Leica camera

Leica Q2

Creators cited with it: 5; From 16 reports.
First cited: May 2022; By Peter McKinnon. Last reported 5 months ago.
Reviewers: Praised for autofocus and build & handling; Pushback on value. From 3 reviews. What they said

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“Um I once tried this with the Q2 at 28 mm and I think that's pushing it a little too far, trying to crop into a 28 mm perspective.”
Manny OrtizJune 2026Watch the video at 7:30
“This has me rethinking my entire relationship with Leica cameras cuz I'm used to shooting with a Q camera. I have a Q2.”
Tony & Chelsea NorthrupJune 2026Watch the video at 0:34

3 more creators cited with it, listed below.

What reviewers say

Based on 3 reviews (2 press, 1 video), newest May 2023

What press and YouTube reviews of the Leica Q2 judged, by what buyers compare. Open any line for the quotes behind it.

Where it shines

Autofocus
Build & handling

Where reviewers push back

Value
Image quality

Image qualitySplit: Reviewers are split.Reviewers split: sharp, detailed images but more noise, less dynamic range than rivals.3 reviews›
Praise (6)
- “And boy does that 47 megapixel sensor deliver!”
  PressDigital Camera World, Chris George · February 2022Read the review
- “Superb image quality”
  PressDigital Camera World, Chris George · February 2022Read the review
- “the Q2's dynamic range is respectable and comparable to rival cameras”
  PressDigital Camera World, Sebastian · March 2022Read the review
- “look at the detail on the bottles here the Leica on the left is definitely sharper”
  VideoTony & Chelsea Northrup · May 2023Watch at 5:59
- “you see the low light performance of the Leica and how it outshines the Fuji”
  VideoTony & Chelsea Northrup · May 2023Watch at 5:51
- “Superb image quality”
  PressDigital Camera World, Sebastian · March 2022Read the review
Complaints (4)
- “the Q2 generates progressively more noise than the competition as ISO sensitivities increase”
  PressDigital Camera World, Chris George · February 2022Read the review
- “both Leica cameras capture noticeably less dynamic range than the Sony and Fujifilm cameras on test”
  PressDigital Camera World, Chris George · February 2022Read the review
- “the Q2 generates noticeably more noise”
  PressDigital Camera World, Sebastian · March 2022Read the review
- “both Leica cameras capture noticeably less dynamic range than the Sony and Fujifilm cameras on test”
  PressDigital Camera World, Sebastian · March 2022Read the review
VideoNot covered by enough reviews
AutofocusRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Fast, responsive autofocus that consistently nails critical focus.2 reviews›
Praise (3)
- “Autofocus is fast and responsive”
  PressDigital Camera World, Chris George · February 2022Read the review
- “Amazing auto and manual focus”
  PressDigital Camera World, Sebastian · March 2022Read the review
- “Autofocus is fast and responsive and I found it always hit critical focus where I wanted it to be.”
  PressDigital Camera World, Sebastian · March 2022Read the review
StabilisationNot covered by enough reviews
Battery lifeNot covered by enough reviews
Build & handlingRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Exceptionally well-built, tactile dials, though viewfinder magnification underwhelms slightly.3 reviews›
Praise (5)
- “Great range of autofocus and manual focus controls”
  PressDigital Camera World, Chris George · February 2022Read the review
- “The beautiful feel and engineering”
  PressDigital Camera World, Chris George · February 2022Read the review
- “Leica has a deserved reputation for beautifully machined cameras, with dials that feel like they have had the hand craftsmanship that gives the company its luxury status. But with this camera, you feel that they have gone much further with this.”
  PressDigital Camera World, Chris George · February 2022Read the review
- “Great build quality”
  PressDigital Camera World, Sebastian · March 2022Read the review
- “it's just very tactile fun it has this heavy cool feeling and it has all of those tactile dials and features”
  VideoTony & Chelsea Northrup · May 2023Watch at 7:24
Complaints (1)
- “you don't get a particularly impressive magnification ratio”
  PressDigital Camera World, Sebastian · March 2022Read the review
ValueMostly negative: Leans negative.Pricey overall, though some call it relatively affordable and value-retentive for Leica.3 reviews›
Praise (2)
- “it is probably the most affordable Leica camera you can get right now!”
  PressDigital Camera World, Sebastian · March 2022Read the review
- “considering that it's retained its value pretty well”
  VideoTony & Chelsea Northrup · May 2023Watch at 4:48
Complaints (4)
- “the Leica Q2 is expensive”
  PressDigital Camera World, Chris George · February 2022Read the review
- “The price (if you have to ask, you probably can't afford it)”
  PressDigital Camera World, Chris George · February 2022Read the review
- “Yes, it is expensive”
  PressDigital Camera World, Sebastian · March 2022Read the review
- “the biggest thing keeping me from just pulling the trigger is the price difference”
  VideoTony & Chelsea Northrup · May 2023Watch at 11:08