Leica Z2X (1997–2002)
A fully automatic 35mm compact film camera with a 35-70mm Vario-Elmar zoom lens, produced in limited annual runs
Overview
The Leica Z2X is a compact 35 mm film point-and-shoot made by Leica from 1997 to 2002. The lens is a fixed Vario-Elmar 35-70mm f/4.0-7.6 with 2x optical zoom. Exposure is program auto, so the camera does everything for you. The film format is 24x36 mm, and it reads ISO 50-3200 film through the DX code. The Leica Z2X DB (also called "mit DB") adds a databack for frame numbering and date imprinting. A special Jaguar edition came out in 2000. The body is small but hefty, with an elegant, high-end feel, and the zoom lens is sharp. The page describes it as a good fit for beginners and casual creators.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | Leica Camera |
| Product type | compact 35 mm film camera |
| Production years | 1997–2002 |
| Lens | Vario-Elmar 35–70mm |
| Aperture | f/4.0–7.6 |
| Zoom | 2x optical zoom |
| Focus system | Passive autofocus |
| Minimum focus distance | 0.35m |
| Shutter speed range | 1/4 sec. to 1/300 sec., “B” setting (up to 99 sec) |
| ISO range | 50–3200 (via DX code) |
| Film format | 35mm (24x36 mm) |
| Weight | approx. 245 g (without databack), 448 g (with databack) |
| Dimensions | 125 x 70 x 42 mm |
| Flash | built-in flash |
| Special features | Mid-roll rewind function, panorama function (with panofama adapter) |
| Variant | Leica Z2X DB (databack version) |
| Special edition | Jaguar edition (released 2000) |
| Production quantity for 1997 | 30,000 units |
| Production quantity for 2000 (Z2X) | 15,300 units |
| Production quantity for 1999 (Z2X DB) | 5,000 units |
| Production quantity for 2000 (Z2X mit DB) | 5,000 units |
| Serial number range (2000, Z2X) | 2688501–2703800 |
| Serial number range (1999, Z2X DB) | 2482801–2487800 |
| Serial number range (2000, Z2X mit DB) | 2726401–2731400 |
Market
Used Z2X cameras have turned up at prices including $200.00 and €175.00 (including VAT, plus shipping). One unit was reported sold for 700 AUD in 2023, and the listing called it "beloved." A Reddit user reported buying one for $10 at a thrift store. Prices vary with condition and seller.
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