Leica M (Typ 262)

Leica

Leica M (Typ 262)

📅 2015 📷 24 MP 🔲 35.8 x 23.9 mm ⚖️ 600 g

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📖 Overview

The Leica M (Typ 262) is a rangefinder camera with a minimalist design focused on pure photography, and features 64 sample photos on SampleShots. It's ideal for photographers who appreciate the classic rangefinder experience and manual controls. Its lack of modern features like autofocus may deter some users.

📸 Browse 74 real-world sample photos taken with this camera by photographers worldwide on SampleShots.

📋 Specifications

Release Year 2015
Resolution 24 Megapixels
Sensor Size 35.8 x 23.9 mm
Sensor Type CMOS
Max Image Resolution 5976 x 3992
ISO Range Auto, 200-6400 (extendable to 100)
Weight 600 g
Dimensions 138.6 x 42 x 80 mm
Special Features The Leica M (Typ 262) featured a simplified, minimalist design, focusing on pure photography without video recording.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

🖼️ Sample Photos

Real-world photos taken with the Leica M (Typ 262), sourced from SampleShots.

Getting up early isn’t that easy and being on time at airports in the morning isn’t either! But a sunrise like this is very enjoyable, especially having such a great view down at the buildings, the streets and the trees which are getting smaller and smaller. Knowing that the TAP airline machine was going to land in beautiful Lisbon was the cherry on the cake. | airplane on sky during golden hour
via Unsplash by Nils Nedel
Modern meeting room with a long table surrounded by white Eiffel chairs, viewed through glass walls.
via Unsplash by Pawel Chu
This striking black and white photograph captures a solitary figure walking with an umbrella past a graffiti-covered storefront on a rainy day in New York City. The composition centers on the pedestrian, whose umbrella contrasts sharply against the gritty urban backdrop. The monochrome palette and overcast lighting create a moody, atmospheric scene that highlights the raw, authentic texture of the city streets.
via Unsplash by jesse williams
Modern building facade showcasing a rhythmic arrangement of windows and vibrant orange accents against a textured wall. The composition highlights the interplay of light and shadow.
via Unsplash by Matthieu Da Cruz
black framed eyeglasses on white surface
via Unsplash by Gerald Hartl
Busy urban scene at night, featuring a train station with illuminated pathways and pedestrians navigating the bustling environment.
via Unsplash by Derek Lee
Wooden crates filled with assorted fruits and vegetables in a vibrant market setting. The arrangement showcases a variety of colors and textures.
via Unsplash by Cater Yang
Desert garden photograph shows a curved branch with bright yellow blossoms in sharp focus. A softly blurred background features tall cacti and desert flora.
via Unsplash by Scott Stewart
A photograph of a moss-draped, weathered concrete pillar with a rusted mailbox slot, emphasizing texture, age, and urban decay.
via Unsplash by Marc Heckner
a row of huts sitting on top of a beach next to a body of water
via Unsplash by Siray Li
A quiet urban scene captured in a photograph, featuring a lone tree on a circular island surrounded by sweeping white lines in a pedestrian plaza. The composition contrasts the organic form with geometric pavement.
via Unsplash by Edwin Chen
Whiskey glass with ice sits on a wooden table beside a bottle, capturing a cozy atmosphere in a relaxed setting.
via Unsplash by Joey Huang
Colorful orange flower in a textured ceramic vase sits on a windowsill with blurred shop lights in the background.
via Unsplash by Fujiphilm
Close-up of a Jensen winged logo centered on a solid red surface, a vintage automotive badge.
via Unsplash by Shawn Flynn Wang
Crowd gathered in a city park, holding flags and banners, surrounded by towering skyscrapers during a public demonstration.
via Unsplash by Seungho Park-Lee
Close-up of white blossoms with yellow centers on a slender green stem, set against a softly blurred garden backdrop.
via Unsplash by Frank Pham
Sunlit village street lined with white walls and red-tiled roofs recedes toward distant hills. A narrow stone path leads the eye through the charming, warm-colored scene.
via Unsplash by Timothy Cohen
A week ago friends and I went on a little roadtrip to the West of Ireland. We’ve seen so many different and beautiful scenic spots that I simply have to call it the best weekend I had here in the country. | aerial photo of plains
via Unsplash by Nils Nedel

View all 74 sample photos on SampleShots →

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🔌 Compatible Lenses

Native Leica L Mount

Leica Vario-Elmarit 1:2.8-4.0/24-90mm ASPH. OIS

Leica Vario-Elmarit 1:2.8-4.0/24-90mm ASPH. OIS

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