Site-Wide Activity

David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Elmarit-TL 18mm f/2.8 ASPH Pancake Lens Announced 8 years, 5 months ago

Today, in addition to the Leica CL announcement, Leica has also introduced a new TL lens – the Leica Elmarit-TL 18mm f/2.8 ASPH, in both black and silver. This APS-C sized lens in Leica's new L mount, sets new […]

David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica CL Mirrorless Camera Introduced 8 years, 5 months ago

Today, Leica has expanded their APS-C offerings with a new interchangeable lens mirroless system camera – the Leica CL. With similar specifications to the recently launched Leica TL2, the CL trades in the pure m […]

David Farkas replied 8 years, 5 months ago

Carlos,

The Q, with its 24MP full frame sensor will give a little better quality than the CL with an APS-C sensor. Both are going to deliver great results. The Q for me is a mini M camera where I can't take the lens off. Even two years on, it still is best in class.

Really, the decision comes down to one important criteria. If you are looking to get into a full system camera with interchangeable lenses, the CL would be the way to go. But, if you're happy with 28mm, the Q is tough to beat.

18mm is the actual focal length of the lens. On APS-C, it will be equivalent to a 28mm in full-frame terms.

Hope this helps.
David Farkas replied 8 years, 5 months ago

Antonio,

The 18-56 TL is extremely capable, with excellent image quality and a nice focal length range. I do find myself gravitating to the 23, 35 and 60 primes more and more, though. The wider apertures and DOF control overrule flexibility for me. So, not a straight-up sacrifice in IQ. Rather a difference in overall look. And, no, I haven't ran into situations with the original T, TL2 or CL where I needed image stabilization.
Jack MacD replied 8 years, 5 months ago

David, I liked your video but didn't see a link here?

David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Announces M-P (Typ 240) “Canada Edition” 8 years, 6 months ago

Today, Leica Camera has announced a limited edition Leica M-P (Typ 240) Set to commemorate the Canada's 150th Anniversary of Confederation. The Leica M-P (Typ 240) “CANADA EDITION” Set includes a custom engraved […]

David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Q (Typ 116) Silver Anodized Announced 8 years, 6 months ago

Today, Leica Camera has announced that it will now offer the popular Leica Q (Typ 116) 24MP full frame compact camera in a silver anodized finish. The camera is identical in features and specifications to the […]

Josh Lehrer wrote a new post, Leica Sofort “LimoLand by Jean Pigozzi” Special Edition Released 8 years, 6 months ago

Today, Leica Camera has released a special edition of the popular Sofort instant film camera in collaboration with French-Italian artist Jean Pigozzi: the Leica Sofort “LimoLand by Jean Pigozzi”. The camera […]

Josh Lehrer wrote a new post, Leica Announces Thambar-M 90mm f/2.2 – A Legend Returns 8 years, 7 months ago

Today, Leica has announced the new Thambar-M 90mm f/2.2 lens for the Leica M-System. Much like the Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 re-issue last year, the Thambar-M 90mm f/2.2 features a similar optical design to the […]

David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica C Image Shuttle App for Compact Cameras Not Compatible with iOS11 8 years, 8 months ago

Just got word that the Leica C Image Shuttle App for iPhone and iPad will not be compatible with the soon-to-be-released iOS11. Apple is rolling out iOS11 along with the iPhone X, 8 and 8 Plus, which […]