24mm f/2.8 ASPH Elmarit-M

• Leica Order No. - 11 878 - 11 898 / LLC - 141

• Production era - 1998-Current

• Variants Black and chrome versions

• Lens mount - Leica M quick-change bayonet

• Number of lenses/groups - 7 /5

• Focusing range - 0.7 m / 2.3 ft < ∞

• Aperture - f/2.8-f/16 - Setting/Function Preset, with click-stops, half values available, manual diaphragm

• Smallest object field/Largest reproduction ratio - 630 mm x 950 mm / 1:26

• Angle of view (diagonal, horizontal, vertical) - 84°, 74°, 53°

• Position of entrance pupil - 20.7 mm (related to the first lens surface in light direction)

• Scales - Combined meter/feet graduation

• Filter mount - Internal thread for screw-in filters size E55

• Accessories - Hood: 12464 or 12592

• Viewfinder - 12019, 12026 or 12027

• Materials - Anodized aluminum and optical glass / Chrome plated brass and optical glass

• Focal length - 24.4 mm

• Length to bayonet flange - 46 mm / 1.8 in

• Largest diameter - 58 mm / 2.3 in

• Weight - approx. 290 g / 10.3 oz black anodized - 388 g / 13.7 oz chrome plated

• Inscription - ELMARIT-M ASPH. 1:2.8/24

• On the street - $US 3,295 in 2008

24mm f/2.8 ASPH Elmarit-M Serial Numbers

Serial numbers compiled from Puts Pocket Pod
.* Not labeled ASPH in Puts list

SN Start	SN End	Product	Year	Total
3737201	3737700	24mm f/2.8 *Elmarit-M	1996	500
3755026	3755525	24mm f/2.8 *Elmarit-M	1996	500
3769930	3770929	24mm f/2.8 *Elmarit-M	1996	1000
3782330	3783329	24mm f/2.8 *Elmarit-M	1997	1000
3808860	3809859	24mm f/2.8 *Elmarit-M	1997	1000
3844000	3844999	24mm f/2.8 *Elmarit-M	1998	1000
3871667	3872666	24mm f/2.8 *Elmarit-M	1999	1000
3913126	3913126	24mm f/2.8 ASPH Elmarit-M	2001	1
3949534	3950033	24mm f/2.8 ASPH Elmarit-M	2002	500
3957161	3958160	24mm f/2.8 ASPH Elmarit-M	2002	1000
unknown	unknown	21mm f/2.8 ASPH Elmarit-M	2006-	unknown
TOTAL	ASSIGNED	SERIAL NUMBERS	1997-2005	7,501