Leica TL2 mirrorless camera officially announced

By LR admin | Published: July 10, 2017


The Leica TL2 mirrorless camera is now officially announced – no surprises from what I already reported previously.

Leica TL2 coverage:

“Like the previous T and TL models, the TL2 is a primarily touchscreen-driven camera that uses an almost smartphone-like icon-based interface in the place of any menu lists. However, beyond the move to a 24MP sensor for this latest version, Leica has made small but important changes to just about every aspect of the camera.” (dpreview)

  • Key differences between the Leica TL and Leica TL2 cameras (via Photographyblog):
Leica TLLeica TL2
Sensor16 Megapixels24 Megapixels
Video1080p @ 30fps4K @ 30fps / 1080p @ 60fps / 720p @ 120fps
ISO Speed100-12500100-50000
AF Speed460ms165ms
Shutter Speed30 seconds – 1/4000th sec30 seconds – 1/4000th sec (mechanical shutter)

1/6400th – 1/40000th sec (electronic shutter)

Built-in Memory16Gb32Gb
ConnectivityUSB 2, HDMI 1USB 3, HDMI 1.4
Touchscreen8x Faster Gesture Control
OperationImproved Menu and Operating Elements
FlashPop-upNone
  • Leica TL2 main specs:
    • 24.2MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
    • Leica Maestro II Image Processor
    • UHD 4K30 and Full HD 1080p60 Video
    • Up to 20 fps Shooting and ISO 50000
    • 3.7″ 1.3m-Dot Touchscreen LCD Monitor
    • 49-Point Contrast-Detect AF System
    • Electronic Shutter Function: 1/40000 Sec
    • MyCamera Menu; Faster Touch Controls
    • 32GB Memory and UHS-II SD Card Slot
    • Integrated Wi-Fi and USB 3.0 Type-C Port
  • Detailed technical specs, full press release and additional pictures:

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Additional Leica TL2 pictures

By LR admin | Published: July 10, 2017




Three new pictures of the Leica TL2 camera from Nokishita confirm the removal of the eternal flash. Stay tuned – the official announcement is in 4 hours (9 am EST).

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Coming soon: 7Artisans 35mm f/2 rangefinder coupled lens for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: July 8, 2017


In addition to the 50mm f/1.1, the Chinese company 7Artisans is rumored to announce a new 35mm f/2 rangefinder coupled lens for Leica M-mount (pictured above). The official announcement is expected in August. The lens will have a 43mm filter thread. It is not clear if the new lens will have the same design as their current 35mm f/2 lens for Sony E-mount (more info here).

7Artisans lenses can be purchased from Amazon US | Amazon DE | Amazon UK | eBay US | eBay UK

Pictures via Weibo

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Leica rumored to introduce an entirely new line of Noctilux lenses

By LR admin | Published: July 8, 2017


In the past few months I have been receiving tips about various new Noctilux lenses (see this and this post). I finally realized that we are not talking about a single lens here – Leica is rumored to start a whole new separate lens line under the Noctilux name. The upcoming Noctilux-M 75mm f/1.25 ASPH could be the first in a series of new Noctilux lenses with different focal lengths that will be introduced in the next few years.

Over the past two years, Leica introduced several new products under the 0.95 name.

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First pictures of the Leica TL2 camera leaked online

By LR admin | Published: July 8, 2017



The first pictures of the upcoming Leica TL2 mirrorless camera leaked online. As I already reported the new TL2 will keep the same form factor as the previous T/TL models. The main upgrade will be the new 24MP APS-C sensor. Here is what else to expect from the TL2:

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The Leica SL mirrorless camera will not be replaced anytime soon

By LR admin | Published: July 6, 2017


Several readers asked me if Leica will introduce a new SL camera after the recent price drop. Here is what David Farkas from Leica Store Miami had to say on this topic:

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Additional Leica TL2 camera details *UPDATED*

By LR admin | Published: July 5, 2017


I received some additional information on the upcoming Leica TL2 mirrorless camera (updated July 7th):

  • Very similar to the T and TL design
  • No EVF
  • Very fast everything
  • New 24MP sensor
  • No flash
  • Max ISO: 50,000
  • 4K video
  • New customizable interface with more selections and options
  • The edges of the body are now smoother compared to the T and TL
  • The official announcement will be on or around July 10th
  • The Leica TL2 will use the same Visoflex as the M10
  • The CNC machining of the camera is slightly modified from the T/TL as the edges are chamfered to reduce the “normal-angle” sharp edging of the previous models. This chamfering stops about half an inch short of the hot-shoe from both sides.
  • Leica may announce a new lens for TL system
  • Price: around 2,000 EUR/USD/GBP

Like the new Leica TL2 Facebook page for a more detailed coverage.

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