Leitz Super-Angulon 21mm f/3.4

Legendary ultra-wide angle M-mount classic

Leitz Super-Angulon 21mm f/3.4
82/100
LENS SCORE
Features 14
Performance 18
Durability 18
Price 15
Usability 17
Brand Leitz
Model 11102

Key Features

OPTICAL Schneider-Kreuznach derived 8-element design
MOUNT Leica M-mount rangefinder coupling
APERTURE Manual 10-blade diaphragm for smooth bokeh
FOCUS Manual focus with rangefinder coupling
CONSTRUCTION All-metal brass and aluminum barrel
FILTER Series VII filter system
SIZE Extremely compact pancake-style ultra-wide
VIGNETTING Significant natural vignetting characteristic of design
DISTORTION Exceptionally low geometric distortion
COATING Single-coated glass elements
COMPATIBILITY Compatible with film and digital M bodies
REAR ELEMENT Deeply protruding rear element design
HERITAGE Iconic wide-angle lens for street photography

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Leitz Super-Angulon 21mm f/3.4

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Smooth manual focus throw
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present Prime lens
Aperture Ring ✓ Present Manual click-stop ring
AF/MF Switch ✗ Not Present Manual focus only
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present N/A
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present N/A
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present N/A
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present N/A
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present N/A
Weather Sealing ✗ Not Present Not weather sealed

How-to Use Leitz Super-Angulon 21mm f/3.4

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 21mm
Max Aperture f/3.4
Min Aperture f/22
Lens Construction 8 elements in 4 groups
Angle of View 92 degrees
Min Focus Distance 0.4m
Diaphragm Blades 10
Filter Size Series VII
Mount Leica M
Weight 160g
Dimensions 50mm x 30mm