The Professional's Source Since 1973
  • Help
Ask Our Experts800.606.6969
Hello, Log InAccount & Orders
Video Chat with a Photography Expert - Live

Leica Super-Elmar-M 21mm f/3.4 ASPH. Lens

BH #LE2134M • MFR #11145
Print
Leica Super-Elmar-M 21mm f/3.4 ASPH. Lens
Key Features
  • Leica M-Mount Lens
  • Aperture Range: f/3.4 to f/16
  • One Double-Sided Aspherical Element
  • Four Low Dispersion Elements
A versatile wide-angle prime for Leica M-mount rangefinder cameras, the Super-Elmar-M 21mm f/3.4 ASPH. is a unique lens characterized by its sophisticated optical design and impressively sleek form factor. Utilizing one double-sided aspherical element and four anomalous partial dispersion elements, spherical and chromatic aberrations and distortions are minimized and sharpness is maintained throughout the aperture range. The aspherical element also contributes to the compact form factor, and the manual focusing design permits working with subjects as close as 2.3' away.
More Details
In Stock
$0 OR Sales Tax Collected on This Item
Free Expedited Shipping
Protect Your Gear
Add a protection plan from $179.99

Business Financing Options Available

Ask an Expert
800.606.6969

Leica Super-Elmar-M 21mm f/3.4 ASPH. Overview

A versatile wide-angle prime for Leica M-mount rangefinder cameras, the Super-Elmar-M 21mm f/3.4 ASPH. is a unique lens characterized by its sophisticated optical design and impressively sleek form factor. Utilizing one double-sided aspherical element and four anomalous partial dispersion elements, spherical and chromatic aberrations and distortions are minimized and sharpness is maintained throughout the aperture range. The aspherical element also contributes to the compact form factor, and the manual focusing design permits working with subjects as close as 2.3' away.

Wide-angle prime utilizes one double-sided aspherical element to reduce spherical aberrations and distortion for improved sharpness throughout the aperture range.
Four anomalous partial dispersion glass elements help reduce color fringing and chromatic aberrations for improved clarity and color accuracy.
Aspherical element also contributes a compact design measuring 2.1 x 1.7".
Manual focus design affords a minimum focusing distance of 2.3'.
The front of the lens has 46mm-diamter threads to accept optional filters and the lens is male threaded to accept the included lens hood.
UPC: 799429111458

Leica Super-Elmar-M 21mm f/3.4 ASPH. Specs

Color
Black
Focal Length
21mm
Aperture
Maximum: f/3.4
Minimum: f/16
Lens Mount
Leica M
Angle of View
91°
Minimum Focus Distance
2.3' / 70 cm
Magnification
1:29.8 Macro Reproduction Ratio
0.03x Magnification
Optical Design
8 Elements in 7 Groups
Focus Type
Manual Focus
Filter Size
46 mm (Front)
Dimensions
ø: 2.1 x L: 1.7" / ø: 53 x L: 43 mm
Weight
9.8 oz / 279 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.75 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
4.9 x 4.8 x 4.7"

Leica Super-Elmar-M 21mm f/3.4 ASPH. Reviews

Super sharp, virtually no distortion

By Peter
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2024-07-01

You will not believe how distortion free this lens is (when held level) until you look through the lens with a reflex viewer or at the image on a screen. Same for edge to edge sharpness I especially like that set to F11 the wide DOF keeps so much in focus

Disappointed on the SL2s

By Mark
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2021-09-01

While a great size, build quality and colors are typical Leica great, I bought this lens for the SL2s and would say that the performance takes a hit over using on an M camera (to be expected). Less sharp and distortion is relatively high in the outer zone - correction of the distortion reduces micro contrast and makes the images a little flat. Does not balance very well with the SL2s either, the camera is a little big for it. Typical of wide angle manual lenses, this one is hard to focus at wide aperture (not uncommon for manual, wide aperture, lenses).

See any errors on this page?
Whatever You Need, We've Got It