24mm Lenses
Complete guide and specifications
24mm Lenses
The 24mm focal length sits comfortably between the ultra-wide 21mm and the classic 28mm. For many, it is the perfect wide angle that balances field of view with natural rendering. It is wide enough for almost any landscape or interior but not so wide that it becomes difficult to manage composition.
Key Characteristics
- Modern Classic: A focal length that has gained popularity in modern photography.
- Perspective: Offers a dynamic perspective without the extreme distortion of wider lenses.
- Framing: Typically requires 24mm frame lines (available on some bodies) or an external finder.
Find Your Perfect 24mm Lens
Compare 24mm lenses for the Leica M system. Look for acclaimed models like the Leica Elmar-M or the Elmarit-M ASPH. Filter specs to find the best balance of speed, size, and performance. Whether you need a wide-angle for travel or architecture, use our list to discover current and vintage options from top manufacturers.
The cheapest 24mm M / LTM-mount lens right now is MS-Optics Perar 24mm f/4 at €899. Across 4 tracked 24mm lenses, prices run from €899 to €6,995 (median €1,797). See the live price index ↗
The MS-Optics Aporia 24mm f/2 is a Leica M-mount pancake wide-angle, prized by collectors as one of the smallest, lightest fast full-frame lenses ever built.
The AstrHori 24mm f/6.3 is a fixed-aperture pancake wide-angle for Leica M-mount, a budget zone-focus novelty from a modern Chinese maker.
The KIPON Iberit (Elegant) 24mm f/2.4 is a compact all-metal manual ultra-wide for Leica M, prized by collectors for classic, ED-free rendering.
The MS Optics 24mm f/4 Perar is widely regarded as the "Goldilocks" lens of the Perar lineup, balancing the extreme pancake size of the 21mm with a slightly more manageable focal length and less aggressive color shifting on digital bodies. Hand-assembled by Sadayasu Miyazaki, this "Super Triplet" weighs 43 grams and measures just 5.2mm thick, effectively transforming a Leica M into a pocket camera. While it still demands patience due to its tiny, hood-controlled aperture and inevitable vignetting, it offers a distinct, high-contrast render that feels far more organic than clinical modern alternatives.
The Leica Summilux-M 24mm f/1.4 ASPH. is a fast wide-angle M-mount lens, prized by collectors as the brand's only 24mm at maximum aperture f/1.4.
The Leica Elmar-M 24mm f/3.8 ASPH. is a compact wide-angle M-mount lens, a lighter alternative to the 24mm f/2.8 Elmarit valued by collectors.
The Leica Elmarit-M 24mm f/2.8 ASPH. is a compact M-mount wide-angle prime, valued by collectors as Leica's first aspherical 24mm rangefinder lens.