Leica TL2

The Leica TL2 backs up its premium design and price with modern tech. It's a solid camera for the fashion-forward photographer.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
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MSRP: $2,571.26

Product details

  • Leica TL2 Digital Camera Body - Carrying Strap - 2 Carrying Strap Release Pins - Battery (Leica DPDC13) - Charger (Leica BC-DC13) with 6 Adapter Plugs - USB Cable - Leica App (Free download remote control and picture transfer in Apple App Store / Google Play Store) - Leica Vario-Elmar-TL 18-56mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical Lens - Lens Hood - Front Lens Cap - Rear Lens Cap - Pouch - 2-Year Warranty
  • Faster Auto Focus performance with a new 49-point AF system
  • Brand new 24 MP APS-C CMOS sensor
  • Maestro II generation processor
  • Expanded ISO range of 100-50,000

PROS

+ 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.

CONS

- 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.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on July 10, 2017
The Leica TL2 backs up its premium design and price with modern tech. It's a solid camera for the fashion-forward photographer.
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By TrustedReviews on August 10, 2017
The Leica TL2 is a 24MP mirrorless camera with a one-piece aluminium body and very smartphone-like touchscreen control. It has a gorgeous tactile design with one of the best touch interfaces you’ll find on any camera. Sadly its stratospheric price means that few photographers will ever get to experience its unique charms.
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By TechRadar on August 18, 2017
The Leica TL2 is certainly not without its charms. It's beautifully made, the large and bright touchscreen is one of the best we've used on a camera, and images from the 24.3MP APS-C sensor are very good (provided you shoot in raw). However, it just doesn't offer the wealth of features we'd hope to see on a camera demanding this kind of money.
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By TrustedReviews on August 10, 2017
In use the TL2 is mostly pretty nimble. It turns on in a fraction of a second, and reacts near-instantly to the shutter button being depressed. The touchscreen is generally very responsive, although it can sometimes be oddly reluctant to respond to commands when you get deeper into the menus. About the only time the camera leaves you waiting is when writing a full burst of images to the memory card, during which you can’t enter playback mode to examine your shots.
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