Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/06/05

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Subject: Re: [Leica] 21mm Super AngulonR
From: Bud Cook <budcook@ibm.net>
Date: Fri, 05 Jun 1998 13:28:34 -0500

Thank you very much for the feedback Patrick.  This is the kind of
information that will help me avoid being disappointed in my Leica lens
choices.
Bud

Patrick G. Sobalvarro wrote:

> [Snip]

> I have a Super-Angulon-R, and, while I
> enjoy it quite a bit, I find that edge sharpness improves noticeably
> when I stop it down to f/8 or so.  Also, you know how wide angle lenses
> allow you to do these dramatic shots of something close to the camera
> and an expansive background?  If you focus on something that is about a
> foot or two from the camera with your Super-Angulon-R open to f/4, I
> daresay you will be a little disappointed by the lack of sharpness when
> you enlarge the negative or project the slide.  Once again, stopping
> down to f/8 or f/11 helps a lot in this case.
>
> So, it's a fine lens, but shows its weaknesses wide open.

[Snip]-Patrick