New Leica X2 (16mp APS-C) with 36mm f2.8 lens (w/samples & impressions)

Leica has just announced a wave of new products! We start with the new Leica X2, a follow-up to the X1, a 16mp APS-C camera with 36mm equivalent f2.8 prime lens. A "big sensor prime" camera! The European starting price is 1750 euro for the camera and 400 euro for the optional EVF. In the US, it is priced at $2000 and available for pre-order at Adorama in silver X2 or black X2.

Out of the gate, LensTip.com has published a first impressions and real-world samples including comparisons to the Leica X1 and Fuji X10.

Press release parade at dpreview and Photoscala.de and L-Camera Forum blog and FN and DSLR Magazine and Fotopolis.pl and Photography Blog and BJoP...