Poll: How to describe best the Leica CL…

[DS1969]

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This body with the fix X 113 lens - now that would satisfy me, I will pass on this as do not want interchangeable lenses. 

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[vicibox]

If you compare the new Leica CL to the current Leica product range, different comparisons come to mind:

• Leica Q or Leica X w/ interchangeable lenses
• Leica SL, compact style
• Leica TL2 w/ viewfinder
• Leica M, modern version

Which one describes the CL best?

 

None of the fits? Looking forward to your suggestions!

Sorry but I think Leica have lost their way here, its like an ugly X2 with the top plate full of rubbish; my X113 is stunningly pretty, my T looks like an art exhibit, the CL looks like a cheap plastic Lomo clone, I wouldnt buy one - sigh

[fastcar888]

Approaching 2018, in my judgment, it makes little sense to purchase anything other than full frame camera.  There is a significant difference between the APS-C and full frame.  Although I do not view price as an issue, I do expect value.  That includes fully auto German made lenses that are uniquely special and quintessentially Leica. The 18mm to 56mm with the camera is $4,000 US. Leica can do better. 

[thighslapper]

Sorry but I think Leica have lost their way here, its like an ugly X2 with the top plate full of rubbish; my X113 is stunningly pretty, my T looks like an art exhibit, the CL looks like a cheap plastic Lomo clone, I wouldnt buy one - sigh

 

 .... well a great many had complaints about the SL ..... till they actually held and used one ..... 

 

Approaching 2018, in my judgment, it makes little sense to purchase anything other than full frame camera.  There is a significant difference between the APS-C and full frame.  Although I do not view price as an issue, I do expect value.  That includes fully auto German made lenses that are uniquely special and quintessentially Leica. The 18mm to 56mm with the camera is $4,000 US. Leica can do better. 

 

 

 ...... and I'd beg to differ with that statement ....... comparing the TL2 image quality to the M and SL ..... the gap is now very narrow ....

Edited November 24, 2017 by thighslapper

[Parfumeur]

Nice bibelot.  Belongs on a shelf.

[GarySHough]

I have the T, which had a lot if drawbacks and way too many options. The TL2 was to simplify this for a guy used to using Lieca film and digital M's, so I just last month purchased the TL2. I haven't used it so will return the TL2 for the CL.

[steve70]

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Does anybody know if the new CL will accept M lenses? Was not quite sure from what I read.

Have lots of M lenses so I thought that it might make a great camera to supplement my M10 & M246 and replace my D-Lux; not sure.

[JPP1]

All L-mount bodies (SL/TL/CL) accept M and R lenses with the help of an adapter.

[Guest]

The lack of a full frame sensor rules out the Q/SL answers, just leaving the TL2 and X as choices.

[tritentrue]

The industry-leading APS-C imaging capabilities of the TL2, in a classic form factor--a magnificent instrument for making great photographs.

 

 

[jaapv]

The lack of a full frame sensor rules out the Q/SL answers, just leaving the TL2 and X as choices.

A camera is not necessarily defined by its sensor format.

[IkarusJohn]

A camera is not necessarily defined by its sensor format.

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