Leica CL mirrorless camera and Elmarit-TL 18mm f/2.8 ASPH lens to be announced on November 21st
On November 21st Leica will announce the long-rumored CL mirrorless camera and a new Elmarit-TL 18mm f/2.8 ASPH lens (both pictured above). Here is an updated list of specifications and the expected European pricing:
- Code name “Clooney” (model 7323), the actual name will “Leica CL“
- Made in Germany
- Same 24MP ASP-C sensor from the TL2
- Interchangeable lens camera with TL-mount
- Built-in EVF: better than the M external EVF (1.4MP) and the Typ 020 (2.4MP) but not the same as the one in the Leica SL (4.4MP)
- Official announcement in Japan will be on November 22nd
- 1/8000 mechanical shutter
- No GPS
- No IBIS
- No PDAF
- European pricing:
- Leica CL: €2,490 (around $3,000)
- Leica Elmarit-TL 18mm f/2.8 ASPH lens: €1,190 (around $1,400)
- Leica CL + 18mm f/2.8 lens combo: €3,490 (around $4,100)
Updated list of upcoming/rumored Leica cameras and lenses
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