Leica Elmar-M 24mm f/3.8 ASPH : Specifications and Opinions

Leica Elmar-M 24mm f/3.8 ASPH

The Leica Elmar-M 24mm f/3.8 ASPH is a wide-angle lens for FF and APS-C, manufactured from 2008. The focus is done by Manual Focus, it does not have image stabilization. The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 2400 €;

6 users have given it an average vote of 10.0 out of 10.

MOUNT

This lens is available with the following mounts:

Leica M: this lens is compatible with mirrorless (rangefinder) Leica M.

Specifications
Focal lenght	24 mm
Angle of view	84.1°
Format	FF, APS-C
Max. aperture	f/3.8
Aperture blades	9
Lenses/Groups	8 elements in 6 groups
Min. focus distance	0.70 meters
Reproduction ratio	0.04x
Features
Stabilization	No
Focus	Manual Focus
Internal Focus	Yes
Built and notes
Tripod ring	No
Extenders	No
Filters	46 mm
Lens hood	Yes, supplied
Weather sealing	No
Weight	260 g
Dimensions	41 x 53 mm
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The following opinions have been automatically translated with Google Translate.

Max-Photo-Parker

sent on 19 Ottobre 2025

Pros: Construction, sharpness, colors, contrast, dimensions and low weights; flare resistance and price (for essence a Leica) three-dimensionality

Cons: Limited maximum opening. Cartoon.

Opinion: I compared this lens a little over a month ago and I am using it daily. The more I use it, the more I want to use it! Built like all Leica, small, light, sharp and well contrasted. Beautiful colors, saturated, but never excessively. The maximum aperture of f3.8 may seem limiting but not that much. A really well-made and well-corrected lens. Despite its modest aperture, it is able to surprise for its three-dimensionality! Cartoon, you can't deny it but otherwise it's almost perfect. Even the price is not prohibitive like many Leica M lenses. Purchased at the Leica store in Saigon new for 2500$

Ivan61

sent on 26 Febbraio 2022

Pros: Spectacular yield, weight, size, versatility, contrast, bright colors, free from vignetting and distortion even at the most extreme edges and at TA

Cons: Limited maximum aperture, but being a wide angle pushed is not decisive, lack of the frame in the viewfinder of the Leica M, but I took the references and I do less easily

Opinion: Simply spectacular optics! I also had the previous version (Elmarit f / 2.8) also the excellent one with minimal distortion of the edges, this version instead is completely free as it is completely free from vignetting even at TA. The maximum aperture is not great, but being a 24 mm that is mostly used at intermediate apertures I do not see it as a problem, before I had the f / 2.8 version but I never needed this diaphragm in normal use of a 24 mm. The lack of frames in the viewfinder of the Leica M may seem like a limit, but in reality I took some references, it is little more than the frames of the 28 mm and I have difficulty composing up to the margins with a bit of experience and habit. It has a resolution, a precision down to the smallest detail that is an absolute reference so much so that I could print 2 X 1.5 meters a perfect photo even at close range from the 24 MP sensor of my M10P. In summary, it is a perfect optics for reportage and street also thanks to its high PDC and does not make me regret the 28 mm under any circumstances. The only thing that for a leicist maybe it takes a little time to understand the focal length of the 24 not so Wide as the 21 and less versatile than the 35 (classic focal lengths from Leica M) in fact I had sold the Elmarit because little Wide, but then finally I understood it and learned to appreciate it and now I can no longer do without it

Apodigital

sent on 15 Dicembre 2017

Pros: Simply spectacular

Cons: Nobody

Opinion: I own the f / 2.8 aspherical version. It is a simply spectacular lens with unparalleled sharpness and a depth of color and a three-dimensional image. Those who choose a lens like this are aware of getting the most out of it, especially when used with FF. So superfluous to talk about prices. Those who buy a Ferrari can not complain about its price.

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Leica Elmar-M 24mm f/3.8 ASPH : Specifications and Opinions

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