Not a fanboy push — just my genuine experience of how the Leica Q2 unexpectedly became a balanced choice for blogging.
- 📝 Introduction
- ✅ Why I Ended Up Choosing the Leica Q2
- ⏳ Why I Didn’t Use It Much at First
- 🌍 The 28mm Focal Length — Useful, but Not Universal
- 💾 47 Megapixels — Both a Blessing and a Curse
- 📰 What I Need in Blog Photography
- 🔄 Compared to Other Cameras
- 🎯 Conclusion — Not Essential, But Surprisingly Right for Me
- ✍️ Note
📝 Introduction
When you read camera blogs, the Leica Q2 is often described as “the ultimate travel camera” or “the perfect one-lens solution.”
But let me start with a clear disclaimer: this is not a fanboy article pushing the Q2.
I’ve been shooting with cameras for over ten years, across different systems — full frame, APS-C, Micro Four Thirds. I like all of them. The Leica Q2 is not a “must-have” in my toolkit, and I could easily shoot with other bodies and lenses.
Still, over time I’ve found myself picking up the Q2 more often, especially for my blog photography. In the beginning, my Q2 stayed in the dry cabinet, rarely seeing the light of day. But recently I’ve come to realize that, in my current lifestyle, it strikes a surprisingly good balance.
✅ Why I Ended Up Choosing the Leica Q2
Here are the main reasons why the Q2 has become my go-to option for blog photography:
- 🎒 Slightly easier to carry than other full-frame setups
The Q2 is not a lightweight compact — it’s still a full-frame body with an f/1.7 lens, so it has weight and bulk. But compared to a DSLR or mirrorless body paired with a fast 28mm lens, the Q2 is more streamlined. That little reduction in size and complexity makes it “slightly easier to bring along.” - 🖼️ The reassurance of full-frame rendering
I wouldn’t say the Q2 constantly blows me away with “wow, full frame!” moments. Instead, what I value is the consistency and reliability. Depth, dimensionality, and natural rendering — the Q2 gives me the dependable full-frame look I expect. That reassurance matters when shooting for blog posts where accuracy and realism are important. - 💎 The satisfaction of ownership
Let’s be honest: owning a Leica feels special. Part of it is pure self-indulgence, but it does push me to actually take the camera out. The brand presence itself becomes motivation. - 🚫 Freedom from “lens regret”
With interchangeable-lens systems, I often find myself thinking, “I should’ve brought the 50mm too,” or “A wide zoom would have been better here.” That kind of regret distracts from shooting.
The Q2 eliminates that completely. With only the 28mm lens, there’s no second-guessing. It’s liberating — no distractions, no “what if” thoughts. - 🔍 The simplicity of a single-lens solution
Over the years, I’ve grown tired of juggling multiple lenses. I used to carry two or three primes, sometimes a zoom, and switch constantly. Now, I increasingly prefer the peace of mind of “just one lens.” The Q2 fits perfectly into that mindset: one body, one lens, ready to go.
⏳ Why I Didn’t Use It Much at First
Ironically, when I first bought the Q2, I barely used it.
- I personally favor the 40–50mm range, so 28mm felt wide and unfamiliar.
- The 47MP RAW files were massive, and my old computer couldn’t handle them efficiently. Importing, editing, and storing those files was frustrating, to the point that I eventually upgraded my PC just to process Q2 files properly.
So the Q2 mostly sat in storage for a while.
🌍 The 28mm Focal Length — Useful, but Not Universal
There’s no doubt that 28mm is a versatile focal length for certain types of shots.
- Hotel interiors: captures room size and layout effectively
- Food photography: easy to show the entire table setting
- Travel/street shots: intuitive, similar to a smartphone field of view
But let’s be clear — it’s not universal. For portraits, distortion creeps in. For standard everyday shots, it sometimes feels too wide compared to my comfort zone in the 40–50mm range.
The Crop Mode — Helpful, but Not Magic
The Q2 allows in-camera crops to 35mm, 50mm, and even 75mm equivalents. Thanks to the high resolution, the files still hold plenty of detail after cropping.
However, my personal view is this:
“Cropping a 28mm shot does not turn it into a true 50mm rendering.”
Yes, it’s convenient and adds flexibility, but the depth compression, bokeh characteristics, and overall feel of a native 50mm are different. I can’t wholeheartedly celebrate crop mode as a perfect substitute — it’s more of a useful tool than a magic trick.
💾 47 Megapixels — Both a Blessing and a Curse
The Q2’s 47MP sensor is one of its defining features. Like everything else, it has two sides.
👍 The Good
- You can crop heavily and still retain blog-ready resolution.
- Incredible detail — textures in food, architecture, or landscapes pop.
- Prints look fantastic even at large sizes.
👎 The Bad
- RAW files are ~80MB each. A trip with 1,000 shots can eat ~80GB.
- Processing is demanding. Without a powerful computer, editing is painfully slow.
- Storage and backup quickly become a headache.
For JPEG shooters, this may not be a big deal. But for me, working with RAW files, it was a major frustration. Honestly, this “heavy data problem” is one of the main reasons the Q2 stayed unused for so long.
📰 What I Need in Blog Photography
My blog revolves around travel, health, and product/hotel reviews. That means the goal of my photos is to inform readers, not just impress them artistically.
- For food: colors and textures need to be accurate.
- For hotels: the spaciousness and atmosphere of a room must be clear.
- For products: details matter more than dreamy bokeh.
That’s why, contrary to what some might do with an f/1.7 lens, I rarely shoot wide open. In my view, heavy background blur in review photos is counterproductive. It hides context the reader actually wants to see.
So I tend to stop down, aiming for clarity from edge to edge. And here the Q2’s sharp 28mm lens works perfectly with my style.
🔄 Compared to Other Cameras
Sure, I could mount a 28mm lens on any other full-frame body. But then the setup is bulkier, heavier, and less inviting to carry.
And with interchangeable systems, there’s always that voice whispering: “Bring another lens too.” Which often leads to regret later.
With the Q2, there’s none of that. One lens, one mindset — it’s clean and decisive.
Compared to APS-C or Micro Four Thirds setups, the Q2 also provides more “headroom.” Dynamic range, detail retention, and overall rendering feel more robust. It doesn’t mean smaller sensors are bad — but the Q2 offers a reassurance I value.
🎯 Conclusion — Not Essential, But Surprisingly Right for Me
The Leica Q2 is not the ultimate, must-own camera. You can live without it. You can shoot with other bodies and lenses and get great results.
But in my current workflow, it happens to hit a sweet spot:
- 🎒 Slightly easier to carry than a full system
- 🖼️ Reassuring full-frame rendering
- 💎 A satisfying sense of ownership
- 🚫 No lens regret, no distractions
- 🔍 One-lens simplicity that keeps things clean
Add to that the honesty that crop mode is helpful but not a true 50mm, and the reality that 47MP is both powerful and burdensome — and you have my true experience of the Q2.
It’s not about hype or blind praise. It’s about how this camera, after sitting idle for years, has unexpectedly become the one I reach for when creating blog content.
✍️ Note
Not all photos on my blog are taken with the Leica Q2. Depending on the situation, I still use other full-frame and APS-C cameras. The Q2 is not my only tool — but it has become an unexpectedly fitting one.