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Leica M240
Leica 24mm f/3.8 Elmar-M ASPH

M240 vs M9 (24/3.8 Elmar-M, Propane Tank)

The Leica 24mm f/3.8 Elmar-M ASPH is Leica’s finest wide angle performer for sheer optical excellence (see MTF charts), along with very low distortion and a flat field and no focus shift. It outperforms the 21/3.4 Super-Elmar-M ASPH at the edges and corners, while matching it in central areas.

Hence in the wide angle realm it is is highly appropriate for assessing the Leica M240 against the Leica M9P for peak resolving power,

Matching the two cameras

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