Photokina 2014: Hands-on with Leica X and X-E
Leica released two new X-series cameras at Photokina this year - the X and X-E. The 'X,' known as the typ 113 to distinguish it from future X cameras, is the flagship model. Meanwhile, the X2 is re-branded and re-worked as the X-E. The Leica X features a 35mm equivalent F1.7 lens - answering the long-standing request from X1 and X2 owners for a faster lens.
The 23mm lens is constructed of ten elements, two of which are aspherical, in eight groups. Focus is from a minimum of 20cm to infinity. Automatic focus uses the contrast-detection method and (of course) manual focus is also available.
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