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title: "Leica 21mm f/2.8 Elmarit-M Aspherical Super Wide Angle Manual Focus Lens (11135)"
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# 81° ultra-wide angle view Precise manual focus control 9 optical elements in 7 groups Leica 21mm f/2.8 Elmarit-M Aspherical Super Wide Angle Manual Focus Lens (11135)

**Brand:** leica
**Price:** ₪13761
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 📸 Elevate your perspective with Leica’s super-wide clarity — don’t just shoot, create iconic moments!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Leica 21mm f/2.8 Elmarit-M Aspherical Super Wide Angle Manual Focus Lens (11135) by leica
- **How much does it cost?** ₪13761 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- leica enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted leica brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Low-Light Hero:** Bright f/2.8 aperture delivers stunning shots even in challenging lighting conditions
- • **Expand Your Frame:** 81° super wide-angle captures breathtaking landscapes and architectural marvels with ease
- • **Master Your Focus:** Manual focus precision lets you craft every shot with artistic control and confidence
- • **Compact Powerhouse:** Sleek, lightweight design fits perfectly with Leica M series for effortless portability
- • **Crystal-Clear Vision:** 9 elements including aspherical & high-refractive glass for razor-sharp, distortion-free images

## Overview

The Leica 21mm f/2.8 Elmarit-M Aspherical lens is a compact, high-performance super wide-angle lens designed for Leica M cameras. Featuring 9 optical elements including an aspherical element and three high-refractive glass components, it delivers exceptional sharpness, minimal distortion, and excellent contrast across the frame. With an 81° angle of view and a bright f/2.8 aperture, it excels in low-light and creative photography, offering precise manual focus control for professionals seeking ultimate image quality and artistic freedom.

## Description

With the introduction of the ELMARIT-M f/2.8/21 mm ASPH., Leica Camera has added a new super-wide-angle lens of the highest optical performance to its range of lenses for the LEICA M6 and all older M models. In order to achieve a visible improvement of the image quality, the optical complexity was increased considerably in comparison with the lens's predecessor: the new lens now comprises 9 elements in 7 components, including one element with an aspherical surface. Three of the elements are composed of high-refractive glass and two of glass with partial anomalous dispersion. Thanks to these improvements and a sophisticated optical design, a lens has been created, which, although considerably smaller than its predecessor, features visibly enhanced optical performance.Even at full aperture the lens is notable for its very good reproduction of contrast and detail in the center of the image and across the entire image field. Comma and astigmatism are virtually non-existent up to an image height of 18 mm. This very good performance can be enhanced still further by stopping down slightly. Another remarkable feature of the lens is its perfectly flattened field and its low tendency towards flare under unfavorable shooting conditions, for example where the image contains light sources. The lens provides further proof that sophisticated and complex optical design and state-of-the-art production methods can be used to set new quality standards for super-wide-angle lenses. With the ELMARIT-M f/2.8/21 mm ASPH., Leica Camera has added yet another high-performance lens to the LEICA M system. Thanks to its compact design and excellent optical performance, this lens proudly takes its place in the new generation of super-wide-angle lenses.

Review: Super buy! - The lens received was virtually "brand new"! A long time Leica user, this lens has found a special place in my camera bag. Very limited distortion when at 2.8 aperture. Stopped to f4 and beyond there is none!! Super buy!!
Review: Sparkling and sharp to the corners - and small too - I've used Leica M-cameras since the 1960s. Leica optics have always been excellent, but with a price. I was able to pick up this lens a few years ago, and it's the best lens with 21mm coverage I've ever owned. In most images, you won't notice the two stops of vignetting at f/2.8. Contrast and sharpness yield pictures you want to reach into and grab. Stopped down to f/4 and beyond, the vignetting goes away and excellent image quality extends to the corners. The 21mm f/2.8 Elmarit-M ASPH outperforms Canon's EF 16-35mm f/2.8L at 21mm. I prefer the Elmarit for food and some architectural photography, but if you're used to seeing exactly what you'll get on film or pixels, this rangefinder lens isn't for you. You'll need a separate 21mm finder to use the Elmarit on M-series Leicas or one of Voigtlander's M-mount Bessas. Beware Leica's plastic 21mm finder, 12 008. The mounting foot has a tendency to fall off, and it's hard to find an adhesive to reliably fix it. Much better is Leica's metal Tri-Finder, 12 013. It works for 21mm, 24mm, and 28mm lenses on 35mm cameras. Its only downsides are its slight field curvature at 21mm, and its somewhat large size.

## Features

- Superb Optical Performance: Experience exceptional image quality with 9 elements in 7 groups, including one aspherical element and three high-refractive glass elements, ensuring minimal distortion and aberrations
- Versatile Wide-Angle View: Capture expansive landscapes, architectural details, and street scenes with an 81-degree real angle of view
- Manual Focus Precision: Enjoy precise control over focus for creative photography with manual focus functionality
- Compact and Compatible: Designed to fit seamlessly with Leica M series cameras, this lens offers a compact, high-performing addition to your system
- Excellent Low-Light Performance: Shoot in various lighting conditions with a maximum aperture of f/2.8, allowing for shallow depth of field and low-light photography

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0000AGAWQ |
| Best Sellers Rank | #5,356 in SLR Camera Lenses |
| Customer Reviews | 5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars (2) |
| Date First Available | June 17, 2003 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 10.6 ounces |
| Item model number | 11135 |
| Manufacturer | Leica |
| Package Dimensions | 1 x 1 x 1 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Leica
- **Camera Lens Description:** 21 month
- **Compatible Mountings:** Leica M
- **Focal Length Description:** 21 mm
- **Lens Type:** Wide Angle

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does it come with Metal hood ?**
A: Yes.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Super buy!
*by B***K on December 5, 2014*

The lens received was virtually "brand new"! A long time Leica user, this lens has found a special place in my camera bag. Very limited distortion when at 2.8 aperture. Stopped to f4 and beyond there is none!! Super buy!!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sparkling and sharp to the corners - and small too
*by M***R on November 11, 2006*

I've used Leica M-cameras since the 1960s. Leica optics have always been excellent, but with a price. I was able to pick up this lens a few years ago, and it's the best lens with 21mm coverage I've ever owned. In most images, you won't notice the two stops of vignetting at f/2.8. Contrast and sharpness yield pictures you want to reach into and grab. Stopped down to f/4 and beyond, the vignetting goes away and excellent image quality extends to the corners. The 21mm f/2.8 Elmarit-M ASPH outperforms Canon's EF 16-35mm f/2.8L at 21mm. I prefer the Elmarit for food and some architectural photography, but if you're used to seeing exactly what you'll get on film or pixels, this rangefinder lens isn't for you. You'll need a separate 21mm finder to use the Elmarit on M-series Leicas or one of Voigtlander's M-mount Bessas. Beware Leica's plastic 21mm finder, 12 008. The mounting foot has a tendency to fall off, and it's hard to find an adhesive to reliably fix it. Much better is Leica's metal Tri-Finder, 12 013. It works for 21mm, 24mm, and 28mm lenses on 35mm cameras. Its only downsides are its slight field curvature at 21mm, and its somewhat large size.

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