21/2.8 Wide Open?

[Prosaic]

Does anyone have any examples to share from a 21mm f2.8 lens (Leica, Zeiss, Kobalux, anything) shot wide open? I have been thinking of getting a 21 and wondering how much speed is really necessary on such a wide angle. I'd like to see some examples of how people fill the space captured by a 21mm at 2.8. I'm thinking I could live with a slower lens (e.g., the Zeiss 21/4.5) in this focal length, but I'm curious to see what folks are doing with the extra stop. Thanks in advance.

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[gberger]

Sorry,I don't have a scanner. 🙄 I got the 21 ZM for my M7, largely to compensate for lousy eyesight in focusing (macular degeneration). The DOF has saved more than one 'chrome. I use it with Astia, and the color balance is neutral in projection (P2002, Super Colorplan)

George (the Old Fud)

 

[fuwen]

I am not a guy who like to use lenses at their widest aperture, but I do have one shot of the ZM21/2.8 shot at f2.8 inside a shopping centre (go to the bottom shot on the right column). The reason of using f2.8 is to push the shutter speed up to 1/60. I am not a guy who like to take photos at slow shutter speed either.

http://www.fuwen.net/photos_gallerybylens/index.php?album=ZM_21_f28_Biogon_T

 

[peter_n]

I used to have a Kobalux 21/2.8 and was disappointed in f2.8 on the lens. Try as I might, I could never really get the separation I was looking for between subject and background. That doesn't seem to be a problem with my 24/2.8.

 

[saxshooter]

I have a Fuji Natura that is a 24/1.9 fixed lens point and shoot that I have good luck with for indoors candid shots, but I am looking for something wider. I'd like to use a 21 for environmental portraiture - so I can fit a full figure in the frame and still capture the detail of the environment. For what I have in mind, I'll want a lot of DOF so I'll need a small aperture and a tripod. It is for other projects and general versatility that I am wondering if I'll want more speed or a more compact lens - Still leaning towards more compact. Thanks again.

If you already have a 24/1.9 (on a point and shoot) but your reasons for considering a 21 because you are looking for something wider... IMO I don't feel that the 21 is that dramatic of a difference from the 24. Have you considered the CV 15 4.5? Lots of DOF there too. And very compact.

 

[Bob Michaels]

Contax G 21mm Biogon at f4

Contax G 21mm Biogon at f4

ContaxG Biogon 21mm. Only f4 and not wide open at 2.8 as requested though. I exhibit this printed 8x12 and it's damn near perfect from a technical standpoint. The edge detail by the customer's feet is amazing.

 

[thomasw_]

I have seen some fine images with the ZM 21/4.5 by TomA. But I must say that the ZM 25 is sooo amazing as a wide lens that you should seriously consider it....at least check out some shots on the m-mount flickr grp bgreefore you pass it over. Money aside, I prefer it over the Leica 24 which is a great lens, especially if you shoot colour, but the ZM 25 is magical across the tones in BW. Truly a "wow" lens.