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Aperture Series: Leica 24mm f/3.8 Elmar-M ASPH — Cottonwood
This series shows the Leica 24mm f/3.8 Elmar-M ASPH behavior from f/4 - f/16 in 1/2 stop increments.
Like its sibling, the 21/3.4 Super-Elmar-M ASPH, the 24/3.8 Elmar-M ASPH shows remarkably little variation in optical performance across the aperture range, showing that the 24/3.8 Elmar-M is an exceptionally high performance lens. The two lenses are nearly twins in terms of optical performance, so choose for non-optical reasons.
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Diglloyd Guide to LEICA contains in-depth coverage of Leica M system cameras and lenses, with additional coverage of Leica M Monochrom, Leica Q.
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- Aperture series from wide open through stopped down, showing the full range of lens performance and bokeh.
- Optical quality analysis of field curvature, focus shift, sharpness, flare, distortion, and performance in the field.
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