Upgrade Guide

Leica Leica Q2→Leica M11 Monochrom

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Leica

Leica Q2

£3750

2019

→

Upgrade to

Leica

M11 Monochrom

£8300 (+£4,550)

2023

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the Leica Q2. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the M11 Monochrom

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Full spec comparison

Spec	Leica Q2	M11 Monochrom
Price	£3,750	£8,300
Released	2019	2023	↑
Sensor	Full-frame CMOS 35mm	60.3MP Full-Frame Monochrome BSI CMOS (no colour filter array)
Resolution	47MP	60MP	↑
Video	4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps	—
Autofocus	Contrast-detect AF with manual override	Manual focus rangefinder (no autofocus)
Stabilisation	Optical IS	—
Burst Rate	10fps	5fps	↓
Battery Life	340 shots (CIPA)	~700 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	718g	530g (body only)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	No	↓
Viewfinder	EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot	Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification
Screen	3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot	2.3" touchscreen LCD, 2.33M dots
Mount	Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH	Leica M-mount
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-II	Single SD UHS-II slot + 64GB internal storage

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