Abstract: Last updated: January 16, 2018As you approach the $2000 price point you'll find flagship APS-C and Four Thirds cameras, built for speed and durability. You'll also find a handful of full-frame ILCs and DSLRs, with their own unique selling points.Few camer...
Lacks a viewfinder, Awkward weight distribution, Quirky controls
With most Leica cameras you can at least see how they could appeal to a very specific kind of user and style of photography – but it's different with the TL2. The camera body is slim, minimal and attractive in its own way, but the quirky controls and fron...
The Leica TL2 is easy to learn, fun to use and takes great pictures. It's solid and has the romance and appeal that is intrinsic Leica. With an MSRP of $1,995 (body only, silver tone or black) it's not going to be everyone's first choice. But those who va...
The Leica TL2 is a swish looking, slick-operating camera – once you've got used to the paucity of physical controls and that finger swipes will get you where you want to be faster than camera buttons or dials. But, given that it bears the Leica brandi...
Abstract: The TL2 offers multi-zone, center-weighted and spot metering modes along with +/- 3.0 EV exposure compensation which is available in 1/3 EV increments. With its new electronic shutter, the TL2 can record images with shutter speeds up to 1/40,000s. When us...
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Published: 2017-07-10, Author: Jim , review by: pcmag.com
Stunning industrial design, Modern 24MP image sensor, 4K video capture, Mechanical and electronic shutter, 7,1 and 20fps burst shooting, Big touch screen and dual control dials, USB-C charging option, 32GB internal memory and SD slot, Wi-Fi
Omits built-in EVF and flash, Can't manually select shutter mode, Video frame rates locked in, Must buy accessory lugs to use third-party straps, Limited lens selection
The Leica TL2 backs up its premium design and price with modern tech. It's a solid camera for the fashion-forward photographer...
Published: 2017-07-10, Author: Richard , review by: dpreview.com
Cheap, fast and adaptable, many photographers and photojournalists are turning to newsprint to share their photographs IRL. With its M-series rangefinders, Leica makes cameras that are traditional almost to the point of anachronism, the TL series is pret...
Published: 2017-07-10, Author: Dan , review by: theverge.com
Abstract: Leica is a staunchly traditional company that takes great pride in its legacy and heritage. Over the past few years, however, the company has been modernizing its camera lines and none has embodied this modern focus more than the mirrorless T (now TL) lin...
As we indicated in our review of the Leica T, it's difficult to write up reviews of Leica's products without including comments on price, which has always been a factor associated with the brand. Put briefly, Leica makes premium products and prices them a...
For most of us, the TL2 is like a limited edition concept car – a vision of the future with features that will hopefully trickle down to cameras that won't tempt us into bankruptcy.There's certainly lots to love, and for other camera makers to learn from...
