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Field Curvature: Leica 24/3.8 Elmar-M ASPH vs 24/2.8 Elmarit-M ASPH
This example compares the Leica 24mm f/2.8 Elmarit-M ASPH to the Leica 24mm f/3.8 Elmar-M ASPH. The 24/3.8 Elmar-M is a newer design, and effectively a full stop slower.
This is a fantastic example comparison, because while the lenses appear similar, they are actually quite different in behavior. No one can doubt the quality of either, yet the comparison shows a large difference.
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