Leica 21mm f/3.4 Super-Elmar-M— Outstanding Sharpness with Finesse

2011-11-05 • SEND FEEDBACK |
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The new Leica 21mm 3.4 Super-Elmar-M ASPH is a compact 21mm lens with outstanding performance, great color rendition, and something harder to quantify— a certain type of finesse that I’ll say makes this a must-have lens for Leica M.

Here are a few shots, taken high in the White Mountains of California. It is now night as I write this at 12° F, and I am heading to lower elevations and other terrain, because a new storm is due tomorrow.

I’ll be covering the Leica 21mm f/3.4 Super-Elmar-M ASPH extensively in my Leica Guide when I return from my trip.

See also some more photos from the 21/3.4 on my cycling site.

Lingering color in aspen leaves
Leica M9 + Leica 21mm f/3.4 Super-Elmar-M ASPH

Flare resistance is outstanding, and contrast under adverse conditions is impressive.

Sun and snowfall
Leica M9 + Leica 21mm f/3.4 Super-Elmar-M ASPH

The Leica 21mm f/3.4 Super-Elmar-M has outstanding color saturation— no saturation added to this image, or to any others shown here.

Shot-scored speed sign
Leica M9 + Leica 21mm f/3.4 Super-Elmar-M ASPH

Aspen late in the day
Leica M9 + Leica 21mm f/3.4 Super-Elmar-M ASPH

Calm before the storm
Leica M9 + Leica 21mm f/3.4 Super-Elmar-M ASPH

Sunset
Leica M9 + Leica 21mm f/3.4 Super-Elmar-M ASPH