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Is the leica cl worth buying used?

I don't have pricing or used-market details for the Leica CL, so I can't say whether a particular used price is a good deal. The Leica CL page covers its 24-megapixel APS-C sensor, its L-Mount, and its lens range, which is wide. The body has no stabilisation, so for slow shutter speeds you'll want a stabilised lens, such as the Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro OIS if you're after a general-purpose zoom.

On the general question, I'm all for buying used. A body one or two generations old is often most of the camera for much less money, as the buying used guide explains. Budget for a new genuine battery too, because old ones lose capacity. If you're still deciding, hold one in a shop first, since handling matters more than spec sheets for a first camera. See your first camera.

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