 AM, Harrison McClary wrote:
>
> 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.

I've owned both of these lenses. I sold the Zeiss 21/2.8 and kept the VC 
21/4 lens.
 
IMO the best 21/2.8 lens for your money is the Zeiss 25/2.8 lens and two 
steps back.
 
Greg Lorenzo
Calgary, Canada                                           


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