24mm f/3.8 ASPH Elmar-M

• Leica Order No. - 11648

• Production era - 2008-Current

• Lens mount - Leica M quick-change bayonet with 6 bit lens identification bar code for digital M models

• Number of lenses/groups - 8 /6

• Aperture - f/3.8-f/16

• Focusing range - 0.7 m / 2.3 ft < ∞

• Smallest object field - 615 x 922 mm

• Maximum magnification - 1:25.6

• Diaphragm setting / type - With click-stops, half values available, manual diaphragm

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

• Position of entrance pupil - (from apex of 1st lens element) 18.7 mm / 0.74 in

• Scales - Combined meter/feet graduation

• Filter mount/Lens hood - Non-rotating, female thread for filters E46, male thread for lens hood, screw-on type lens hood (included in delivery)

• Accessories - Viewfinder: 12019, 12026 or 12027 - Hood 12465

• Materials - Anodized aluminum and optical glass

• Focal length - 24.5 mm / 0.96 in

• Length to bayonet flange - 40.6 / 56.6 mm (without / with lens hood) - 1.6 / 2.2 in

• Largest diameter - approx. 53 mm / 2.1 in

• Weight - approx. 260 g / 9.2 oz

• Inscription - LEICA ELMAR-M 1:3.8/24 ASPH. E46 (serial no.)
• Leica Tech Data - 24mm f/3.8 ASPH Elmar-M.pdf - courtesy Summilux.net

Comment

• On the street - $US 2,595 in 2012 - 2,395 in 2008 - €EU 1,680 in 2015
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24mm f/3.8 ASPH Elmar-M Serial Numbers

Serial numbers compiled from known lenses

SN Start	SN End	Product	Year	Total
-4077785	4082943-	24mm f/3.8 ASPH Elmar-M	2008	5,149+
-4087862	unknown-	24mm f/3.8 ASPH Elmar-M	2011	unknown
-unknown	4141380-	24mm f/3.8 ASPH Elmar-M	2012	unknown
TOTAL	ASSIGNED	SERIAL NUMBERS	2008-2013	unknown