a 21mm for MP-240

[kengai]

which 21mm for my MP-240?
State that I am not looking for a lens very bright but rather a good quality file, I found:
Elmarit-M f / 2.8, 11 134
Ultron ASPH f / 1.8
Color Skopar f / 4.0
Super-Elmar-M f / 3.4 ASPH, 11145
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On which of these guide the choice?

 

[Peter_S]

I have not used the others (I did have the Biogon 25mm, however). The Ultron f/1.8 is fantastic. Sharp, great OOF rendering, well-made and great price. It is the only M-lens I regularly use.

 

[jaapv]

Ah, you asked that one on LUF as well.
Just take the Super-Elmar and you won't look back, although there is not one bad lens in the bunch you mention (and the Zeiss 21/2.8 which you overlooked)

 

[Alberti]

I have the Elmarit, love the colors. It has that 'naturalezza'. As regards the edges it still produces a slight purple tinge on the M240. And this lens has some corner problems at times - below F5.6.

Look here how charming the Elmarit can be:

Aha Erlebnis on Flickr

For me the SEM unfortunately was too expensive. 🙁

 

[Jrp]

The definitive 21mm Leica M mount lens review

The definitive 21mm Leica M mount lens review

http://www.ronscheffler.com/techtalk/?page_id=130

 

[jszokoli]

I would say Super-Elmar-M 3.4, to me it's just about prefect.

 

[tightsqueez]

Yup, the 21 SEM is where it's at. Wouldn't touch another 21. Travels well, well balanced, insanely corrected and sharp. The one I own is probably THE best made Leica lens I own and have EVER owned. Everything is perfect; focus, aperture clicks, etc.

 

[fenixv8]

I have a Zeiss Biogon 21mm f/2.8 ZM and really enjoy it paired with my M240

2 shots i took in Hawaii on my M240

https://500px.com/photo/153524309/pacific-island-by-chris-lue

https://500px.com/photo/153524351/top-of-hawaii-by-chris-lue

 

[ferider]

I love my Mandler lens: http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=152649.

 

[_goodtimez]

I'm using both the 21 SEM and 21 SA on film Leicas and on the M8.2.
Both are great and I prefer the 21 SA for its specific character.

 

[Doug]

The full-frame digital sensor, ideally, calls for some differences in lens optics, especially for wide lenses, for better edge and corner performance. The SEM is one such modern lens.

Last year I bought a SEM and sold my 4.5/21 C-Biogon and 2.8/21 Elmarit-M ASPH, both of which are excellent on an M8 but suffer in the outer zones with the full-frame sensor of the M9 and 240. Happy with the change!