The Leica TL2 is the third model in a series of interchangeable-lens cameras based upon a compact 'unibody' machined from a single block of aluminium. We reviewed the original Leica T (Typ 701) back in May 2014, but not its successor, the Leica TL.

The Leica TL2 is a mirrorless camera with an APS-C size 24-megapixel CMOS sensor, 3.7-inch touchscreen LCD, 49-point contrast-detect autofocus system and 32GB of onboard storage.

Leica is a staunchly traditional company that takes great pride in its legacy and heritage. Over the past few years, however, the company has been modernizing its camera lines and none has embodied this modern focus more than the mirrorless T (now TL) line.

Leica's newest mirrorless camera is making a style statement...

Sharp images; Stylish exterior; 4K video

Lacks a viewfinder; Awkward weight distribution; Quirky controls

Leica's new TL2 compact system looks much the same as its predecessor -- the TL -- but comes with a whole host of updates under the surface.

The Leica TL2 compact system camera is made from a single piece of aluminium. It comes packed with a 24-megapixel sensor and improved autofocus.