I love this channel because I learn all the alternative camera's where nobody talks about :) Just a bit different than all the Canon Nikon Sony Panasonic content on RU-vid :)
Mattias, I am sure you get some hate, but please do not stop. There is a Fred Rogers quality to your videos. You do make the world a tinny little bit better by doing what you do! Thank you!
Back in 2018 to 2019, I bought a used T body and sold it, bought a used TL with 23mm Summicron and then sold it again and jump to Sony A7 III train. I did not loose much because it is all second hand but I miss the camera every time I visited photos I had taken with it. Today I manage to get another Leica T with 18mm Elmarit set for €850 and I decided that I will keep this set and use it more. I always come back to this video for inspiration. Thanks Mattias!
This channel is so great. Every video is so relaxing, entertaining, and informative. But watching your videos seriously fuels my GAS haha. I would seriously love to try this camera out but lack of an evf is a killer for me.
Mike Anastasio Yeah you don't need to try every camera. Its just my obsession :) There is an external viewfinder for the T. Unfortunately I haven't tried it so I can't say if its worth it.
Mattias you should be doing commercial voice overs for any number of manufacturers, not just cameras. It is evident that your knowledge of photography is top notch but you could make videos about drain cleaner sound majestic.
I had one for a week, and it is a lovely camera with a built quality that is, of course, everything that one comes to expect from Leica... but... BUT... I wasn't sad to give it back, and I almost felt a relief when I went back to my X-E1. This camera didn't feel as natural. The menu system is incredible, and it was the only touchscreen camera I have used where I wasn't completely put off by the touchscreen vs. button interface, but.... I can feel buttons. My X-E1, for all its foibles (of which there are a few), feels more like me than the Leica did. And because I LOVE my Pentax & 7artisans lenses, I gotta GOTTA have focus peaking! I got my X-E1 on a whim, because I wanted something small to carry around rather than my 5D and red rings, and it is definitely my favourite camera to use now. Had I picked up the Leica before the Fuji, I would probably think much differently. Both cameras are amazing, both have a subtle and ethereal feel to them.
I recently bought a TL2 and the 35mm Summilux-TL and 18mm elmarit-TL lenses. Both lenses are fantastic and the smaller compact body has made the TL2 my go to walk around camera instead of carrying my M9 with me everywhere I go.
I have watched a lot of photography channels but Matthias Burling's offers consistently great advice in a practical positive tone without the bloviating bs you see too often elsewhere. The site is for people who actually enjoy photography rather than for gearheads who are more interested in manhood measuring contests over specs than in actually taking pictures. I love the cost conscious advice and the attention to 'classics' like the M8 and the GXR rather than to the latest and greatest for their own sake (I have used both and still have the GXR and he's right ) His photographs are lovely and demonstrate what these cameras can do in attentive hands.
Wow...just wow. I never, not in my entire life have seen an honest, simple yet very informative, realistic review of a camera like this. The content, the way you presented the facts/arguments were really spot on compared to many other 'camera reviewers' out there who only care about features. Well, as we know it, there is a difference between a photographer who reviews a camera, than any blokes who reviews camera - just for the sake of making reviews! Now, I seriously have to reconsider my 'budget' option. I'm saving for a used Leica X 113. But recently saw someone selling the original T with 23 f2 with a decent price. After watching this video, I think I am leaning towards the T with 23! And oh, what a lovely pictures taken by the T you got there. Subscribed!
Mattias, that was brilliant! Lovely camera amazing images, but that finish looks so easy to mark! I`m a Fuji fan, but love the Leica, it`s futureproof looks are just stunning!
Nowadays photography is corrupted by “Specs” and “Benchmark”. People use DxOmark as their bible. If you define photography as an Art, how can you people let the computer to determine it
but for me your argument sounds like an excuse to buy a needlessly expensive camera. I need to know what make this worth it, other than subjective views about colours. I get that any reason is potentially good enough, but if you want to present it to others you need to either express this very succinctly (that it is subjective) or give more objective reasons.
I have enjoyed your videos for some time, now. They are no-nonsense and show the facts. Thanks, as I am a beginner and I appreciate your honest viewpoint! I just purchased a Leica X2 and, while I still have not received it, I am looking forward to my first Leica experience! Thanks from Atlanta!
Loved my T for about a year and a half now, got some great shots with it. My TL2 arrives tomorrow. Can't wait to see how the colors compare... The TL2 and 18mm are priced right now like the T and 23mm were when you made this review, so it would be a great time for somebody to pick up the system
I got my Leica T for $600 off ebay, it was a display body and it is flawless, it did not come with charger though, but I don't shoot so much that I need my battery charging so when the TL2 came out, I was just fine with my T, I think I love the design and built quality more than performance, so because this lacks nothing in looks, why would I drop 2k on the TL2? no reason to! This is your chance to get one with or without lens, it will be available for bargain price, remember you can not expect it to be too cheap, get a good one even if you have to pay $100 more! I use mine with vintage RF lenses and I own just one M leica lens - 0.95, Body is solid and very compact, I LOVE IT! THANKS MATTIAS - True and unbiased! Great advice!
Thanks Mattias for your youtube channel. It is informative and entertaining. Leica, Sigma, Ricoh whatever...your realistic (non fanboy) reviews show the key strengths and weaknesses of the camera's you review. Never considered the T, definitely on my radar now.
Loving the combination of original Leica T body and Summicron 23mm f/2: relatively affordable, great compact sharp prime, superb image quality - complements my Sony 7rii and 7s. Recommend buying the (overpriced) viewfinder.
I have owned nearly every brand of camera, but never a Leica. The “Leica colors” and “Leica look” arw things I would love to experience, though. For me, though, the Leica T just doesn't seem like a real Leica. I have no doubt that it's a great camera, I just worry it wouldn't have the same output as other Leicas.
Thanks buddy I really appreciate your time and consideration I have decided to get one just because I think it's a unique little camera and I will have FUN with it and ultimately I'm not a pro I just want to have FUN best wishes Denis
Initially I just bought the Leica T for the look. The black T with 23/2 looks just right. Minimalism at its best for a modern camera. What surprises me was the photo I got with it. Better than my K-3, fuji X-T2 and still there's people on facebook doubting me. I don't know what makes it so great but I just love the photo. Even the video I got from the T looks good. After the rumor of the new T body, I got the 11-23 and TL35. Didn't like the 11-23 that much but love the 35. And I just bought the TL2 a week ago. Hopefully I'll start my own RU-vid channel reviewing it and your video is just making me feel so relaxed. There's someone else like me, like the T system. Great video!
Great video. I can ALSO think of five reasons to buy this camera. 1) it's a Leica 2) it's a Leica 3) it's a Leica 4) it's a Leica 5) it's a Leica Everything else is a bonus!
I love your own mind on cameras. I've started using an old Nikon D80. I love the results from the CCD sensor and I feel you look outside the box to. Best wishes for your channel. Mike
Got this camera for 960$ with Leica Vario Elmar 18-56 f3.5-5.6 in almost mint condition. Very satisfied! Colors are waaaay better then on Fuji X-E3 with 18-55 f2.8-4. And design!! So beautiful and minimalistic without too many “no need to use” buttons. Now very interested to try Leica CL (1500$ for body only...) Not unreachableprive but one thing to mention - if the camera is quite expensive then im often afraid to take it out and shoot.
Very nice review as always, Mattias! I actually came to it while searching for Fujifilm X100F reviews, as I already have an X-Pro 2 with some superb XF lenses. However, with the new TSA policies, I was considering a fixed-lens camera like the Fuji X100F. As sharpness and detail are my main concern for an upcoming portrait shoot, it would have been nice to see the same image shot with both the X100F and the Leica, same lighting, exposure, etc., just to compare detail rendering of each system. Thank you sir.
Steve Solomon I have done such a test but with the Xpro2 + 23mm next to the Leica. The result basically was that the extra resolution the Fuji has was lost due to the softer lens. I can ad the test to my blog post by tomorrow.
Love your video's Mattias. I wish I could afford some Leica glass, but if wishes were fishes, we'd all cast nets. On a side note, comparing the 100F on price doesn't seem very fair. OVF/EVF, leaf shutter, built in ND filter.. all nice features that cost money to add. It's a shame Fujifilm hasn't updated the X-70, which would be a spot on comparison, that the Leica T would provably win.
All Leicas shoot incrediable images, this one is no exception, I use vintage MF lenses and bought the T used for manily how well it would pair with my lenses but was surprised at the aewsome images this body produced, 16MP means that ISO performance is really good in low light, I had to get the visoflex 020 cause I hate shooting this as a point and shoot, Now its so nice to use, downside - poor battery life
"i'm expecting some fanboy hate, but after you're done check out my other videos" had me in stitches :D zero f*cks given to the haters right there rotflmao
Couldnt agree with you more about this cam, but the real reason for me is the leica color science - there's just nothing quite like it. The photos just look right - to me, anyways. Even with the zoom lens (which, by the way, is great)
I might buy this camera. Own x70, xt1, G7X, hero5, don't need another camera, but cheaper than buying a sports car at my time of life "53", u have a mid life crisis lol
Enjoyed your review. I own a Leica X (Typ 113) and enjoy it. The Leica 23mm Summilux on the Leica X is quite something. It beats my Fuji X100 and also X-T10 + 23mm F1.4 lens by a wide margin. I am wondering if you have tried the Leica X and, if so, you opinion of it in comparison to the Leica T + 23mm Summicron.
hello, i heard and saw one video, if you use adapters and use manual focus on this camera it will have 5 second auto photo preview after every photo captured...and it cant be turned off! so basically you have 5 second freeze after every capture.. is this true? or not anymore? your reply and input will be much appreciated..! as im very interested to buy this camera for manual lenses :') thank you
@@chunghyo.s2648 Hi, when I got mine recently it already has the latest firmware update and never experience this issue. I can't talk about the previous firmware since I never experienced it. I am using generic $35 adapter, and works well in my opinion.
@@gearreallydoesntmatter wow reallyy??? 😳 Then probably that youtuber got a faulty one. Damn. I was worrying for nothing.. Anyways thank you so much for replying Mattias! Its clearer now after hearing 2 different individuals input 😁 btw I always enjoy your reviews! (Bought and tried fuji x70, leica x2, gr ii, Nikon df, Olympus pen f because of you!) 😁😁😁
Last week i bought this camera, after watching this video for a few times i convinced myself to brought this camera home. Got it around 400usd with holster and T-M mount adapter included. Glad that i could achieve this camera than a6000 for similar prices. Thank you Mattias! :D
hello, i heard and saw one video, if you use adapters and use manual focus on this camera it will have 5 second auto photo preview after every photo captured...and it cant be turned off! so basically you have 5 second freeze after every capture.. is this true? or not anymore? your reply and input will be much appreciated..! as im very interested to buy this camera for manual lenses :') thank you
Hi Mattias, thanks a lot for this video about the Leica T and for all others you have done over the past years. I like your work and your pictures are really talking to me. I have owned this camera and i think it is a very special one, so I decided yesterday to buy it once again. Sure, it's not the best at all but a very versatile one (it can be use with M- Lenses through the M-adapter) and like you said, Leica Lenses are just incredible. The Leica T delivers beautiful images with a little patience. wish you all the best, Peter
hello, i heard and saw one video, if you use adapters and use manual focus on this camera it will have 5 second auto photo preview after every photo captured...and it cant be turned off! so basically you have 5 second freeze after every capture.. is this true? or not anymore? your reply and input will be much appreciated..! as im very interested to buy this camera for manual lenses :') thank you
@@chunghyo.s2648 Hi, I would say 3 seconds for auto review and you can't turn it off. It is also true when you use the TL lenses. The T 701 and TL are not fast cameras and have no focus peaking but magnification X3 and X6. Not a drama for portraiture, Landscape and still ok for street (if you use the hyperfocal @f8). What I can tell is that the results are very good (if you shoot Raw) with the T 701 because of the 16m pixels Sony sensor but you have to take your time ;-) If you want a Leica with the latest tech then the Leica CL is the best bet. But the CL is not as special as the T 701 wich has a popup flash.. I like a lot shooting with the T701 with TL 18mm Elmarit or TL 23mm Summicron. It's really a nice experience every time. With M lenses like a 50mm Summicron, (indeed 75mm with the T) you will get beautiful results especially for portraits. The colors are great. Wich lenses are u going to use with ?
@@phathorn wow thank you for the detailed reply! i seee.. noted. well im still considering :) i am planning to replace my fuji x70 with leica T (planning to use it manually with m mount adaptors as my secondary camera) because i cant afford the TL lenses.. :/ i can find some cheap m mount lenses in my local store :) thats why. (7artisans/voigtlander lenses) but im concerned if it has that 3 second auto review.. :( but man Leica T is so good looking :)) anyways thank you for your time Mr Peter!
@@chunghyo.s2648 Your welcome. For me the auto review is not a big deal, this camera is not fast anyway. But you can still shoot during the autoriew, with no access at what you shoot
It would be great, but we will have to see how to get it to Argentina, we are really far away! Come to visit us on vacation, there are excellent places to take photos here! : )
I have taken in deeply by the simple yet with depth on all the camera reviews by Mattias. Because of him I bought the X70. I was about to sell off my Leica T in a week but this video have stopped me from doing that as he convinced me of its potential and the cheapest way to own a Leica. I saw his suggestion on the Vintage Minolta MD Rokko lens for Leica T. I wish to seek your kind advise whether the Minolta 50mm f1.4 MC Rokkor will also be a good substitute as I could not find the one you recommended in Malaysia? Also which adaptor are you using on Leica T? Your kind advise would be very much appreciated. Thank you.
Love the video! So friendly and lots of love for photography & gear. Somehing about leica.. I was like why is it so expensive?!?! But I somehow understand it now. I love the looks of both gear and image. I want one myself haha but I will stick to my 550D from Canon. It's good enough for me
Got a used leica t from Stockholms Leica center :-) Thanks for the review! Colours are so much better than Sony :-) I went to Aquaria today and the color are great straight out of camera. Not like Sony which had crazy white balance last I was there.
Hi Mattias. I see the price of the Leica T is extremely reasonable. Are there any affordable auto lenses (I have a good selection of vintage Helios and Minolta) that you could recommend? The 23mm is quite pricey and there aren't too many body + lens deals at the moment. Thanks, Paul.
Interesting perspective. So if you had to choose between the Leica T, x100f, x70, and the Ricoh GR II, which one would you pick (I know the question will pop up, "well it depends what you want to use it for," but I'm asking you for you not for me).
If I was only gona have one camera it would be the GRii or X70. But since I have a fixed lens 28mm already in for example the Sigma DP1 I would choose the Leica /.
I bought Leica T for 450 bucks including fd 50 1.4 and Nikon 70-210 including adapters. I guess tats a bargain. Thank u mate for informing me about Leica T
Athough I can't afford a leica, I can apprectiate the quality build and why people are leica owners for life. After watching your videos, I was inspired to try out vintage lenses on a mirrorless body ... thankyou Mattias
Mattias Burling ... I have always thought that the fuji x100 would be a logical cheap alternative to a leica, but watching your video certainly makes a good case for picking this Leica over the Fuji .... it is a no brainer, and the lens alone makes it so. Keep up with the great videos .... thanks again.
I have heard somewhere that "Investing into a leica, is a good investment" since you never know how much the worth it cost after a day passed (leica keeps on getting expensive rapidly honestly)
Love the review as always, but there is one HUGE problem with this camera. Lack of viewfinder. Whether that be an EVF or rangefinder. If it had one, I would actually consider picking up a used one. And yes I know I can buy one for the hot shoe but then it just ruins the looks. And no matter what anyone says thats one of the reasons to buy a leica. Other than that though, it is great to see leica making cameras that are actually almost attainable by the average enthousiast. Would love to see your thoughts on the Leica Monochrome if you can ever get your hands on one. I had the opportunity to borrow one for a weekend and really fell in love with it!
I shoot with a used Leica m240 and barely use the viewfinder. I set the appx distance and shoot wth the camera around my neck in the middle of my chest. I get great street art as no one has to "pose" plus it has given me a change not to rely on autofocus and improve my skills.
Now I have to check out your Ricoh GXR video! You didn't say... I'll search, but I assume the Leica T is an APS-c sensor. (still haven't seen the name of your cute doggie)
Very nice review! I just got one from ebay, and wonder if my old Nikon manual lenses (for F3) would work on Leica T. What kind of adapter would I need? I researched online to no avail. Thanks a lot for any leads.
I've always wanted to own a Leica but never really considered their mirrorless models. I might give this one a try though. I can rent one to test it out.
Hi Mattias, great content. Very helpful for Indian audience specially. I've an option to buy the T or Q and was wondering in terms of IQ and colors if the T is comparable to the Q. According to you which is better just in terms of IQ & colors? I understand all the other differences but IQ and the film like look is my priority. Thanks & cheers!
Great video Mattias. I have owned a T for a couple of years and it gives me files that need less tweaking than my a7. I also have a huge Rokkor collection and it is a great back for those old lenses. The workflow is weird and definitely not for pay jobs. That being said it is the most enjoyable camera I currently own. It forces you to concentrate on the shot and removes distractions.
@@KTK44 I m using a Hawks factory Leica M to SL helicoid adaptor on the camera with a generic MD Rokkor MD/M mount on my lenses. I use this rig because it lets me use much closer focusing on than the factory spec. I also have some M lenses and VC lenses in my collection.
Just bought the T along with the Minolta lens, thank you for the review...but now I’m having trouble with a black screen. Seems like the camera isn’t reading the lens. Any suggestions? Does the camera need an update? Or it is there a setting I’m missing?
Breathtaking closeup reels! How would you compare the tl Leica lenses to the Ricoh gr3 lens? I actually own a Ricoh gr3 and a Leica tl2 with the 18mm tl lens and I’m thinking of ditching the gr3 because the rendering on the Leica optics is just better. I previously had the lumix cm-1 as my phone and even that being a fake Leica with a 1-inch sensor… the Ricoh could not emulate that microcontrast you get from a Leica lens 😢
I still prefer the looks and feel of a fuji, also my pocket is not deep enough to put a Leica in, and I'm not talking about this camera, I'm talking in general.
Leo D. Astoria Fujis are great as well. Just different. I actually sold my x100f and it paid for the Leica T + 23mm with money to spare. But Im planing to rebuy the Fuji X70.
NETVO TV Its not my cup of tea. Its the third x100 I bought. I want to love them and they are great. Its just that a x70/GRii or a small interchangeable lens camera makes more sense for me.
