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Leica 21mm f/1.4 Summilux-M Aspherical Manual Focus Lens - Black USA
The Leica 21mm f/1.4 Summilux-M Aspherical Lens is a super-wide angle lens designed for high-speed performance. Its bright f/1.4 aperture allows for an extremely shallow depth of field (DOF), and at a medium f/stop, the focal range is so great that entire scenes can be reproduced sharply. Because of its floating element design, the very high resolution is retained even in the close-up range.
The lens makes highly dramatic effects possible, like monumental foregrounds, strongly receding backgrounds and a wide horizon. With this lens, focusing and metering are performed by looking through the camera's viewfinder, while the actual framing is checked with an accessory viewfinder that mounts in the camera's hot-shoe.
This lens features "6-bit" coding, which allows the digital M camera to read this information optically and to identify which lens is being used. The camera can then (optionally) apply a "final stage" software based vignetting correction (for RAW images the lens used is simply recorded, no change is made).
- Compact wide-angle lens with 2 aspherical elements provide excellent optical performance
- Includes "6-bit code" which allows digital M-series cameras to identify which lens is being used, and also to store this information in image metadata
| Filter Size | Series 8 filters in lens hood |
| f/Stop Range | 1.4-16 |
| Minimum Focus Distance | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Magnification | 1:29 |
| Angle of View | 92° |
| Groups/Elements | 8/10 |
| Length | 2.6" (66mm) |
| Maximum Diameter | 2.7" (70mm) |
| Weight | 1.3 lb (580g) |
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Pros
- Easy to use
- Exceptional image quality
- glass quality
- Leica brand and support
- Low Light Photography
- Total build quality
Cons
- Maybe the price
Best Uses
- Architecture
- Indoors
- landscape
Comments about Leica 21mm f/1.4 Summilux-M Aspherical Manual Focus Lens - Black:
I'm fairly new to photoghraphy, but I like to spoil myself with good gear. I bought the M9 and just love everything about that camera. This lens is an absolute beauty. The best color rendition, crystal clear corner to corner. Vignetting is heavy from wide open to around f4 and then disappears completely at around f5.6 from what I can tell so far. I'm still learning where that cut-off is for the heavy vignetting. The build quality is second to none. Focus ring is a bit tight and requires a deliberate touch but I like that quality. I am continually awed by the quality of the images when I get back to the computer. Very sharp throughout all f-stops. If this fits your budget you won't be dissapointed. This is the best super wide angle I have ever used.
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- Price: $99.95
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- Original: $4.99
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What's in the Box
- Rear Lens Cap for M-Lenses
- Lens Hood (Screw-On)
- Lens Hood Cap for the 21mm f/1.4 Summilux-M Aspherical Lens
- Leather Lens Case
- 3-Year Limited Warranty
- 3-Year Passport Warranty
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