giving up on 21mm f2

[darinwc]

I'm giving up on buying a 21mm f2. The prices are outrageous.

 

[mopar_guy]

There weren't that many made. The price is what a buyer is willing to pay.

 

[sangetsu]

You don't need the 21/2, the 21/3.5 is an outstanding lens. I much prefer it to the Nikkor 20/2.8 AIS, which is the other wide angle that I shoot with.

 

[beegee675]

Like getting apartments in NYC, you have to hit the sidewalk and visit the dealers, small shops, estates, etc. It really becomes a quest for something rare. Still, wide is wide, and 21/3.5 is good. It depends on what you're shooting, too. There are always photographer/collectors... All you need is one camera and one lens in the right time and place.

BG

 

[wblynch]

Unfortunately, you're battling the digi's that want these lenses for their small format electronic cameras.

On film, I rarely even use my 24/2.8 since it is just on the edge of too wide for me. I can't really imagine needing a 21mm. I probably would not use it more than two or three times a year.

But I sure would love to catch a 28/2.0 someday.

 

[nicholai]

I realize this thread is some old, but i just got the 18mm. It's so good! All though i think its the same asking price, if not expensiver than the 21mm, i got it for free, and i enjoy it a lot allready.

 

[Ron O]

You are a very lucky person. I'm still looking for one.