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Leica Elmarit-M 21mm f/2.8 ASPH

Leica M-Mount

Leica Elmarit-M 21mm f/2.8 ASPH

Focal length
21 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
300 g
Filter diameter
55 mm
Min. focus distance
70 cm
Length
46 mm
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At a Glance

With 21 mm of focal length, this wide-angle prime is made for Leica M and full frame. It is focused by hand, opens to f/2.8 and weighs 300 g. Close-ups are limited by the 0.7 m minimum focus distance. It provides the wide view that landscape and reportage call for.

Good for

  • Landscape
  • Reportage

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.
  • Minimum focus distance of 0.7 m: limited for close-ups.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
21 mm
Max. focal length
21 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/16
Elements
9
Groups
7
Weight
300 g (0.66 lb)
Filter diameter
55 mm
Min. focus distance
70 cm (27.56 in)
Length
46 mm (1.81 in)
Diameter
58 mm (2.28 in)

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Which cameras does the Leica Elmarit-M 21mm f/2.8 ASPH fit?

The Leica Elmarit-M 21mm f/2.8 ASPH is a full-frame lens for Leica M-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Leica M-Mount cameras its field of view equals 32 mm in full-frame terms.

Leica M-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Leica M EV1,Pixii Max,Leica M11-D,Leica M11-P,Leica M11 Monochrom,Leica M11,Leica M10-R,Leica M10 Monochrom,Leica M-E (Typ 240),Leica M10-P,Leica M10-D,Leica M10,Leica M-D (Typ 262),Leica M (Typ 262),Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246),Leica M Edition 60,Leica M-P (Typ 240),Leica M (Typ 240),Leica M-E (Typ 220),Leica M Monochrom (Typ 230),Leica M9-P,Leica M9
APS-C:
Pixii+ (A2572+),Pixii (A2572),Pixii (A1571),Pixii (A1112)

With the Leica M-Adapter L the lens can also be used on Leica L-Mount cameras.

Leica Elmarit-M 21mm f/2.8 ASPH compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Leica M-Mount lenses.

LensLeica Elmarit-M 21mm f/2.8 ASPHCarl Zeiss Biogon T* 2,8/21 ZMLeica Super-Elmar-M 21mm f/3.4 ASPHThypoch Ksana 21mm F3.5
Focal length21 mm21 mm21 mm21 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/3.4f/3.5
Weight300 g300 g279 g131 g
Filter diameter55 mm46 mm46 mm39 mm
Min. focus distance70 cm50 cm70 cm50 cm
Length46 mm64 mm43 mm27.3 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Leica Elmarit-M 21mm f/2.8 ASPH: FAQ

Does the Leica Elmarit-M 21mm f/2.8 ASPH have autofocus?

No, the Leica Elmarit-M 21mm f/2.8 ASPH has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Leica Elmarit-M 21mm f/2.8 ASPH have image stabilization?

No, the Leica Elmarit-M 21mm f/2.8 ASPH has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Leica Elmarit-M 21mm f/2.8 ASPH weigh?

The Leica Elmarit-M 21mm f/2.8 ASPH weighs 300 g. It is 46 mm long with a diameter of 58 mm.

What filter size does the Leica Elmarit-M 21mm f/2.8 ASPH use?

The Leica Elmarit-M 21mm f/2.8 ASPH takes 55 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Leica Elmarit-M 21mm f/2.8 ASPH focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Leica Elmarit-M 21mm f/2.8 ASPH is 70 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Leica Elmarit-M 21mm f/2.8 ASPH a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Leica Elmarit-M 21mm f/2.8 ASPH covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 32 mm in full-frame terms.

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