21mm Super Angulon

[michaelwj]

I've been having a blast with it Michael. I have more to share I just didn't want to inundate you all at once. I have grown to not be very dependent on metering, most of the time I just estimate the lighting based on experience. However San Francisco has a lot more deep shadow to deal with than I'm used to in Southern California so I was a bit off in my estimations. Only a handful of shots were unsalvageable in my opinion, most could be lightened to an acceptable degree (without having to push too far).

Fun fun lens though! Just need to decide if I want to keep the Elmar-M as my 50 or go back to a Summicron 50 to pair with this gem. Somehow and rather unexpectedly 21/50 has become a setup I quite like!

Yeah, the change in latitude always catches me out.

I hear the f/1.0 Noctilux is a beautiful companion to the SA... 😀
(luckily I'm not a 50mm person)

 

[agoglanian]

Yeah, the change in latitude always catches me out.

I hear the f/1.0 Noctilux is a beautiful companion to the SA... 😀
(luckily I'm not a 50mm person)

I'm giving 35mm a bit of a break on Leica, but I do have a very nice old Nikkor-N 35mm f/1.4 that I picked up for my F. I definitely AM a 50mm person though, for sure one of my most treasured focal lengths.

While I'm at it, here's some more images!

Same trip, same setup. M-A / SA21 / Tri-X

San Francisco Explorations by Abram Goglanian, on Flickr

San Francisco Explorations by Abram Goglanian, on Flickr

San Francisco Explorations by Abram Goglanian, on Flickr

San Francisco Explorations by Abram Goglanian, on Flickr

San Francisco Explorations by Abram Goglanian, on Flickr

 

[jmanivelle]

21 SA 3.4 on M8


In Rio de Janeiro by JM__, on Flickr

21 SA 3.4 on MM

Cuiabá by JM__, on Flickr


Untitled by JM__, on Flickr

 

[giganova]

Wonderful photos! That's quite a unique workout space on the top floor of that building!

 

[jmanivelle]

Wonderful photos! That's quite a unique workout space on the top floor of that building!

Thanks, indeed quite a remote spot it is !

21 SA 3.4 with Provia 100 and Hexar RF


Macumba, RJ by JM__, on Flickr

Cheers, JM.

 

[agoglanian]

Priorities. by Abram Goglanian, on Flickr

Still kind of learning the behavior of the SA21 on my M240, it works very well in black and white and I think with a little more work I can get it dialed in color as well.

Note to self: GET CLOSER

 

[edwliang]

i bought a Chrome one of m21 3.4 last week. I took some pic with Fomapan 200 ei 400, hc-110 H on an overcast day. I found the backlit pic is of very low contrast though. 😱

 

[jbhthescots]

The Glasgow Busker

The Glasgow Busker

M3, 4/21mm Super Angulon, Fomapan 100, Xtol (1+1)

The back story to this image can be read on my blog by clicking here.

 

[edwliang]

Super Agulon is very handy, you dont need to focus or look at the viewfinder.

 

[571514m3]

I just love the SA 3.4. There is something very special about it. What exactly is it though that makes this lens so special, any suggestions? (I also have a 21 Super Elmar - a 'surgical' lens)

 

[edwliang]

i have tried one more roll of film, it seems it tends to overexpose when shooting outdoor condition. shooting indoor is okay. is it due to some haze inside the lens? should i send it to CLA? anyone has the same experience with this lens?
Cheers

 

[ckuwajima]

Got my SA 3.4 and am loving!

.. by Celso Kuwajima, on Flickr

 

[coogee]

i have tried one more roll of film, it seems it tends to overexpose when shooting outdoor condition. shooting indoor is okay. is it due to some haze inside the lens? should i send it to CLA? anyone has the same experience with this lens?
Cheers

Do you have a hood for it? That certainly makes a big difference with flare if the sun's anywhere in the neighbourhood. This lens gives me wild flare outside with the sun anywhere near the frame, the hood certainly helps quite a bit.

Are you using an in-camera meter? The heavily recessed rear element blocks the metering on many cameras, I always sunny 16 or handheld meter, it's not a good lens to use in-camera metering.

I love the tones this lens can bring, along with its lack of distortion.

Shrewsbury Sixth Form College, HP5+

 

[jbhthescots]

Spending A Penny

Spending A Penny

MDa, 4/21 Super Angulon, Fomapan 100, Xtol

The back story to this image can be read on my blog by clicking here

 

[edwliang]

Do you have a hood for it? That certainly makes a big difference with flare if the sun's anywhere in the neighbourhood. This lens gives me wild flare outside with the sun anywhere near the frame, the hood certainly helps quite a bit.

Are you using an in-camera meter? The heavily recessed rear element blocks the metering on many cameras, I always sunny 16 or handheld meter, it's not a good lens to use in-camera metering.

I love the tones this lens can bring, along with its lack of distortion.

Shrewsbury Sixth Form College, HP5+

yes, with the original hood on.
no, i use an iphone app (light meter). I guess it is the haze. I have never had blown highlight before with other lenses.

thank you for your comment. i like its tones too.

 

[maddoc]

Somewhere along the Tokaido-Shinkansen in Japan...

201705-09-M4BP-JCH400-21SA-11 copy
Gabor Samjeske, on Flickr

Japan Camera Hunter (JHC400), Super-Angulon-M, Leica M4 BP

 

[cnphoto]

Fuji Acros 100 + R09 1:25 21SA M4BP

 

[Vincent.G]

Leica M2, Super Angulon 21/3.4, Tri-X developed in D-76 (1:1) for 10min at 20°C


Morning stroll at the countryside by Days of My Ordinary Life (Vincent), on Flickr


Ice-cream Couple by Days of My Ordinary Life (Vincent), on Flickr

 

[Vincent.G]

Trishaw-man by Days of My Ordinary Life (Vincent), on Flickr

 

[Vincent.G]

Morning At A Farm by Days of My Ordinary Life (Vincent), on Flickr