21mm f/3.4 ASPH Super-Elmar-M: Difference between revisions

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== Comment ==
== Comment ==
*'''Reviews'''
*'''Reviews'''
**[http://www.imx.nl/photo/page152/page152.html Erwin Puts Blog] "I am asked quite often what three or four lenses I would select that best represent the Leica philosophy.
**From [http://www.imx.nl/photo/page152/page152.html Erwin Puts Blog] "I am asked quite often what three or four lenses I would select that best represent the Leica philosophy.
For this moment in time I would propose the following set:
For this moment in time I would propose the following set:
Super-Elmar-M 3.4/21mm ASPH
Super-Elmar-M 3.4/21mm ASPH
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Summicron-M 2/75 ASPH
Summicron-M 2/75 ASPH
Here are the arguments: . . ."
Here are the arguments: . . ."
**[http://www.imx.nl/photo/leica/lenses/styled-2/SX35_2.html Erwin Puts]
:*[http://www.imx.nl/photo/leica/lenses/styled-2/SX35_2.html Erwin Puts]
**[http://www.kenrockwell.com/leica/21mm-f34-asph.htm Ken Rockwell]
**[http://www.kenrockwell.com/leica/21mm-f34-asph.htm Ken Rockwell]
*'''Forum discussion'''
*'''Forum discussion'''

Revision as of 15:08, 27 February 2012

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  • Production era - 2011-current
  • Angle of view (diagonal, horizontal, vertical)
    • for 35mm (24 x 36 mm) - 91°, 80°, 59°
    • for M8 (18 x 27 mm) - 74°, 64°, 46° (Equivalent focal length : approx. 28 mm)
  • Optical design
    • Number of lenses/groups - 8 / 7 - Aspherical surfaces: 2
    • Position of entrance pupil - 15.6 mm (related to the first lens surface in light direction)
  • Distance setting
    • Focus range - 0.7 m - ∞
    • Scales - Combined meter /feet graduation
    • Smallest object field - 706 mm x 1059 mm (35mm) / 530 mm x 795 mm (for M8)
    • Largest reproduction ratio - 1 : 29.4
  • Aperture
    • Setting/Function - With click-stops, half values available, 9-blade manual diaphragm
    • Lowest value - f /16
  • Bayonet - Leica M quick-change bayonet with 6 bit lens identification bar code for digital M models
  • Filter mount/Lens hood
    • Non-rotating
    • Female thread - for screw-on filters E46
    • Male thread - with stop for lens hood (included in delivery)
  • Dimension and weight
    • Length - ca. 43 /55 mm (with /without Lens hood)
    • Largest diameter - approx. 53mm
    • Weight - approx. 279 g
  • Inscription - LEICA SUPER-ELMAR-M 21mm 1 : 3.4 / 21 APSH. E46 4XXXXXX
  • Source - Manufacturer's Technical Data 21 Jun 2011

Comment

  • Reviews
    • From Erwin Puts Blog "I am asked quite often what three or four lenses I would select that best represent the Leica philosophy.

For this moment in time I would propose the following set: Super-Elmar-M 3.4/21mm ASPH Summilux-M 1.4/35 mm ASPH (latest version) Summicron-M 2/75 ASPH Here are the arguments: . . ."

21mm f/3.4 ASPH Super-Elmar-M Serial Numbers

Serial numbers compiled from known lenses
SN Start SN End Product Year Total
-4108622 4108934- Super-Elmar-M ASPH f= 21mm 1:3.4 2011 313+
-4121216 unknown Super-Elmar-M ASPH f= 21mm 1:3.4 2011 unknown
TOTAL ASSIGNED SERIAL NUMBERS 2011- unknown