24mm f/2.8 ASPH Elmarit-M

• Leica Order No. - 11878-black - 11898-chrome . LLC - 141

• Production era - 1998-2010

• 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 8-blade 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

• 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 aluminum - 388 g / 13.7 oz chrome plated brass

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

24mm f/2.8 ASPH Elmarit-M.pdf - courtesy Summilux.net

Erwin Puts (2002) Leica M-Lenses.pdf - pgs. 26 - 29

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• On the street - $US 3,295 in 2008 - 2,025 in 2010 - €EU 1,880 in 2015
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Leica 24mm f/2.8 ASPH Elmarit-M Serial Numbers

Serial numbers compiled from known lenses and Puts Pocket Pod.pdf
* ASPH lenses not labeled ASPH in Puts list
^ Lens no. 3848529 is 24mm f/2.8 ASPH Elmarit-M
~ stolen lens, please report if found on sale

SN Start	SN End	Product	Year	Total
3737201	3737700	24mm f/2.8 *Elmarit-M (black)	1996	500
3755026	3755525	24mm f/2.8 *Elmarit-M (black)	1996	500
3769930	3770929	24mm f/2.8 *Elmarit-M (black)	1996	1000
3782330	3783329	24mm f/2.8 *Elmarit-M (black)	1997	1000
3808860	3809859	24mm f/2.8 *Elmarit-M (black+chrom)	1997	1000
3844000	3844999	24mm f/2.8 *Elmarit-M	1998	1000
3848500^	3849499	^21mm f/2.8 ASPH Elmarit-M (black)	1998	[1000]
3871667	3872666	24mm f/2.8 *Elmarit-M (black+chrom)	1999	1000 ~ 3872553 chrom
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 (black)	2002	1000
-4036206	4041627-	24mm f/2.8 ASPH Elmarit-M (black)	2006-	5,422+
-4068998	4074758-	24mm f/2.8 ASPH Elmarit-M (black)	2009-	5,761+
TOTAL	ASSIGNED	SERIAL NUMBERS	1997-2005	7,501