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16 vs 18 vs 21: 16-18-21/4 Tri-Elmar-M ASPH (Alpine Canyon)
This page shows the difference in field of view at 16mm, 18mm and 21mm, along with large crops taken from the same area of the sensor, to show relative quality differences.
When one needs a little more stretch (say an interior that just will not fit), the 18mm or 16mm setting might be just the ticket over a 21mm view.
Multi-focal or single focal length?
While the ability to choose 16/18/21mm focal lengths instantly in one lens is appealing, an alternative is to use dual prime lenses: the 18/3.8 Super-Elmar-M and the 21/3.4 Super-Elmar-M pair along with the M-18 and M-21 viewfinders. Two prime lenses yield high image quality and a little more lens speed, and also a smaller and lighter camera when shooting.
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Diglloyd Guide to LEICA contains in-depth coverage of Leica M system cameras and lenses, with additional coverage of Leica M Monochrom, Leica Q.
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