2nd gen FF & SUMMILUX on LEICA Q2

A review and Photo example of the LEICA Q2

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1．Overview

The Leica Q2 is a compact digital camera released by Leica in 2019.

Detailed lens specifications are listed in the table, but the main specifications are as follows:

47.3MP, 35mm full-frame sensor
SUMMILUX 28mm F1.7 lens
3.68M-dot OLED viewfinder
Rear display 3.0-inch (fixed) 1.04M-dot
Minimum shooting distance 0.17m in macro mode
Battery BP-SCL4
Filter diameter 49mm

A normal evolution of the Leica Q, there are no major changes other than the increased pixel count.

2．Usability

The body part has the same basic functions as the M10-R, except that it does not have a rangefinder, and the price including the Summilux lens that can get as close as 0.3m is quite a bargain if your photography needs fit.

My impression from using it is that the autofocus issue that was seen with the Leica Q has been experienced to some extent with the LEICA Q2, so you should not fully trust the autofocus and should shoot while checking the focus position with the EVF.

The EVF has the same number of pixels and the display panel has changed to OLED, but I did not feel that it has evolved significantly compared to the Leica Q viewfinder.

The EVF’s diopter adjustment dial has been improved, and when changing it, you push the operation dial on the button to change it, and push it back after changing it. This is a good improvement that prevents the diopter from being changed by mistake, but if you are going to improve it anyway, I think it would be smart to adjust it internally in the menu like the Hasselblad X2D.

As long as the same photographer continues to use it, the EVF diopter adjustment is done once and does not need to be changed repeatedly.

With the increase in pixel count to 47 megapixels, the Q2’s image cropping function has been expanded to three types: 35mm, 50mm, and 75mm. However, the results of cropping to a specified size are still recorded as JPEG images, and the method of recording Raw images at full size 28mm remains unchanged from the Leica Q.

The lens has an image stabilization mechanism, so camera shake is rarely an issue even with the high pixel count.
The battery has been changed to the BP-SCL4, which is shared with the Leica SL series, which is a good point, and the battery capacity is larger than the Leica Q’s BP-DC12, so the number of shots that can be taken has increased, which is desirable. However, the BP-SC series batteries are expensive to purchase because there are no compatible batteries.

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The lens has been carried over from the Leica Q with almost the same specifications, and this Summilux 28mm F1.7 is of a quality that can withstand 47 megapixels.

The square lens hood released by LIM’S Design, the “LIM’S Aluminum LENS HOOD for LEICA Q2/Q”, is of the same quality as the original, and is worth the price, so I used this combination until I gave up my Q2.

The Leica LEICA Q2 Monochrome, designed specifically for monochrome cameras, was introduced with the Q2.

Specifications and series camera comparison

Items	LEICA Q	LEICA Q2	LEICA Q3	LEICA Q3-43
Lens name	SUMMILUX	SUMMILUX	SUMMILUX	APO SUMMICRON
Lens construction	9 groups, 11 elements, 3 aspherical lenses	9 groups, 11 elements, 3 aspherical lenses	9 groups, 11 elements, 3 aspherical lenses	11 elements in 8 groups, 7 aspherical lenses
Focal length	28	28	28	43
Max aperture	1.7	1.7	1.7	2
Min aperture	16	16	16	16
Min distance	0.3cm～∞ 0.17cm～∞(macro)	0.3cm～∞ 0.17cm～∞(macro)	0.3cm～∞ 0.17cm～∞(macro)	0.6~∞ 0.265~0.6
	35/50	35/50/75	35/50/75/90	60/75/90/120/150
Effective pixels(Megapixels)	24.2	47.3	60.3	60.3
Sensor size	35mm full frame	35mm full frame	35mm full frame	35mm full frame
View finder	3.68 million dots LCD	3.68 million dots OLED	5.76 million dots OLED	5.76 million dots OLED
Rear LCD	3.0 inch (fixed) 1.04 million dots	3.0 inch (fixed) 1.04 million dots	3.0 inch (tilt) 1.62 million dots	3.0 inch (tilt) 1.62 million dots
Mechanical Shutter speed	30～1/2000 sec	60～1/2000 sec	120～1/2000 sec	120～1/2000 sec
Electric Shutter speed	1/2500～1/16000 sec	1～1/40000 sec	1秒～1/16000 sec	1秒～1/16000 sec
Filter Size	49	49	49	49
Battery	BP-DC12	BP-SCL4	BP-SCL6	BP-SCL6
Wireless charge	–	–	○ 10W charging pad required	○ 10W charging pad required
Recorded Media	SDXC	SDXC	SDXC	SDXC
Size(mm) W x H x D	130 × 80 × 93	130 × 80 × 91.9	130 × 80.3 × 92.6	130 × 80.3 × 92.6
Weight (g) (with battery)	640	718	743	793
Release date	2015.6.20	2019.4.16	2023.5.26	2024.9.27
Body color	Black, silver,titanium, safari,etc	Black	Black	Black

Options

Thumb rest: 19543
Protector: 19566(B), 19567(BR), 19568(R), 19569(P)
Hand grip: 19540
Holster case: 19577

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2025.3.22
2024.04.24
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