Overview

The Exakta 24mm f/2.8 MC Macro is a cheap, fully manual wide-angle lens from the 1980s, likely a rebranded Cosina. It offers excellent value, with a nicely damped focus ring and a close-focus feature that is not true macro but convenient for close-ups. Optical performance is good at medium apertures, but wide-open sharpness and clarity in complex scenes may be lacking. It suits street photography on crop bodies due to its focal length and compact build.