Leica Q2 Monochrom
Compact (fixed lens) · Fixed lens · Announced November 2020 · Discontinued (new stock may be limited)
Official page on leica-camera.com (opens the maker's site in a new tab)
No new body-only price in Australia today. The cheapest used:
Best used priceUsed · in stock
A$5,998
at eBay.com.au
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- Used, typically
- A$6,499.95
- Full frame sensor: 47.3 MP, Monochrome CMOS
- Built-in lens, 35mm eq.: 28mm, f/1.7
- In-body stabilisation: None
- Top video mode: 4K 30p
- Subject-detection AF: Human, 49 AF points
- Electronic viewfinder: 3.68M dots
- Weight with battery: 718 g
- Weather sealing: Sealed
Q2 Monochrom overview
The Leica Q2 Monochrom is a 47.3 MP full-frame compact camera with a built-in lens, announced by Leica in November 2020. It is discontinued, so new stock may be limited.
Going by its spec sheet, it suits low light, landscape and detail, and bad weather. It is a weaker pick for all-day shooting on one battery and paid jobs that need a backup card.
No store we track in Australia has it new in stock today; used and refurbished copies start at A$5,998.
Worth comparing it with the Leica Q2, Leica M10 Monochrom and Leica M11 Monochrom.
Where to buy the Q2 Monochrom in Australia
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A$10,290
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Things to know
- 47.3 MP full-frame Monochrome CMOS sensor; no in-body stabilisation, so steadiness comes from the lens.
- Autofocus recognises people (49 AF points).
- Video 4K up to 30p; no mic input.
- 3-inch fixed touchscreen; 3.68M-dot electronic viewfinder.
- Rated for 340 shots per charge (CIPA).
- 718 g with battery and card; 130 × 80 × 87 mm; weather sealed.
- One card slot (SD UHS-II).
- Same line: Q2 (2019).
- Discontinued by the maker: new stock may be limited.
- Used, it typically sells for about A$6,499.95 in Australia (asking prices over 13 days); today from A$5,998.
Good for
- Low light (full-frame sensor)
- Landscape and detail (47.3 MP)
- Bad weather (weather sealed)
Not the best for
- All-day shooting on one battery (340 shots per charge (CIPA))
- Paid jobs that need a backup card (one card slot)
From the Q2 Monochrom's published specs, not from a review.
Price history
Price around the world
Cheapest used in Europe: about 17% under the Australian price before shipping and import tax.
Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in AUD at today's exchange rate. Body only; where a market lists only kits, its cheapest kit is shown and marked.
| Market | Lowest new | Lowest used/refurb |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $6,295≈ A$9,162 | $4,595≈ A$6,688 |
| United Kingdom | — | — |
| EuropeCheapest | — | €3,056.19≈ A$4,966 |
| Australia(you) | — | A$5,998 |
| Singapore | — | — |
Each price is in its own currency, as the store charges it. The ≈ figures are approximate, at today's exchange rate (ECB reference rates, 2026-11-06), rounded, and leave out shipping, import duty, GST/VAT and card fees. A camera bought abroad may not carry a local warranty: see grey-market cameras before you buy.
Used: what it should be worth
Should be worth, used
A$6,499.95
Usually A$5,999 to A$6,499.95 · 13 days, 23 listings
Cheapest used today
A$5,998
8% under what it usually goes for
| Month | Cheapest | Typical | Highest | Days seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | A$5,998 | A$6,249.48 | A$6,499.95 | 5 |
| Oct 2026 | A$6,499.95 | A$6,499.95 | A$6,499.95 | 8 |
From used and refurbished asking prices at the stores we track, checked every few hours. Confirmed eBay sale prices will be added once eBay grants us access to its sold-listings data.
Videos
Reviews, comparisons and sample footage of the Q2 Monochrom, on YouTube.
Discussions & forums
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Q2 Monochrom specifications
Overview
- Type
- Compact (fixed lens)
- Announced
- Nov 2020
- US launch price
- $5,995
- Lens
- 28mm (35mm eq.) f/1.7
Sensor & image
- Sensor size
- Full frame
- Sensor type
- Monochrome CMOS
- Resolution
- 47.3 MP
- Native ISO
- 100–100,000
- In-body stabilisation
- No
Speed & autofocus
- Burst (mechanical)
- 10 fps
- Burst (electronic)
- 20 fps
- Fastest shutter (mech.)
- 1/2,000s
- Fastest shutter (elec.)
- 1/40,000s
- AF points
- 49
- Subject detection
- Human
Video
- Max resolution
- 4K
- 4K frame rate
- 30p
- 10-bit internal
- No
- Internal raw video
- No
- Mic input
- No
- Headphone jack
- No
Viewfinder & screen
- Viewfinder
- Electronic, 3.68M dots
- Rear screen
- 3", 1.04M dots
- Screen articulation
- Fixed
- Touchscreen
- Yes
Body & battery
- Weight (with battery)
- 718 g
- Dimensions (W×H×D)
- 130 × 80 × 87 mm
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Battery (CIPA shots)
- 340
- Card slots
- 1 · SD UHS-II
- USB-C
- No
- Built-in flash
- No
- Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
- Wi-Fi + Bluetooth
Low light & noise
4.3 µm pixels
47.3 MP on a full frame sensor, ISO up to 100,000
Bigger pixels gather more light each, so they tend to show less noise at high ISO, but sensor design matters as much. For real noise at ISO 6400, these sites measure it:
- Photons to Photos: dynamic range vs ISO ↗Photographic dynamic range measured at every ISO, bodies on one chart
- Photons to Photos: noise vs ISO ↗Read noise at every ISO from lab tests: lower is cleaner in the shadows
- DPReview studio scene ↗The same scene shot by each camera at the ISO you pick, side by side
- DPReview reviews ↗Full reviews with high-ISO samples
- Low-light video tests ↗Real-world high-ISO footage on YouTube
How it stacks up
Accessories for the Q2 Monochrom
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Speedlights & flashes
LEICA Sofort Film Warm White (10 Exposures)
Cheapest flash for this system at Digidirect · New · 15 options
A$17.10
Wireless triggers
Godox X5L TTL Wireless Flash Trigger for Leica
Cheapest trigger for this system at Georges Cameras · New · 6 options
A$57.52