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Leica Elmar-M 24mm f/3.8 ASPH

Leica M-Mount

Leica Elmar-M 24mm f/3.8 ASPH

Focal length
24 mm
Aperture
f/3.8
Weight
260 g
Filter diameter
46 mm
Min. focus distance
70 cm
Length
40.6 mm
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At a Glance

The Elmar-M 24mm f/3.8 ASPH is a manual-focus wide-angle prime for Leica M on full frame. It weighs 260 g, has a non-rotating filter mount and an aperture with click stops, and comes with a screw-on lens hood. Its minimum focus distance of 70 cm limits close-up work. It suits landscape and reportage photography.

Good for

  • Landscape
  • Reportage

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.
  • Minimum focus distance of 0.7 m: limited for close-ups.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
24 mm
Max. focal length
24 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/3.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/3.8
Min. aperture
f/16
Elements
8
Groups
6
Weight
260 g (0.57 lb)
Filter diameter
46 mm
Min. focus distance
70 cm (27.56 in)
Max. magnification
1:25.6 (0.04×)
Length
40.6 mm (1.6 in)
Diameter
53 mm (2.09 in)

Manufacturer data: leica-camera.com, leica-camera.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Leica Elmar-M 24mm f/3.8 ASPH fit?

The Leica Elmar-M 24mm f/3.8 ASPH is a full-frame lens for Leica M-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Leica M-Mount cameras its field of view equals 36 mm in full-frame terms.

Leica M-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Leica M EV1,Pixii Max,Leica M11-D,Leica M11-P,Leica M11 Monochrom,Leica M11,Leica M10-R,Leica M10 Monochrom,Leica M-E (Typ 240),Leica M10-P,Leica M10-D,Leica M10,Leica M-D (Typ 262),Leica M (Typ 262),Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246),Leica M Edition 60,Leica M-P (Typ 240),Leica M (Typ 240),Leica M-E (Typ 220),Leica M Monochrom (Typ 230),Leica M9-P,Leica M9
APS-C:
Pixii+ (A2572+),Pixii (A2572),Pixii (A1571),Pixii (A1112)

With the Leica M-Adapter L the lens can also be used on Leica L-Mount cameras.

Leica Elmar-M 24mm f/3.8 ASPH compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Leica M-Mount lenses.

LensLeica Elmar-M 24mm f/3.8 ASPHVoigtlander 25mm F4 Color Skopar PancakeLeica Elmarit-M 24mm f/2.8 ASPHKIPON Iberit 24mm f/2.4
Focal length24 mm25 mm24 mm24 mm
Max. aperturef/3.8f/4f/2.8f/2.4
Weight260 g156 g290 g300 g
Filter diameter46 mm39 mm55 mm49 mm
Min. focus distance70 cm50 cm70 cm70 cm
Length40.6 mm30 mm45 mm58 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Leica Elmar-M 24mm f/3.8 ASPH: FAQ

Does the Leica Elmar-M 24mm f/3.8 ASPH have autofocus?

No, the Leica Elmar-M 24mm f/3.8 ASPH has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Leica Elmar-M 24mm f/3.8 ASPH have image stabilization?

No, the Leica Elmar-M 24mm f/3.8 ASPH has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Leica Elmar-M 24mm f/3.8 ASPH weigh?

The Leica Elmar-M 24mm f/3.8 ASPH weighs 260 g. It is 40.6 mm long with a diameter of 53 mm.

What filter size does the Leica Elmar-M 24mm f/3.8 ASPH use?

The Leica Elmar-M 24mm f/3.8 ASPH takes 46 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Leica Elmar-M 24mm f/3.8 ASPH focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Leica Elmar-M 24mm f/3.8 ASPH is 70 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Leica Elmar-M 24mm f/3.8 ASPH a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Leica Elmar-M 24mm f/3.8 ASPH covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 36 mm in full-frame terms.

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