Leica 21mm/ f1.4 ASPH (S8)
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Digital Photo Product Details
Manufacturer: LeicaModel: 21mm/ f1.4
Product features:
- The new Leica Summilux-M lenses have wide application potential, thanks to the combination of wide-angle characteristics with ultra-high speed.
- Extremely shallow field depth at full open aperture. This allows the main subject in close focus shots to be effectively detached from the background.Stopped down to medium values, the field depth range is so great that entire landscapes will be depicted in sharp focus.
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Leica 21mm/ f1.4 ASPH (S8)
Customer Review: Simply Beautiful
Summary: 5 Stars
I was at first wary about buying such an expensive lens. Leica being Leica, most of the time you just have to suck it in. I'm a 1 camera 1 lens guy using a 35mm Summilux ASPH for years and I have often found myself wanting to kick the edges of the 35mm to go wider.
After having decided on pulling the trigger, it was a tough choice between the 21mm or the 24mm. A lot of research and comparison of shots and discussions with friends led me to believe that 24mm should be the lens of choice because at least it won't distort too much.
By some moment of insanity I just pulled the trigger on the 21mm. If I was to pay this much money on a lens, I figured I may as well get something that no other lens in the world at the moment can offer and that is a 21mm at f/1.4. I could get a 24mm 1.4 using a Nikon or a Canon...
After getting the lens, I was floored. The distortion was extremely controlled, sharpness up close to .7m focusing distance was absolutely amazing, sharp at the subjects, nice separation from the background. Never regretted the decision over the 24mm.
It's very hard on the pocket but it's absolutely a dream.
Description of Leica 21mm/ f1.4 ASPH (S8)
The LEICA SUMMILUX-M 21 mm f/1.4 ASPH. is the first and only 21mm small camera lens with this lens speed. The outstanding image quality, very large image angles, and compact dimensions make the LEICA SUMMILUX-M 21 mm f/1.4 ASPH a particularly versatile performer. At full aperture, the depth of field (DOF) is extremely shallow. As a result, in close-ups the main subject can be separated effectively from the background to create very expressive photographs. At a medium stop, the focal range is so great that entire scenes can be reproduced sharply. Because of the floating element, the very high resolution is retained even in the close-up range. Vignetting and distortion are both corrected excellently for a lens of this speed. A patented, rectangular lens hood fits Series VIII filters.Lenses
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