Is the leica m typ 262 good for beginners?

The Leica M (Typ 262) can work for a beginner, but I'd call it a demanding first camera. It's a rangefinder, so you focus by eye through a viewfinder rather than on a screen, and the body has no stabilisation, so slow shutter speeds need stabilised lenses or a steady hand. It's a full frame 24-megapixel camera, and dropping live view and video keeps it simple.

If you go for it, start with one standard lens rather than a collection. The Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH is a versatile all-rounder, and the Leica Elmar-M 50mm f/2.8 is small and straightforward.

Before you commit, read your first camera for how to choose on size and handling, and buying used if you want to save money. The full Leica M (Typ 262) page lists every lens that fits.

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