It appears that Leica has discontinued both the Leica CL and Leica TL2 camera systems. It is always sad when a camera manufacturer announces the discontinuation of a camera, but two cameras in one swoop is a hard pill to swallow for CL and TL owners.

The statement cites the decline in sales of compact and system cameras with smaller sensors in the photography market, whilst sales of full-frame systems has been on the increase. As a result, Leica has discontinued the APS-C models and stated, “Going forward, the company will primarily focus its attention on the production of full-frame cameras.”

“In recent years, the overall photography market has seen a decline in sales of compact and system cameras with smaller sensors. In comparison, the segment of cameras with full-frame sensors is developing particularly positively and shows continuing market growth. This development has prompted Leica Camera AG to discontinue its CL/TL2-System cameras, in order to realign itself strategically with these market changes. Going forward, the company will primarily focus its attention on the production of full-frame cameras,” Leica says. “Nevertheless, the company’s confidence in the high-quality performance of the CL/TL2-System remains unchanged – which is why Leica Camera AG will provide owners of the CL/TL2-System with another six years of comprehensive customer care from the date of purchase. As ever, delivering a first-class customer experience through products that are superior in both construction and performance, continues to be the company’s primary aim.”

To date, there hasn’t been an official statement on the Leica website, with the CL/TL section of the Leica website still listing both models.