Leica TL2 Review
Leica's first T cameras, later sold as the TL, was all style, but lacked the substance to back it up—it just felt dated compared with competing models, and didn't handle as well as it could have upon release. But the TL2 ($1,950, body only) is a different beast. It packs a modern 24MP image sensor, focuses and shoots quickly, and records 4K video. It doesn't do everything well—don't look at it to track fast-moving action—but if you want a camera that looks as good as the images it captures, the TL2 might be for you. For a better overall experience, but a more utilitarian design, look at our Editors' Choice Fujifilm X-T2 in this price and feature range instead.
Design
The TL2 ($1,950.00 at GoldenMine) features a stunning aluminum unibody design with comfortable rounded edges, and is available with a silver or black finish. Because it's milled from a single block of metal, it feels very solid and stands apart from other, more mundanely designed cameras. It's slim, measuring 2.7 by 5...
The Leica TL2 backs up its premium design and price with modern tech. It's a solid camera for the fashion-forward photographer.
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
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