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 camera made by Leica, built from 1997 to 2002. It features a fixed Vario-Elmar 35–70mm f/4.0–7.6 lens with 2x optical zoom and uses program auto exposure, making it a fully automatic camera suited for straightforward shooting. The standard film format is 24x36 mm, and the camera supports ISO 50–3200 film via DX code. A variant, the Leica Z2X DB (also known as "mit DB"), includes a databack for frame numbering and date imprinting. A special Jaguar edition was released in 2000. Known for its elegant, high-end body, the Z2X is described as small but hefty, with a sharp zoom lens ideal 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
The Leica Z2X has appeared on the used market at prices including $200.00 and €175.00 (including VAT, plus shipping). One unit was reported sold for 700 AUD in 2023, described as "beloved." A Reddit user reported purchasing one for $10 at a thrift store, indicating variable pricing based on condition and seller.
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