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*'''Leica Order No.''' - 11 134 '''LLC''' - 139  
*'''Leica Order No.''' - 11134 . '''LLC''' - 139  
*'''Production era''' -  1980-1997 < 13,930 lenses
*'''Production era''' -  1980-1997 < 13,930 lenses
*'''Variants''' - Early version to Serial No. 3363299 (1985 < 5,500 lenses) with non-RF focusing from 16 to 28 inches; later version with RF focusing from 28 inches; ELC and Germany versions  
*'''Variants''' - Early version to Serial No. 3363299 (1985 < 5,500 lenses) with non-RF focusing from 16 to 28 inches; later version with RF focusing from 28 inches; ELC and Germany versions  
*'''Lens mount''' - Leica M-bayonet
*'''Lens mount''' - Leica M-bayonet
*'''Number of lenses /groups''' - 8 /6
*'''Number of lenses /groups''' - 8 /6
*'''F stop range''' - f/2.8-f/16
*'''F stop range''' - f/2.8 - f/16
*'''Closest focusing distance''' - 0.4 m / 1.3 ft (non-RF version) 0.7 m /2.3 ft (RF focusing)
*'''Closest focusing distance''' - 0.4 m / 1.3 ft (non-RF version) 0.7 m /2.3 ft (RF focusing)
*'''Smallest object field''' - 705 x 1058 mm
*'''Smallest object field''' - 705 x 1058 mm (non-RF version) 380 x 570 mm (RF focusing)
*'''Diaphragm setting /type''' -
*'''Diaphragm setting /type''' - 8 blade
*'''Angle of view''' diagonal - 92 degrees
*'''Angle of view''' diagonal - 92 degrees
*'''Filter type''' - E60 for early version; E49 for last version
*'''Filter type''' - E39 for early non-RF version; E60 for last version
*'''Accessories''' - Hood: [[12537]] for early version; [[12543]] for last version (after serial no. 3363299) - Viewfinder: [[12008]]
*'''Accessories''' - Hood: [[12537]] for early version; [[12543]] for last version (after serial no. 3363299) - Viewfinder: [[12008]]
*'''Materials''' -   
*'''Materials''' -  Black chrome w/ optical glass
*'''Dimensions''' length x diameter - 46.5 x 62 mm / 1.83 x 2.44 in
*'''Dimensions''' length x diameter - 46.5 x 62 mm / 1.83 x 2.44 in
*'''Weight''' - 290 g /10.23 oz
*'''Weight''' - 290 g /10.23 oz
*'''Inscription''' - LEITZ ELMARIT-M 1:2.8/21 [E60] 3XXXXXX
*'''Inscription''' - LEITZ ELMARIT-M 1:2.8/21 [E 60] 3XXXXXX
*'''Designer''' - [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_Mandler Walter Mandler]
*'''Designer''' - [[Otto Zimmermann]], [[Heinz Marquardt]], [[Hermann Desch]] and [[Eugen Hermanni]] - 16 Apr 1960
*'''Forum discussion'''
*'''Tech Data''' - [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-wiki.en/images/3/3a/Puts-2002-M-lenses.pdf Erwin Puts (2002) Leica M-Lenses.pdf] - pgs. 20 - 24
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-collectors-historica/50603-any-suggestion-21mm.html]
 
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/45854-praise-mandler-lenses.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/45854-praise-mandler-lenses-2.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/45854-praise-mandler-lenses-3.html]
== Comment ==
*'''On the street''' - $US 1,050 E49 - 1,375 E60 in 2010 - €EU 1,450 in 2015
*'''Reviews'''
*'''Reviews'''
** [http://www.luciolepri.it/lc2/marcocavina/articoli_fotografici/Leica_M_21mm_2,8/00_pag.htm Marco Cavina 1]
** [http://www.luciolepri.it/lc2/marcocavina/articoli_fotografici/Leica_M_21mm_2,8/00_pag.htm Marco Cavina 1]
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** [http://www.luciolepri.it/lc2/marcocavina/articoli_fotografici/leica_m_zeiss_g/00_pag.htm Marco Cavina 3]
** [http://www.luciolepri.it/lc2/marcocavina/articoli_fotografici/leica_m_zeiss_g/00_pag.htm Marco Cavina 3]
** [http://www.luciolepri.it/lc2/marcocavina/articoli_fotografici/Soviet_and_wide_lenses_on_Leica_M/00_p.htm Marco Cavina 4]
** [http://www.luciolepri.it/lc2/marcocavina/articoli_fotografici/Soviet_and_wide_lenses_on_Leica_M/00_p.htm Marco Cavina 4]
*'''Forum discussion'''
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/18280-leica-21mm-super-angulon.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/45854-praise-mandler-lenses.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/45854-praise-mandler-lenses-2.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/45854-praise-mandler-lenses-3.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-collectors-historica/50603-any-suggestion-21mm.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/109775-elmarit-21-2-8-pre-asph.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/119039-lens-contrast-vs-dynamic-range.html]


== 21mm f/2.8 Elmarit-M Serial Numbers ==
== 21mm f/2.8 Elmarit-M Serial Numbers ==
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|3507451||3507630||21mm f/2.8 Elmarit-M ||1990||180
|3507451||3507630||21mm f/2.8 Elmarit-M ||1990||180
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|3518296||3518795||21mm f/2.8 Elmarit-M ||1990||500
|3518296||3518795||21mm f/2.8 Elmarit-M (ELW)||1990||500
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|3524796||3525295||21mm f/2.8 Elmarit-M ||1990||500
|3524796||3525295||21mm f/2.8 Elmarit-M ||1990||500
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|3576534||3577533||21mm f/2.8 Elmarit-M ||1991||1000
|3576534||3577533||21mm f/2.8 Elmarit-M ||1991||1000
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|3606720||3607319||21mm f/2.8 Elmarit-M ||1992||600
|3606720||3607319||21mm f/2.8 Elmarit-M (ELC)||1992||600
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|3641426||3641575||21mm f/2.8 Elmarit-M ||1993||150
|3641426||3641575||21mm f/2.8 Elmarit-M ||1993||150
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|TOTAL||ASSIGNED||SERIAL NUMBERS ||1980-1997||13,930
|TOTAL||ASSIGNED||SERIAL NUMBERS ||1980-1997||13,930
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Serial numbers compiled from [http://www.imx.nl/photo/downloads/files/leica_pocket_pod.pdf Puts Pocket Pod]<br>
Serial numbers compiled from known lenses and [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-wiki.en/images/3/3e/Leica-puts-pocket-book.pdf Puts Pocket Pod.pdf]<br>

Latest revision as of 04:00, 4 August 2015

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  • Leica Order No. - 11134 . LLC - 139
  • Production era - 1980-1997 < 13,930 lenses
  • Variants - Early version to Serial No. 3363299 (1985 < 5,500 lenses) with non-RF focusing from 16 to 28 inches; later version with RF focusing from 28 inches; ELC and Germany versions
  • Lens mount - Leica M-bayonet
  • Number of lenses /groups - 8 /6
  • F stop range - f/2.8 - f/16
  • Closest focusing distance - 0.4 m / 1.3 ft (non-RF version) 0.7 m /2.3 ft (RF focusing)
  • Smallest object field - 705 x 1058 mm (non-RF version) 380 x 570 mm (RF focusing)
  • Diaphragm setting /type - 8 blade
  • Angle of view diagonal - 92 degrees
  • Filter type - E39 for early non-RF version; E60 for last version
  • Accessories - Hood: 12537 for early version; 12543 for last version (after serial no. 3363299) - Viewfinder: 12008
  • Materials - Black chrome w/ optical glass
  • Dimensions length x diameter - 46.5 x 62 mm / 1.83 x 2.44 in
  • Weight - 290 g /10.23 oz
  • Inscription - LEITZ ELMARIT-M 1:2.8/21 [E 60] 3XXXXXX
  • Designer - Otto Zimmermann, Heinz Marquardt, Hermann Desch and Eugen Hermanni - 16 Apr 1960
  • Tech Data - Erwin Puts (2002) Leica M-Lenses.pdf - pgs. 20 - 24

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21mm f/2.8 Elmarit-M Serial Numbers

Serial numbers compiled from known lenses and Puts Pocket Pod.pdf
SN Start SN End Product Year Total
2993701 2994700 21mm f/2.8 Elmarit-M (non-RF w/ + w/o goggles) 1979 1000
3194701 3195700 21mm f/2.8 Elmarit-M (non-RF) 1982 1000
3211801 3212800 21mm f/2.8 Elmarit-M (non-RF) 1982 1000
3267401 3269400 21mm f/2.8 Elmarit-M (non-RF) 1983 2000
3362801 3363800 21mm f/2.8 Elmarit-M (500 non-RF) 1985 1000
3425091 3425690 21mm f/2.8 Elmarit-M 1987 600
3455871 3456870 21mm f/2.8 Elmarit-M 1988 1000
3481601 3481900 21mm f/2.8 Elmarit-M 1988 300
3492001 3492300 21mm f/2.8 Elmarit-M (ELC) 1989 300
3507451 3507630 21mm f/2.8 Elmarit-M 1990 180
3518296 3518795 21mm f/2.8 Elmarit-M (ELW) 1990 500
3524796 3525295 21mm f/2.8 Elmarit-M 1990 500
3561368 3562167 21mm f/2.8 Elmarit-M 1991 800
3576534 3577533 21mm f/2.8 Elmarit-M 1991 1000
3606720 3607319 21mm f/2.8 Elmarit-M (ELC) 1992 600
3641426 3641575 21mm f/2.8 Elmarit-M 1993 150
3684931 3685730 21mm f/2.8 Elmarit-M 1995 800
3717903 3719102 21mm f/2.8 Elmarit-M 1995 1200
TOTAL ASSIGNED SERIAL NUMBERS 1980-1997 13,930
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