CosmoM3 Posted April 3, 2020 Share #1 Posted April 3, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hey all - we wrote another fun whimsical review on the Leica TL and we think it’s a fun, approachable camera that anyone can appreciate. Leica TL Review Anyone want to share their experience on how they use their TL during these times? 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jaapv Posted April 3, 2020 Share #2 Posted April 3, 2020 Exactly my experience, (lack of) appreciation turned into liking the camera, and a perfect companion to the CL. BTW, there ARE third-party batteries. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 2 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/308146-leica-tl-lovers/?do=findComment&comment=3946034'>More sharing options...
RF’sDelight Posted April 20, 2020 Share #3 Posted April 20, 2020 (edited) I’m about to share my love here very soon! Although I’m truly addicted to the Leica M world (since 1988) I was attracted by the Leica T concept since its first appearance in 2014. So I followed the T/TL system since then but I always wanted some new M camera or some M lens more than an additional APS-C system. Now with the rumored discontinuing of the TL/TL2 I decided to acquire a new TL2 and an APO-Macro-Elmarit-TL 60mm. Fortunately I got both items with a 30% special easter deduction. The 90mm full frame equivalent and the macro capabilities makes the 60mm lens the most useful addition to my M gear – at least from my perspective. 😉 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited April 20, 2020 by RF’sDelight 7 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/308146-leica-tl-lovers/?do=findComment&comment=3957552'>More sharing options...
bags27 Posted April 20, 2020 Share #4 Posted April 20, 2020 4 minutes ago, RF’sDelight said: I’m about to share my love here very soon! Although I’m truly addicted to the Leica M world (since 1988) I was attracted by the Leica T concept since its first appearance in 2014.. So I followed the T/TL system since then but I always wanted some new M camera or some M lens more than an additional APS-C system. Now with the rumored discontinuing of the TL/TL2 I decided to acquire a new TL2 and an APO-Macro-Elmarit-TL 60mm. Fortunately I got both items with a 30% special easter deduction. The 90mm full frame equivalent and the macro capabilities makes the most useful addition to my M gear – at least from my perspective. 😉 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! A truly fantastic lens! Certainly as good as the amazing R 100 APO. I'm resisting because of price and because if I ever do go full frame it cuts down mps in the one place I want them most: macro. So, if I yield to temptation, it will be the Sigma 70 macro. But I envy you! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RF’sDelight Posted April 20, 2020 Share #5 Posted April 20, 2020 Thank you @bags27! Without the 30% off I would have definitely stoped myself from buying too. I will get back here as soon as possible and share my experience, especially the macro part. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boojay Posted April 20, 2020 Share #6 Posted April 20, 2020 3 hours ago, RF’sDelight said: I’m about to share my love here very soon! Although I’m truly addicted to the Leica M world (since 1988) I was attracted by the Leica T concept since its first appearance in 2014. So I followed the T/TL system since then but I always wanted some new M camera or some M lens more than an additional APS-C system. Now with the rumored discontinuing of the TL/TL2 I decided to acquire a new TL2 and an APO-Macro-Elmarit-TL 60mm. Fortunately I got both items with a 30% special easter deduction. The 90mm full frame equivalent and the macro capabilities makes the 60mm lens the most useful addition to my M gear – at least from my perspective. 😉 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Such a beautiful looking pair - enjoy! I love my CL but absolutely appreciate the look and feel of the TL. Happy shooting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RF’sDelight Posted April 21, 2020 Share #7 Posted April 21, 2020 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Thanks a lot @Boojay! If my main gear wasn't Leica M the CL would definitely be a candidat. Lightweight SL, sort of. 😁 Edited April 21, 2020 by RF’sDelight 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RF’sDelight Posted April 21, 2020 Share #8 Posted April 21, 2020 May the pixel peepers stay unsatisfied with the technical not so state-of-the-art specs of the TL2 but the UI is peerless and there is no second brand that delivers—or at least tries to deliver—such a combination of no-frills design and high quality manufacturing (perhaps Hasselblad does). To cut a long story short: see the title of this thread. 😊 Because gear porn is so easy to set up: Leica TL2, M-Adapter L, MS Optics Apoqualia II 2/28 Micro-Gauss No. 018: Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 7 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/308146-leica-tl-lovers/?do=findComment&comment=3958100'>More sharing options...
ruskkyle Posted April 21, 2020 Share #9 Posted April 21, 2020 That is a damn cool set-up! Don’t stop there... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregm61 Posted April 21, 2020 Share #10 Posted April 21, 2020 That's cool-looking, wow. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RF’sDelight Posted April 22, 2020 Share #11 Posted April 22, 2020 @ruskkyle @Gregm61 Thanks! It’s indeed very cool-looking combo but the lens itself is more a fun lens when it comes to IQ. Image sharpness is only available in the middle of the frame even at f5.6 – and even with 1.5 crop factor. I would only recommend it for BW and analogue photography where you want »dreamy edges«. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenInTime Posted April 22, 2020 Share #12 Posted April 22, 2020 1 hour ago, RF’sDelight said: @ruskkyle @Gregm61 Thanks! It’s indeed very cool-looking combo but the lens itself is more a fun lens when it comes to IQ. Image sharpness is only available in the middle of the frame even at f5.6 – and even with 1.5 crop factor. I would only recommend it for BW and analogue photography where you want »dreamy edges«. I also find it soft in the corners with field curvature very much present. Seems better at human distances rather than infinity and a bit sharper 1/3 of a frame out from center. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! But it is very pocketable and gives that desirable ~40mm view. Biggest downside is the TL2 focus peaking is so difficult to see on the LCD. 2 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! But it is very pocketable and gives that desirable ~40mm view. Biggest downside is the TL2 focus peaking is so difficult to see on the LCD. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/308146-leica-tl-lovers/?do=findComment&comment=3958956'>More sharing options...
RF’sDelight Posted April 22, 2020 Share #13 Posted April 22, 2020 Haha, great to see the black equivalent of that combo! Fully agree on your pros & cons, @FrozenInTime. Nice shot – tricky Apoqualia used in a pleasing way. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobers Posted April 23, 2020 Share #14 Posted April 23, 2020 I bought a second hand Leica T for £300. Amazingly cheap. I also love the user interface, and the pure feel and design of the thing. I also have a CL with 18-56 and 55-135 and 23 lenses, and an M adapter with 90 Apo ASPH Summicron left over from my M setup. I also wrote a blog post on it which I think you'll find interesting: Leica T - crazy cheap, any good? I've been toying with getting a TL2 for the updated sensor, software etc. This thread has rekindled that interest. Hmmmmm.... 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RF’sDelight Posted April 24, 2020 Share #15 Posted April 24, 2020 @Tobers Thanks for sharing your blog post. Nice read! As you wrote, speed, features and resolution could be worth an T to TL2 upgrade. But it seems there are not so many used TL2 bodies around and they are still quite pricy too—compared to that TL2 Starter Bundle price of £1,800.00. I’m thinking about buying a used 23mm Summicron to have a least two AF lenses for my TL2. Does it simply what it should do or do you have different thoughts? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobers Posted April 24, 2020 Share #16 Posted April 24, 2020 The 23 is quite nice actually, but it's my least used Leica lens, primarily because I'll normally use my QP for that type of photography. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EUSe Posted April 24, 2020 Share #17 Posted April 24, 2020 vor 28 Minuten schrieb RF’sDelight: @Tobers Thanks for sharing your blog post. Nice read! As you wrote, speed, features and resolution could be worth an T to TL2 upgrade. But it seems there are not so many used TL2 bodies around and they are still quite pricy too—compared to that TL2 Starter Bundle price of £1,800.00. I’m thinking about buying a used 23mm Summicron to have a least two AF lenses for my TL2. Does it simply what it should do or do you have different thoughts? I fell for the TL2 these days (a really good offer) after using the CL for a couple of years, planning to use them side by side. We'll see. I like the Summicron TL, light-weight, ultra-portable, good quality. The 35 mm Summilux-TL is sharper (or maybe the autofocus is more reliable) - an expensive and heavy lens though. For me the Summilux is the best TL lens, together with the 55-135 mm TL and the 60 mm Macro TL. The 11-23 mm TL is no slouch either. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RF’sDelight Posted April 27, 2020 Share #18 Posted April 27, 2020 (edited) To share some TL2 love. 😊 TL2 + APO-Macro-Elmarit-TL 60mm, ISO 100, 1:1 Crop — f2.8, 1/40 Sec. (Exposure LR -0.33) — f.8.0, 1/6 Sec. For the full frame head over to the T/TL/TL2 image thread. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited April 27, 2020 by RF’sDelight 3 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/308146-leica-tl-lovers/?do=findComment&comment=3961987'>More sharing options...
RF’sDelight Posted April 27, 2020 Share #19 Posted April 27, 2020 I guess watches are another well known sujet for macro. Just a quick snap.TL2 + APO-Macro-Elmarit-TL 60mm, ISO 100, f11, 1/6 Sec. First conclusion after a few days with the TL2: For the M lenses I’ll definitely stick to M bodies. ☺️ But TL2 with TL lens is great fun. Next up: portrait with face recognition and Elmarit-TL 60mm (due to its 90mm full frame equivalent). Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/308146-leica-tl-lovers/?do=findComment&comment=3962051'>More sharing options...
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