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Quick review - Leica TL2 with 60mm/f2.8 macro lens.
I know there are many detailed reviews and comparisons of this camera available on the internet. This is just a quick synopsis of my impressions. Let me preface, when I find a brand that I love - be it in timepieces, writing instruments, cars, clothes, cameras, etc - I am very loyal to them. So, I have been shooting with the Leica D-lux series for 4-5 years now, until recently, when I started to crave something more. I wanted a camera with interchangeable lenses that was sleek, easy to carry, good build quality and reputation, and a quality sensor.
I found it all in the Leica TL2. Its silver finish, with solid build and touch screen display and minimalistic design were perfect for me. Not to mention, the full availability of Leica glass to use. I purchased the camera with 18mm lens, and then soon after the 60mm macro lens.
Pros - Design, Ease of use, Small/lightweight (easy to take anywhere), Magnificent pictures, Excellent customer service, Built in 32gb memory (just in case you forgot your SD card), USB-c, 4k video @30fps.
Cons - No built EVF, Expensive, Not a full frame sensor, Battery Life. No image stabilization.
On to the macro lens, it is fantastic. I have never shot macro photography before, and now I can't stop shooting. It's lightweight, AF is very fast (occasionally glitches), images are crisp/clean.
I think this is very well put together system. But it is expensive, and I am sure you probably could buy a similar system from a different manufacturer at a lessor cost. However, I am very happy with it and most importantly I use it everyday - trying to improve. I would definitely recommend this camera and lens. Thanks for reading (and looking). Here are some macro pics (handheld).
Quick review - Leica TL2 with 60mm/f2.8 macro lens.
I know there are many detailed reviews and comparisons of this camera available on the internet. This is just a quick synopsis of my impressions. Let me preface, when I find a brand that I love - be it in timepieces, writing instruments, cars, clothes, ca...
It’s a great camera and a great system.
The dedicated lenses are excellent and you can use SL lenses without an adapter. You’ve made a wonderful choice. Have fun!
Different worlds
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Thanks for sharing your impressions...
Very similar input to the various reviews that I have read... not sure that I would list APS-C as a negative... particularly if you are happy with the rendering and output results. If memory serves me correct 16mm is 24mm equivalent while the 60 macro is ...
Very useful review
And I like your photos, especially the pen and the watch. Congratulations. As you know I am currently in the search for a new kit for macro photography and I have been looking at the very system you have. The color ambiance on the out of focus areas in yo...
I have decided to try..
.. a second-hand APO-ELMARIT-R 2.8/100mm lens. I will play a bit with the lens on my current gear and if I feel comfortable I will make my final decision about which system to go to, if any. For the moment I am very drawn to the SL camera, which has the c...
Yours are already sensational..
But there is nothing wrong with wanting to improve, I suppose.. Best. Benjamin
So, I took the picture of my Leica with my iPhone X in portrait mode.
The macros were taken with my Leica TL2 and 60mm macro lens. Prior to that I was using a Leica D-lux 6. If I can do it, surely you will have no issues. Your watch pics are spectacular. The TL2 has a more iPhone interface quality than a traditional camera....
Good hunting!
I think you will find the form factor, versatility, adaptability, picture quality, and overall camera control of the TL2 much better than the D Lux series, although I have not tested the the 7. For me, the combination of iPhone X and TL2 with interchangea...
