Additional Leica Q2 coverage from around the Web: I had an opportunity to use the Q2 ahead of today’s announcement and found the improvements to be largely positive. The camera hasn’t lost any of its charm or appeal, but feels faster in use and is easier to handle thanks to the refined controls. The new viewfinder […]
The Leica Q2 camera is now officially announced. The US price is $4,995 (only in black finish). Sample photos are available here. The main specifications are (the detailed specifications can be downloaded here): 47.3MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor Maestro II Image Processor Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH. Lens 3.68MP OLED Electronic Viewfinder 3.0″ 1.04m-Dot Touchscreen LCD DCI 4K24p, […]
The new Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH black chrome lens edition is now shipping and is currently in stock in the US at B&H Photo, PopFlash, Amazon and Leica Store Miami (update: sold out). “Reminiscent of the vintage Summicron 50 mm f/2 (II) from 1956, the APO-Summicron-M 50 mm f/2 ASPH., black chrome features a scalloped focusing ring with barrel components […]
A quick update to my previous post: the EU price of the Leica Q2 will be €4,790 with VAT included (or around $5,500). For comparison, the Leica Q price in Europe is now €4,190 and the Leica Q-P is €4,590. I have to adjust my previous guess – I think the US price of the Q2 […]
The Leica Q2 camera will be priced at ¥702,000 including tax in Japan – this is around $6,300. For comparison, the Leica Q is now $3,995 (after a $500 discount) and the Leica Q-P is $4,995. My guess for the US price is $5,995. The official announcement is tomorrow:
Leica Camera Taiwan posted a banner on Facebook with the text “Leica Q2 camera coming soon” (previous Leica Q2 reports can be found here): Here is the Google translation:
Dpreivew posted some additional information on the new Voigtländer Nokton Vintage Line 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM lens for Leica M-mount:
