Leica 21mm Elmarit-M f/2.8 ASPH

Superb lens ! Very sharp, from the center to the edges and very lightweight compared to its companions. The mechanical quality is that of a swiss chronograph. No tolerances ! And focussing with the focussing tab is fast, convenient and efficient. The...

The last reviewer must have lost his glasses.

I use an awful lot of camera gear. I mainly do landscape work. I thought I would be buying the ultimate super wide-angle lens in the aspherical Leica M 21mm.

A close to superb lens. Why "only" close to? Because it is NOT better than the 21mm for Contax G and for the price difference you get the G2 Body as well... In a way it is pointless to argue which 21 is better than the other in 35mm format but in my...

Last time I used this lens was in the market in Istanbul, Turkey without a flash. The results were simply breath taking. If you can afford it (ASPH), then step up to the plate and go for it. Nothing touches it. Also have 50/2.0, 35/2 ASPH, and 75 1.4...

I began to use my first 21mm in 1980 (Zuiko 21mm f3.5). I use them most of the time and I believe my best pictures have been taken with 21s and 20s. After extensive use of both 21s by Zuiko, the 20 AF by Nikor, and comparing the performance of other...

Excellent contrast specially with those back lited opjects. Fine texture delinearation with a clean snap feels. The Flektogon excel in freedom of distorsion but the contrast and resolution is on the weak side. An absolute Top 21 for the Leica-M.