Leica Super-Elmar-M 21mm F3.4 Lens

Description

The new Leica Super-Elmar-M 21mm f/3.4 ASPH. is a worthy successor to the now legendary Leica Super-Angulon-M 21 mm f/3.4. Just like its popular forerunner, the new super-wide-angle lens is characterized by superb imaging performance and amazingly compact construction. Even at maximum aperture, the lens delivers outstanding rendition of details and optimum contrast up to its closest focusing distance. The lens is supplied complete with a metal, screw-mounted lens hood to prevent flare effects and ensure perfect image sharpness. Thanks to its wide angle of view, the Leica Super-Elmar-M 21mm f/3.4 ASPH. is particularly suitable for architectural and landscape photography. At the same time, this focal length is also ideal for dynamic photojournalistic photography. The sophisticated optical design and construction of the lens comprises eight elements - including one with two aspherical surfaces and another four with anomalous partial dispersion - and plays a decisive role in reducing distortion and vignetting to an absolute minimum. With the new Super-Elmar-M, M photographers now have a compact and versatile high-performance lens for the broad spectrum of photographic situations covered by super-wide-angle photography. • Wide angle view for architecture, street, and landscape photography • Excellent image quality at full aperture. Distortion, vignetting, and chromatic aberration have been reduced to a minimum • Convenient to carry because of its compact size • Flare resistant design allows for images under extreme backlight conditions • The f/3.4 lens speed in combination with the short focal length allows sharp images even in available light situations • Metal lens hood is included with the lens • Can be used not only with digital M-cameras but with all Leica analog M-cameras since 1954 • Made in Germany • Firmware updates are available from Leica for optimal use Read More