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Leica M8.2 review

Leica M8.2 rangefinder with 35mm Summicron
L The Leica M8.2 is a reworked version of the original M8 launched in late 2006. At the time, the Leica M8 received mixed reviews, and the M8.2 was Leica’s response to some of that criticism. At $5,995 / £3850 body-only, the Leica M8.2 is around $ 2,000 / £ 1,000 more than the original M8, which is still made. The differences between the two, then, are meant to placate those who thought the M8 fell a little short of expectations. If you’re not familiar with the company, Leica is a small but highly influential camera maker that appeals to a wide range of photographers, from working professionals to enthusiasts, as well as the most serious collectors.However, Leica must serve diverse customer needs to survive. Historically, many imaging professionals unfairly criticised the manual

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