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Main Features

24MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 50000

3.7" Fixed Type Screen

7.0 fps continuous shooting

4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video

Built-in Wireless

399g. 134 x 69 x 33 mm

Replaced Leica TL

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Leica TL2 Overview

First introduced in July 2017 , Leica TL2 is a 24.0MP Advanced Mirrorless camera with a APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and Leica L lens mount. Leica replaced the older TL with this model. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
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Leica TL2 Review - Click for Table of Contents

Overview
Pros and Cons
Lens Mount and Lenses
Sensor and Photography Features
Physical Specs
LCD and Viewfinder
Connectivity, Storage and Battery
Video
Other Features
Photography Type Scores
Alternatives
Popular Comparisons
Frequently Asked Questions
Detailed Specifications

Leica TL2 is the latest member of Leica's TL series of cameras. Below you can see the latest models in this series and how their main specs have changed with each new version.

Leica TL Series History

	Model	Release Date	Sensor	Max FPS	Dimensions	Weight
	Leica TL2	2017	24.0MP - APS-C	7.0 fps	134 x 69 x 33mm	399g
	Leica TL Compare	2016	16.0MP - APS-C	5.0 fps	134 x 69 x 33mm	384g

Check the link below to compare specs of the latest cameras in this series:
Leica vs TL

Leica TL2 has an Overall Score of 66/100 and ranked #100 out of 206 in Mirrorless cameras (Top 10 Mirrorless), and ranked #190 out of 1214 in all Cameras (Top 10 Overall).

Main Scores

Imaging

Features

Value for Money

Portability

Overall Score

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Leica TL2 Physical Specs

Leica TL2 weighs 399 g (0.88 lb / 14.07 oz) and has external dimensions of 134 x 69 x 33 mm (5.28 x 2.72 x 1.3″). Considering that the average weight of Mirrorless type cameras is 437g, its weight is about average in its class. On the other hand, with a thickness of only 33mm, it is quite small, 17mm thinner than the average of its class.

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Here is the front and top view image of Leica TL2 with the dimensions:

Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Leica TL2 Camera Body

In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Leica TL2, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.

Physical size of the Leica TL2 Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery

Now lets compare the weight and thickness of Leica TL2 with its main competitors:

Leica TL2 Size Compared to Main Competitors

Model	Weight	vs	Thickness	vs
Leica CL Compare	403g	4g heavier	45mm	12mm thicker
Leica TL Compare	384g	15g lighter	33mm	equal thickness
Leica T Type 701 Compare	384g	15g lighter	33mm	equal thickness
Fujifilm X-T3 Compare	539g	140g heavier	59mm	26mm thicker
Fujifilm X100V Compare	478g	79g heavier	53mm	20mm thicker
Sony A7 III Compare	650g	251g heavier	74mm	41mm thicker
Leica D-Lux 7 Compare	403g	4g heavier	64mm	31mm thicker
Leica Q2 Compare	718g	319g heavier	92mm	59mm thicker

Weather Sealing

Leica TL2 doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Mirrorless Cameras with Weather Sealing page.

Leica TL2 Sensor and Photography Features

Leica TL2 has a 24.0MP APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm ) sized CMOS sensor . You can shoot at maximum resolution of 6016 x 4014 pixels with aspect ratios of and 3:2. has a native ISO range of 100 - 50000 and it can save files in RAW format which gives you a wider room for post processing.

Leica TL2 is not the highest resolution APS-C camera. Canon M6 MII with its 33.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Leica TL2 vs Canon M6 MII or take a look at Highest resolution Mirrorless cameras list.

Let's look at how the size of the Leica TL2's APS-C sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

Comparison image of Leica TL2 Sensor Size with other standard sensors

Leica TL2 Lens Mount and Lenses

Leica TL2 has a Leica L lens mount and currently there are 4 native lenses available for this mount.

Leica TL2 doesn't have a sensor based image stabilization system but 0 of these lenses already comes with Optical Image Stabilization.

Here are some of the most popular Leica TL2 Lenses on Camera Decision:

Popular Leica L Mount Lenses for Leica TL2

Model	Focal Length on	Coverage	Weight	Focusing	Street Price
Leica Summicron-T 23mm f2 ASPH	34.5mm	APS-C / DX	154gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Leica Vario-Elmar-T 18-56mm f3.5-5.6	27-84mm	APS-C / DX	256gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Leica APO-Macro-Elmarit-TL 60mm f2.8 ASPH	90mm	APS-C / DX	320gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Leica Elmarit-TL 18mm F2.8 ASPH	27mm	APS-C / DX	80gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo

Check our Leica TL2 Lenses page for more detailed lens search.

Leica TL2 LCD

Leica TL2 has a Fixed Type 3.7" LCD screen with a resolution of 1,230k dots. The Leica TL2's 3.7" screen is larger than average and its resolution is up to the class standarts.

LCD is Touch screen type, so you can change the settings and set the focus point with your fingertips.

doesn't have a built-in viewfinder but an optional external viewfinder is available. Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic especially under strong light where visibility of LCD screens goes down dramatically. If you need a Mirrorless camera with a built-in viewfinder in a similar price range, consider Sony Alpha A7R IV (Compare) or Sony Alpha A7R III (Compare).
If the price is not an issue, take a look at our Top Rated Cameras with Viewfinders.

Leica TL2 Connectivity, Storage and Battery

Leica TL2 features built-in wireless (Wi-Fi) connectivity ( 802.11b/g/n) which lets you transfer your photos directly to compatible devices without any physical connection.One other feature that we like is the ability to use our smartphone as a remote to control our . You can change camera settings, release shutter, view LCD screen and tranfer files using remote control app.

You can connect to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) port.

Battery

Leica TL2 is powered by battery which provides a shooting life of 250 according to CIPA standards. Considering that the average battery life of Mirrorless type cameras is 368 shots, Leica TL2 has a short battery life for its class so we strongly recommend owners to buy some extra batteries.

Battery Life Comparison in Advanced Mirrorless Cameras

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Sony A6600 with its 810shots is the model with longest battery life among Advanced Mirrorless cameras. Check the comparison of Leica TL2 vs Sony A6600 or take a look at Longest Battery Life Mirrorless cameras list.

Leica TL2 Features Compared to Main Competitors

Model	Max Video	Battery Life	Wi-fi	Bluetooth	NFC
Leica CL Compare	3840 x 2160	220shots	Yes	No	No
Leica TL Compare	1920 x 1080	400shots	Yes	No	No
Leica T Type 701 Compare	1920 x 1080	400shots	Yes	No	No
Fujifilm X-T3 Compare	4096 x 2160	390shots	Yes	Yes	No
Fujifilm X100V Compare	4096 x 2160	420shots	Yes	Yes	No
Sony A7 III Compare	3840 x 2160	610shots	Yes	Yes	Yes
Leica D-Lux 7 Compare	3840 x 2160	340shots	Yes	Yes	No
Leica Q2 Compare	3840 x 2160	370shots	Yes	Yes	No

Leica TL2 Video Features

With Leica TL2, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 3840 x 2160 at 30p fps and save in and MPEG-4 formats. This means that Leica TL2 provides 4K (Ultra-HD) video. Except some exotic 6K and 8K video recording cameras, 4K is the new standard in consumer video world.
It is also a big step up from its predecessor TL which has a max video resolution of 1920 x 1080 only. If you are thinking of upgrading your TL and shoot a lot of video, this is a big factor to consider in favor of .

has a built-in Stereo microphone and a Mono speaker.
Leica TL2 doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a Mirrorless camera with external microphone connectivity, consider Sony Alpha A7R IV or Sony Alpha A7R III in a similar price range.

Leica TL2 Other Features

Max Shutter speed

Leica TL2 can shoot continuously at max speed of 7.0 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/4000 sec. also has an electronic shutter which can shoot silently at max speed of 1/40000s. One thing to keep in mind is that electronic shutter may cause rolling shutter / jello effects, and also banding issues under artificial light on your images.

Flash

Unfortunately doesn't have a built-in flash but it has a flash shoe for mounting external flashes.

Focusing

Leica TL2 features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system. The AF system has 49 points to choose from.

Leica TL2 also features Face detection AF where it intelligently detects the faces in the frame and locks the focus automatically.

Leica TL2 PROs and CONs Review

Now let's get in to more details of our Leica TL2 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

PROs

Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi)

4K (UHD) Video

Touch Screen

Electronic (Optional) Optional Viewfinder

Face Detection Focusing

24.0MP - High Resolution Sensor

50.000 Max ISO

49 Focus Points

Large 3.7" Screen

1.230k dots LCD Resolution

1/40000s Electronic Shutter Speed

7.0fps Shooting w/ Mechanical Shutter

399g Light Body

Flash Sync Port

Remote control with a smartphone

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CONs

No Image Stabilization

No Articulating Screen

No Built-in Viewfinder

x magnification - Small Viewfinder

Low Battery Life: 250 shots

No Environmental Sealing

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What type of Photography is Leica TL2 Good for?

In this section, we review and score Leica TL2 in 5 different photography areas.

Leica TL2 for Portrait Photography

Leica TL2 has a score of 54 for Portrait Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Mirrorless Cameras for Portrait Photography list.

Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP

Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization

Read the details of how we scored Leica TL2 for Portrait Photography

Leica TL2 for Street Photography

Leica TL2 has a score of 59 for Street Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Street is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Mirrorless Cameras for Street Photography list.

Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm) sensor

Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization

Read the details of how we scored Leica TL2 for Street Photography

Leica TL2 for Sports Photography

Leica TL2 has a score of 62 for Sports Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Sports Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Mirrorless Cameras for Sports Photography list.

Fast Continuous Shooting: 7.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
49 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection

Average Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Poor Battery Life: 250 shots
No Image Stabilization

Read the details of how we scored Leica TL2 for Sports Photography

Leica TL2 for Daily Photography

Leica TL2 has a score of 67 for Daily Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Daily Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Mirrorless Cameras for Daily Photography list.

Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm) sensor
Medium size Body

399g

Read the details of how we scored Leica TL2 for Daily Photography

Leica TL2 for Landscape Photography

Leica TL2 has a score of 45 for Landscape Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Mirrorless Cameras for Landscape Photography list.

Live-view
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm) sensor

Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
No Environmental Sealings

Read the details of how we scored Leica TL2 for Landscape Photography

Leica TL2 Alternatives

In this section, we analyse how Leica TL2 compares with other Mirrorless cameras within a similar price range.

Read a more detailed analysis of Leica TL2 alternatives.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Leica TL2

Does the Leica TL2 have Image Stabilization?
Does the Leica TL2 have RAW support?
Does the Leica TL2 have Weather Sealing?
Does the Leica TL2 have built-in GPS?
What is the Max ISO of Leica TL2?
What is the Sensor Size of Leica TL2?
is the Leica TL2 a Full Frame (FF) camera?
Does the Leica TL2 have Touch Screen?
Does the Leica TL2 have built-in Wireless?
What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Leica TL2?
What is the Weight of Leica TL2?
What are the Dimensions of Leica TL2?

Leica TL2 Detailed Specifications

General
Brand	Leica
Model	Leica TL2
Announced	2017-07-10
Body Type	Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	Leica L
Number of Lenses	4
Focal Length Multiplier	1.5x
Macro Focus Range	n/a
Screen
Screen Type	Fixed Type
Screen Size	3.7"
Screen Resolution	1,230k dots
Live View
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder Resolution	no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification	n/a
Photography Features
Min Shutter Speed	30s
Max Mechanical Shutter Speed	1/4000s
Max Electronic Shutter Speed	1/40000s
Continuous Shooting	7.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation	Yes
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	no built-in flash
Flash Modes	no built-in flash
External Flash
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score	not tested
DxO Color Depth	not tested
DxO Dynamic Range	not tested
DxO Low Light ISO	not tested
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Sensor
Sensor Type	CMOS
Sensor Size	APS-C
Sensor Dimensions	23.6 x 15.7 mm
Sensor Area	370.52mm²
Sensor Resolution	24 megapixels
Max Image Resolution	6016 x 4014
Max Native ISO	50,000
Min Native ISO	100
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	49
Number of Cross Focus Points	Unknown
Video Features
Video Resolutions	3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max Video Resolution	3840 x 2160
Video Formats	MPEG-4
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Built-In
HDMI
USB	USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Weight	399g
Physical Dimensions	134 x 69 x 33mm
Battery Life	250 shots
Battery Type	Battery Pack
Battery Model	BP-DC13
Other Features
Self Timer	Yes
Timelapse Recording
GPS	Optional
Storage Type	Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage Slots	1

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