Examined by Portland Oregon’s Camera Solutions who rate the condition as very good.

Frequently cited as one of Leica's finest wide-angle designs — sharp corner-to-corner even wide open, with the kind of rendering and build quality that's kept it in high demand despite discontinuation. A favorite for landscape, architectural, and street photographers who want maximum image quality in a compact, all-metal package.

“This is LEICA's most practical ultrawide lens. It is intended for LEICA's full-frame M rangefinder cameras…  superb f/2.8 lens… For shooting on LEICA M, the reason to shoot this lens is because it feels right...I love this lens not just because of the great optics, but also largely because it feels so good in-hand.” Ken Rockwell

"Leica Elmarit-M 21mm f/2.8 Lens is perhaps one of their most favorite lenses, as the size, weight, and quality make it functional for everyday use. Weighing in at 310 gr. or 11.8 oz. It is practical enough to be taken on trips giving the full advantage to capture architectural, landscape and even street photography… [I]t is crisp sharp with as little distortion as possible at an angle that would make most other lenses in the market cringe in close comparison shots… [K]eep it on your camera when you travel. You may actually capture some of your best photographs with it.” Leica Review 

Overview

A legendary – and discontinued – ultra-wide-angle lens for Leica M-mount rangefinder cameras (film and digital). Long considered one of the best modern 21mm options ever made for the M system — compact, razor-sharp, and built like a tank.

Highlights

    • Exceptional optical performance: outstanding detail and contrast even wide open at f/2.8 

    • Minimal distortion: clean, natural-looking wide shots with no visible barrel distortion 

    • Compact & lightweight for a super-wide lens — easy to carry all day 

    • Aspherical element design:  corrects aberrations while keeping the lens small 

    • Versatile: excels at landscape, architecture, street, and photojournalism 

    • All-metal Leica build quality : smooth, precise manual focus ring and aperture click stops 

    • No longer in production: discontinued, making well-kept copies increasingly sought after 

Specs: 

Leica M-mount

Focal Length 21mm

Max Aperture f/2.8

Aperture Range: f/2.8 – f/16

Optical Design: 7 groups / 9 elements (aspherical)

Angle of View: 92°

Filter Size: 55mm (E55)

Closest Focus: 0.7m (28 in)

Max Magnification: 1:30

Weight: 300 grams or 10.58 ounces

Dimensions: 46mm (L) x 58mm (D)

Coding: With indelible ink I have added 6-bit coding so that a Leica M will recognize the lens and adjust to the correct settings. 

Note: The photos are of the actual lens. Sale includes hood and hood cap, back cap only. Offers accepted but no low-balling, please. 

“This compact ultra-wide-angle lens delivers outstanding detail and superb contrast even at full aperture. And the highest level of image quality is maintained even in the close-up range. Distortion is minimal, and negligible in photographic practice. With its ultra-wide imaging angle of 92°…  the foreground appears monumental, while the rapidly diminishing background creates a wide horizon.” Photography Review