Why did you buy the TL-18mm f2.8 lens?

[JHPINLA]

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Definitely 1.  This makes the CL a great street camera and less obtrusive generally, especially at family gatherings etc.  The fact that I can get the CL and the 18mm in a cargo pants pocket is another bonus very popular with me.  I don't have to carry it and am, therefore, more likely to "carry it" - LOL.  "The best camera is the one you have with you!"

[FrozenInTime]

1..

Small size ,  but it also came after  I had a bad experiences with CA on two 23mm lenses.

I find I use the 18-56 more ofter on the CL,  with the 18 and 35 used on the TL2.

Edited November 7, 2021 by FrozenInTime

[Sonnar2]

I remember Leica is about size and weight, that's why I bought a CL with 18/2.8. But I'm quite sure I would be also happy with the 23/2 which isn't that much larger. It's just that I lately use the 28mm (FF) more than 35. After all, you can crop a 28mm image to 35, but not vice versa.

Edited November 17, 2021 by Sonnar2

[aksclix]

my comment maybe unpopular on this particular thread because I sold my 18mm that came with the CL.. I am not a big fan of that focal length.. the only thing I liked was how tiny it was.. I have the 23 f2 which is also quite compact and I prefer that a lot.. I also have the 11-23. so, the only thing that was making me hold on to it until I sold it was because of the reason (1) as well

[cirke]

I just sold it 🙂

[gfweir]

I bought mine because when I had to buy another CL it was cheaper ($100)  to buy a CL body with an 18mm than it was to buy a CL body only. 

Go figure.