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Leica CL vs X-E4

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Blood N Guts Murphy
Blood N Guts Murphy Regular Member • Posts: 362
Re: Leica CL vs X-E4
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Nunataks wrote:

I know the X-E4 is much newer, but does anyone have both and maybe done a comparison? I'm tempted by the CL because Sigma makes L mount lenses for their I series which have aperture rings, and the 65mm f/2 and 90mm f/2.8 don't have fuji equivalents at the moment that are reasonably sized.

I haven't owned both but I much preferd the CL for 2 reasons: the simple control system and the bigger better EVF. The build quality is better but not as good as the top Leicas. It is a step up from the Panasonic Leicas though. The CL has the Sigma APSC Sigma lenses too.

I didn't buy one as the Sony A6400 was the best option for me, with the longest EVF eye relief. Having a tilt screen is nice too, but just an added bonus.

Watch a video on the control dials and buttons of the CL. That might clinch it for you. Depends how you shoot. Their 18mm pancake lens isn't too expensive too. If you love 23mm then their 23mm f2 is very good and possibly worth investing in. Their 35mm f1.4 was too expensive to even consider for me and the Sigma 30 f1.4 is only $265 on sale.

 Blood N Guts Murphy's gear list:Blood N Guts Murphy's gear list
Fujifilm X-E2 Sony a6400 Sony E 20mm F2.8 Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN | C (X-mount) +1 more
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