The worlds most revered camera brand is growing.
Its machined like a tank, its precise and resolute, its lightweight and compact.
In other words, its everything a Leica has always been and always will be.
The new Leica Q is a compact, fixed-lens camera that sports a high-resolution full frame sensor.
Its the latest in a wave of full frame compacts that have been championed by Sony in recent years.
Beyond the framing, itll provide great low-light performance and stunning image quality across all 24 million pixels.
The Leica Q is a fixed-lens compact, meaning you wont be lugging along alternate lenses and other gear.
This lightweight design is ideal for travel, casual photography and other easy-carry applications.
If youre familiar with Leica, youre likely already wincing about the price tag.
The Leica Q is priced in typical Leica fashion,available for $4,250.
Me, Im conflicted.
First, 28mm isnt an ideal focal length.
Typically, the ideal lens for a camera like this is 50mm on full frame.
That means the Leica Q is mostly going to be used for environment, landscapes and casual architecture.
Itll leave a bit to be desired for people, food or anything that need a tighter frame.
Second, $4,250 is what youd expect to pay for a full frame Leica.
Is that a wise price for a photographer?
Or the Sigma 35mm art.
Id have a hard time justifying this price, but Im not a Leica photographer.
I see its allure to Leica shooters and professionals that want a no-nonsense compact for casual carrying.
But for an objective, non-Leica adherent, theyd have to really innovate to best the Sony A7R.
I dont see that theyve done that here.
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