Tom A
RFF Sponsor
An oldie - but still one of my favorite shots with the SA 21f3.4.
Paris, 1983 (and you could still park under the Eiffel Tower).
TriX, D76 1:1 11 min.
Penzes
Well-known
Penzes
Well-known
Tom A
RFF Sponsor
The combination of Kodachrome 25 and the Super Angulon 21f3.4 is a classic.
This is from Beersheba in Israel (1984).
First comes the Coca Cola sign - then the settlement!
martinjames
Established
Greetings to everyone,
I have just taken delivery of an f4 Super Angulon in LTM form. It looks nice, the aperture ring feels really smooth, etc. Initially, I'll be using this on my M4 and so of course I have placed an LTM-M adapter on the lens. I am curious about something, however.
It appears that the lens is rotated approximately 40 degrees or so counterclockwise (when looking at it head-on). That is, the infinity lock button, normally (or in my experience) located at about 7 o'clock is, on this example, sitting at about 5:30. Thus, the infinity mark on the barrel is almost in line with the red mounting dot.
I'll be shooting with the lens starting tomorrow and hopefully all will be fine as regards the results. Anyone here have experience with the LTM version and can comment on what I'm seeing? Is this normal, or perhaps evidence of a re-assembly that wasn't quite right?
BTW, I also notice that the rangefinder coupling doesn't extend too far with it mounted on the M4 but I read somewhere that the range of coupling depends on the particular M model...?
Thanks for any comments and/or suggestions.
- James
I have just taken delivery of an f4 Super Angulon in LTM form. It looks nice, the aperture ring feels really smooth, etc. Initially, I'll be using this on my M4 and so of course I have placed an LTM-M adapter on the lens. I am curious about something, however.
It appears that the lens is rotated approximately 40 degrees or so counterclockwise (when looking at it head-on). That is, the infinity lock button, normally (or in my experience) located at about 7 o'clock is, on this example, sitting at about 5:30. Thus, the infinity mark on the barrel is almost in line with the red mounting dot.
I'll be shooting with the lens starting tomorrow and hopefully all will be fine as regards the results. Anyone here have experience with the LTM version and can comment on what I'm seeing? Is this normal, or perhaps evidence of a re-assembly that wasn't quite right?
BTW, I also notice that the rangefinder coupling doesn't extend too far with it mounted on the M4 but I read somewhere that the range of coupling depends on the particular M model...?
Thanks for any comments and/or suggestions.
- James
Trius
Waiting on Maitani
Holy Moses ...
martinjames
Established
Johan, you are correct: it was the adapter. I checked it with a Leitz adapter from another lens and it works great. Now I'll just have to get another authentic adapter.
Thanks!
- James
Thanks!
- James
Flat Twin
Film Shooter
21mm Super Angulon
I haven't shot my 21 SA in a long time. I'm currently trying some Portra 160 and liking it a lot and I've also blown the cobwebs of the SA, I must use it more!
Sunrise over London South Bank shot from the top of City Hall...
London Streets, October 2011 by Flat Twin, on Flickr
I haven't shot my 21 SA in a long time. I'm currently trying some Portra 160 and liking it a lot and I've also blown the cobwebs of the SA, I must use it more!
Sunrise over London South Bank shot from the top of City Hall...
London Streets, October 2011 by Flat Twin, on Flickr
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Tom A
RFF Sponsor
M2 and 21f3.4, Orange filter,TriX, D76. Death Valley.
Tom A
RFF Sponsor
Size comparison between the Super Angulon 21f3.4 and the new Super Elmar-M 21mm f3.4. Mine is one from the first batch - most were recalled as they could "bind" on M8/M9's. The revised version has a slightly larger diameter rear mount. Performance is the same.
The SA 21 sits deeper in the body and protrudes less. However the SEM 21f3.4 has a much improved aperture ring. Easy to turn and grip. The SA 21 has the ring right up against the hood - and it is very narrow so it can be difficult to turn.
matt335
Well-known
Lovely image of the dunes Tom, thanks also for the heads-up on whats happening with that new Super Elmar 21.
Tom A
RFF Sponsor
Last week in Pittsburgh. It was "Homecoming Queen" election time - and the candidates and their support were drumming up votes.
Bessa R4M and Super Elmar 21mm f3.4 Asph. Probably @ 5.6 -8.
cnphoto
Well-known
back at it with a 21 SA
helen.HH
To Light & Love ...
Craig
Love that shot of Baby Henri SMILING ...!!
second shot of the Mrs w/ Henri Looks GREAT with that 21 Perspective
Love that shot of Baby Henri SMILING ...!!
second shot of the Mrs w/ Henri Looks GREAT with that 21 Perspective
Tom A
RFF Sponsor
Just a couple of days ago on the beach. He posed willingly - mainly to postpone having to go home!
M2, Super Angulon 21mm f3.4, Double X in Adox MQ for 8 min.
