Leica Elmar-M 24mm f/3.8 ASPH vs Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM
Leica Elmar-M 24mm f/3.8 ASPH vs Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM
When comparing Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM and Leica Elmar-M 24mm f/3.8 ASPH, which one is better?
1. Largest Aperture Comparison
The Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM has the largest aperture of the two lenses at 2.8 compared to the 3.8 aperture of Leica Elmar-M 24mm f/3.8 ASPH. This means that you get more light to your sensor using Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM wide open, and therefore it might be a better lens in dark situations.
Winner: Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM
Regarding largest aperture: A lower aperture number means that the widest aperture on the lens is larger. This means that more light will hit the sensor and also that the depth of field will be shallower, better separating your subject from the background.
2. Lens Type Comparison
Both lenses are Prime lenses, which means that you can choose both Leica Elmar-M 24mm f/3.8 ASPH or Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM if you're looking for that type of lens.
Winner: Tied
Regarding type: There are two types of lenses; zoom lenses and prime lenses. Prime lenses have a fixed focal length and cannot be zoomed, while zoom lenses have a focal length range and can be zoomed in to get closer to the subject. Prime lenses are usually lighter, cheaper and let in more light. Zoom lenses are more versatile but are more expensive since they require a more advanced lens design.
Specifications
Full specifications table of Leica Elmar-M 24mm f/3.8 ASPH and Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM:
| Leica Elmar-M 24mm f/3.8 ASPH | Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Leica | Canon |
| Lens Mount | Missing | Canon EF |
| Focal Length | 24 mm | 24 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 3.8 | 2.8 |
| Type | Prime | Prime |