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  • Leica TL2

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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:
    Compare Leica TL2 vs Leica TL

    Leica TL2 Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Lens Mount and Lenses
    4. Sensor and Photography Features
    5. Physical Specs
    6. LCD and Viewfinder
    7. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    8. Video
    9. Other Features
    10. Photography Type Scores
    11. Alternatives
    12. Popular Comparisons
    13. Frequently Asked Questions
    14. 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
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    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 #107 out of 211 in Mirrorless cameras (Top 10 Mirrorless), and ranked #194 out of 1220 in all Cameras (Top 10 Overall).

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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 442g, 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:

    Leica TL2 Body Size 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.


    Leica TL2 Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a 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 TL2 Camera Leica CL
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    403g 4g heavier 45mm 12mm thicker
    Leica TL2 Camera Leica TL
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    384g 15g lighter 33mm equal thickness
    Leica TL2 Camera Fujifilm X100V
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    478g 79g heavier 53mm 20mm thicker
    Leica TL2 Camera Leica D-Lux 7
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    403g 4g heavier 64mm 31mm thicker
    Leica TL2 Camera Leica T Type 701
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    384g 15g lighter 33mm equal thickness
    Leica TL2 Camera Ricoh GR III
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    257g 142g lighter 33mm equal thickness
    Leica TL2 Camera Sony A7 III
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    650g 251g heavier 74mm 41mm thicker
    Leica TL2 Camera Leica SL
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    847g 448g heavier 39mm 6mm 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.

    Leica TL2 Sensor Size Comparison
    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 Lens 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 Lens 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 Lens 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 Lens 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.

    Leica TL2 back view and LCD

    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 369 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 TL2 Camera Leica CL
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    3840 x 2160 220shots Yes No No
    Leica TL2 Camera Leica TL
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    1920 x 1080 400shots Yes No No
    Leica TL2 Camera Fujifilm X100V
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    4096 x 2160 420shots Yes Yes No
    Leica TL2 Camera Leica D-Lux 7
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    3840 x 2160 340shots Yes Yes No
    Leica TL2 Camera Leica T Type 701
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    1920 x 1080 400shots Yes No No
    Leica TL2 Camera Ricoh GR III
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    1920 x 1080 shots Yes No No
    Leica TL2 Camera Sony A7 III
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    3840 x 2160 610shots Yes Yes Yes
    Leica TL2 Camera Leica SL
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    4096 x 2160 400shots Yes No 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.

    Popular Comparisons of Leica TL2

    Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Leica TL2 amongst Camera Decision readers.

    Leica CL
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    Leica TL
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    Fujifilm X100V
    Fujifilm X100V
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    Leica D-Lux 7
    Leica D-Lux 7
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    Leica T Type 701
    Leica T  Type 701
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    Ricoh GR III
    Ricoh GR III
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    Sony A7 III
    Sony A7 III
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    Leica SL
    Leica SL
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    Leica TL2 Alternatives in DSLR Cameras

    It would also be interesting to compare Leica TL2 with DSLR Cameras. Below we have listed 4 highest ranked DSLR cameras in Leica TL2's price range.

    Nikon D850
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    Sony A99 II
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    Pentax K-1
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    Nikon D780
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    Pentax K-1 II
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    Nikon D750
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    Nikon D810
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    Nikon D500
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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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