The Leica Q2 is probably one of the best compact full-frame cameras you can buy. While it is mostly a complete package out of the box, it still lends itself to some cool customization with accessories.
Here is an organized list of some of the best accessories available for the Leica Q2.
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1. Screen Protectors
Expert Shield Screen Protector GlassAvailable At: Amazon The Expert Shield glass screen protector is a 9H hardness for the Leica Q2. It comes with a lifetime warranty and does not interfere with the touchscreen interface. |
2. Batteries
Official Batteries Leica BP-SCL6The new BP-SCL6 has a better capacity than the older SCL4 batteries. These are a little expensive and unfortunately, there are no good third-party options. But at 2200 mAh, you might be able to get by with just one battery for some time, but if you need an extra, these latest batteries are great. Leica BP-SCL6 capacity of 2200 mAh with an output voltage of 8.4V.
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3. Memory Cards
Leica Q2 Memory Cards
I’ve also built a full guide for SD cards for the Leica Q2 if you want to see more suggestions that are not listed here. Here are some good options. V60 cards will be fine for most people as well. Sandisk cards are also great, and the Sony E UHS-II card is probably a better budget card for photographers who are shooting a little more casually. |
The Leica Q2 will take a single UHS-II SD memory card.
4. Grips For Leica Q2
You can use a few different grip enhancements with the Leica Q2: thumb grips, thumb rests, and handgrips.
Leica Q2 Thumb Grips
Leica Q2 Thumb SupportLeica makes a nice thumb grip for most of their rangefinder-style cameras. One nice thing about this thumb grip for the Leica Q2 is that it allows you to still use the rear button on the back of the camera, and the thumb rest fits the body almost seamlessly. |
Haoge Thumb GripAvailable At: Amazon Haoge makes what looks like an anodized black aluminum thumb grip. I say it looks like anodized black aluminum because it has a very slight purple color cast to it in some lighting conditions with a slightly lighter black color compared to the body. This is a cheaper alternative to the Leica thumb rest, and they’ve positioned it to sit just above the rear button, which could be difficult to press if you have meaty thumbs. |
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Leica Q2 Handgrips
Official Leica Grip
The official Leica Q2 handgrip, like all of Leica’s official accessories, fits the body seamlessly with matching colors and materials. If you miss the legacy base plate design of the Leica, this also works as a solid baseplate since it doesn’t allow you to access the battery when installed. Note: If you have a Leica Q2 Monochrome, the material has a different pattern, and you’ll need to get the Monochrome grip if you want matching materials. |
JJC Leica Q2 HandgripAvailable At: Amazon If you just want a cheap third-party handgrip to use sometimes or try out to see how you even like using a handgrip, the JJC Handgrip will function just fine. The JJC grip does some cool things the Leica grip does not – it includes a built-in arca-swiss compatible design and allows battery and memory card access through the bottom. |
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5. Lens Hoods
Good lens hoods are a little difficult to find and are easy to order for the Leica Q2, but here are the best.
Leica Square Lens Hood
The Leica Q2 comes with a square lens hood, but this is it if you damage yours and want a replacement. They have a few color variants and are fairly reasonably priced. What actually makes this Leica hood nice is that many third-party hood companies like to print their logo on the hood, which sort of ruins the aesthetic for me. It’s nice to have the official Leica logo that doesn’t have some random white logo in bold letters from some Chinese company nobody has ever heard of on it. Leica keeps their logo discreet on these hoods, which is a huge plus. |
Thorsten Von Overgaard
Your favorite Leica Danish photographer makes some high-quality accessories for Leica. These are his vented lens hoods for the Q2 lens. Lots of options, including black paint brass versions. Vented hoods are sometimes much better at absorbing the shock when dropped. If you’re lucky enough to have the camera land on the hood, the hoods will sometimes buckle, which works as a shock absorber. Unfortunately, I know this from experience. |
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Lim’s makes a square hood for the Leica Q2, but I can’t find it in any western area. They call it the LIMS LH-R49Q1. Search to see if you can find it in your area. |
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6. UV Filter For Leica Q2
Do you need a UV filter for the Leica Q2? That’s up to you. The theory goes that digital camera sensors with their lenses should be adequate at reducing UV light. However, cameras like Leica that use fairly thin sensor stacks can get a little bit more UV contamination compared to some of the other brands, so occasionally, you may notice the positive effects of a UV filter in harsh lighting conditions on Leica cameras.
I don’t like using UV filters if the camera lens has a nice pattern to the way it flares since UV filters often ruin that. But they do come in handy to protect the lens from the environment. I always have a UV filter, but I don’t use it all the time.
The only brand I’ve consistently been able to get good-quality UV filters from is B+W. Get the Nano filters whenever you can; I find they stay clean a little better than the standard Multi-Coated versions. B+W actually stopped branding their filters as UV filters. Here is their best protective filter for the Leica Q2.
B+W MRC Master 49mm With Nano CoatingsThe B+W filters use brass instead of aluminum, and because of this, they are less likely to get stuck to your lens. I’ve had UV filters get stuck to my lens before, and it’s never fun, but I’ve never had it happen with a B+W filter. The Leica Lens Hood and Cap will still work with this filter. |
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7. Leica Q2 Cases
Leica Q2 Protector CaseThe official Leica Q2 protector case is made of textured black leather material in various colors that match their straps. A minimalistic design that maintains access to all the camera controls. |
Leica Camera AG 19577 Camera CaseThe Leica Q2 Holster is a rather interesting camera strap. It’s very functional and well-built. It’s fully adjustable, so you can position it to sit right above the leather case clipped to your belt that holds your phone. |
Lim’s Leather CaseAvailable At: Amazon Lim’s cases are great. I use their cases for many of my cameras, and I love the build and the material. They use really nice Italian leather, and this case has a nice hand grip added for extra support. If you use a tripod often, the base plate of Lim’s cases is made from aluminum and is fully compatible with the Arca-Swiss tripod clips, so you don’t need to add an extra tripod baseplate to the body. |
Luigi’s Cases
Luigi makes some nice premium leather cases for Leica cameras. My only complaint is that I don’t love the strip of leather that goes over the LCD screen. However, this does have an interesting function. The case comes with a detachable cover for the LCD screen, so you can cover your screen completely, forcing yourself to only use the EVF. Some photographers like this as it prevents them from constantly looking at their LCD screens, allowing them to stay more in the moment. |
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8. Straps For Leica Q2
Leather Straps
Official Leica Carrying Strap
The official Leica Q2 strap is a pretty decent leather strap that is reasonably priced. What’s nice about these is they come in multiple colors that will also match the official Q2 cases that Leica makes. I would go all red, but that’s just me – I know it’s not “stealth.” |
Luigi’s Straps
I’m currently using the Leica Deluxe Strap on my M6. It’s the best leather strap you can buy, period. Made in Italy, it is made of all Italian leather, with a softer pig leather for the shoulder portion. Leather protectors cover all the metal sections on the strap and the metal lugs, so the strap is less likely to scratch or wear the body of your camera. Visiting their website is an adventure, so ensure you have a comfortable pair of socks and maybe a warm cup of calming tea before embarking on that journey. Don’t let the website fool you; their products are absolute premium—like the best Mexican food, which is only found in the most grungy-looking buildings. |
Tap&Dye
Tap&Dye also makes premium straps. You have several cool options here, from Veg Tan leather that will patina and soften over time to the already softer legendary Horween CXL leather straps. I highly recommend looking at their straps, as they are probably the most classy. |
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Non-Leather Straps
Vi Vante Rope Straps
Vi Vante makes a nice rope strap for a different type of strap that goes well with Leica cameras. Check out their other straps, too, because they have some nice Italian leather braided straps. |
9. Cleaning Accessories
Air Blasters
Air blasters are incredibly useful. I use them to clean my camera, sensor, film before scanning, and sometimes my keyboard. If you don’t have one, here are my favorite air blasters.
Rocket Air Blaster
Rocket Air Medium: Amazon I mostly use the Medium size, but the small version is also good if you need a small one to carry in your bag. |
Micro-Fiber Cleaning Cloths
The best way to clean your lens, UV filter, or lens is with a new microfiber cloth.
Micro-Fiber Cleaning Cloths 6-Pack
I’ve bought this 6-pack a few times. They are small and made with a thinner, lighter material, so you can throw them in the pocket of your bag without taking up much space. It’s always nice to have a few as backups somewhere for when you need them. |
Leica Q2 Accessories Conclusions
While Leica excels at supplying its users with fantastic accessories, there are still some nice third-party options to consider. The brands I’ve listed only come from the accessories I’ve personally tried and liked.
I’ll continue to add to this list as I find more great products that work for Q2.
