Red Dot Forum Camera Talk: Wide-Angle Leica M Lenses

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On this episode, we're taking a deep dive into wide angle Leica M lenses. From the vintage 21 Super-Angulon to the modern 18mm Super-Elmar and exotic 28mm Summulix-M ASPH we'll discuss all the available Leica M lens options wider than 35mm.

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0:00 Welcome
2:57 How do you decide between a 21mm and a 24mm lens?
7:30 Is the Q2 a viable alternative to the 28mm Summilux-M?
12:33 Creative pitfalls to watch out for when using a wide angle lens
21:03 16-18-21mm Wide-Angle-Tri-Elmar
30:36 How does two WATE perform on the M10 Monochrom and is there more than one version?
32:30 Which wide angle lens has less wide open vignetting and what can I do to mitigate?
35:32 Difference between the 28mm Summilux and the Elmarit when stopped down to f/5.6, 8 or 11 for zone focusing?
40:53 Differences between the first and second versions of the 28mm Summicron and 28mm Elmarit, particularly on an SL or SL2?
48:20 How would you compare a Summilux with an equivalent Summicron lens?
53:50 Why no Noctilux version of wide-angle lenses?
55:47 What is the most compact 24mm possible that will still pair well with the M10M for wall size prints?
59:14 How come the Summilux only stops down to 1f/6 whereas the Elmarit stops down to f/22?
1:01:33 Is there a round lens hood available for the Summilux 28mm without effecting image quality?
1:02:10 Pros and cons of using a hood
1:04:21 Please tell us about the Summicron 28mm?
1:08:08 Does the 21mm Super-Elmar make sense on the digital CL?
1:09:08 Is the Leica Super-Angulon a good option for the M10?
1:10:28 How can a buyer tell which version of a lens is offered for sale?
1:13:09 Can you get a 1984 vintage Elmarit 21mm 6-bit coded?
1:15:16 Is there enough difference between a 28mm and 35mm to warrant owning both focal lengths?
1:20:15 21mm vs. 24mm for B&W landscape photography?
1:22:46 What happens when mounting a 6-bit coded lens on the SL?
1:24:28 18mm Super-Elmar-M lens
1:31:20 Which lens for astrophotography?
1:33:40 How variable is the focus ring stiffness between lenses?
1:37:28 18mm vs. WATE
1:42:35 What is your favorite wide angle?
1:44:23 Does the 21mm f/1.4 perform the same on the M10 and the SL2?
1:47:00 Why did Leica discontinue some of the wide-angle lenses?
1:49:00 Is using a 28mm lens doable without referencing the framelines on a film body by using the entire viewfinder window?