Leica news, before it happens

The Leica CL camera and Elmarit-TL 18mm f/2.8 ASPH lens are already listed on the official Leica website in Japan:

• Leica CL
• Leica Elmarit-TL 18mm f/2.8 ASPH lens

Leica TL detailed specifications:

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The first leaked Leica CL mirrorless camera press photo look exactly like the “Leica XY” camera registered with the NCC:

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Tomorrow at 9am EST Leica will announce their new Leica CL mirrorless camera and Elmarit-TL 18mm f/2.8 ASPH lens. Stay tuned for a detailed coverage. Here is the Australian Leica CL pricing:

• Leica CL body only: $3,700AUD
• Leica CL + 18mm lens kit: $5,200AUD
• Leic CL + 18-56mm zoom lens kit: $5,400AUD

In the US, the new Leica CL will also be available in two different lens kits and the pricing will be $2,500-$3,000 for the body only and $3,500-$4,000 for the lens kits:

Like the new Leica CL Facebook page and the Leica TL2 Facebook page.

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

Like the new Leica CL Facebook page and the Leica TL2 Facebook page