Most of the gadgets Daniel Craig’s Bond is handed are there to be used. The Leica Q2 is there to be lived with. It sits in Q’s home in No Time To Die, unremarked, which is exactly why it appeals. The Leica Q2 is a full-frame compact with a single 28mm lens and very little else to distract you, and we think it is the right camera for a man who wants to take better pictures without carrying a bag of equipment.
In the film
A Leica Q2 appears on Q’s desk at his home in London in No Time To Die (2021). It is one of two Leica cameras in the film, the other being an M10. Leica, an official partner of the production, revealed the sighting when it announced a limited Q2 007 Edition. This is Q’s camera, and it suits him.
The details of the Leica Q2
One lens, fixed. The Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH is built into the body, with eleven elements in nine groups, three of them aspherical. It is fast enough for dim rooms and evening streets, and because it cannot be swapped there is nothing to decide before you leave the house.
47.3 megapixels. The full-frame sensor has resolution to spare, which is what makes the built-in crop modes usable. Frame lines for 35mm, 50mm and 75mm give you 30, 15 and 7 megapixels respectively, so a single 28mm lens behaves like a small set.
A sealed body. The magnesium alloy case is protected against dust and splashes, and the battery door carries a rubber seal. It is not a diving camera, but it will not mind a London drizzle.
The viewfinder. A 3.68-megapixel OLED electronic finder shows the frame clearly and without lag, and an eye sensor switches between it and the 3-inch touchscreen at the back. A push-button diopter dial locks your setting, so it does not shift by accident.
Reduced controls. Aperture, shutter speed and focus sit on the lens and top plate, and the rear has a three-button layout. The macro setting focuses as close as 17cm, which is useful for the odd object on a table.
Using it now
This is a camera for travel and for the ordinary week. At 718g with the battery it is noticeable in a jacket pocket, but it is far less to carry than a body with a bag of lenses. We would use it the way its design suggests: aperture priority, a single lens, and the habit of walking closer rather than reaching for a zoom.
New or second-hand? Leica USA lists the Q2 as no longer available and points buyers to the Q3 and Q3 43. That leaves second-hand, and at the time of writing, October 2026, B&H lists used examples from US$3,799.95. We would buy from an authorised dealer with a documented condition report, and we would choose the Q2 over a newer model if the 28mm field of view suits how you see. It is a considered buy, not a nostalgic one.
Dressing it. Leica makes leather protector cases and straps in black and brown. We would keep it plain. A black body with a brown strap sits well with navy knitwear and a field jacket.
The 007 Edition. Leica announced a separate Q2 007 Edition, limited to 250 pieces, to mark the film. It is a collector’s piece rather than the camera seen on screen, and the standard black Q2 is the sensible way to own the camera itself.
Specifications
| Reference | 19050 (black) |
|---|---|
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS, 47.3 megapixels effective, 14-bit |
| Lens | Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH, fixed, optical stabilisation, 49mm filter thread |
| Viewfinder and screen | 3.68-megapixel OLED finder; 3-inch touchscreen, approx. 1.04 million dots |
| Video | Cine 4K at 24fps, 4K UHD at 24 or 30fps, Full HD up to 120fps |
| Body | Magnesium alloy, dust and splash protected, 130 x 80 x 91.9mm |
| Weight | 718g with battery |
| Battery | Leica BP-SCL4, approx. 370 shots per charge |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth LE, SD, SDHC and SDXC cards |
| Price | No longer sold new by Leica USA. US$5,495 when last sold new, per retailer listings; used from US$3,799.95 at B&H (at the time of writing, October 2026) |
Full technical details are on Leica’s own page for the Q2.
Questions
Who has the Leica Q2 in No Time To Die?
Q does. A Leica Q2 sits on his desk at his home in London, one of two Leica cameras in the film. It appears as part of the room rather than as a piece of equipment we see used.
Can you still buy the Leica Q2 new?
Not from Leica USA, which lists it as no longer available and points buyers to the Q3 and Q3 43. Used examples are sold by authorised dealers such as B&H.
What is the Leica Q2 007 Edition?
It is a special version announced by Leica to mark No Time To Die, limited to 250 pieces. It is separate from the standard Q2 seen in Q’s home.
Is the Leica Q2 weather sealed?
Yes. The body is protected against dust and splashes, with a rubber seal on the battery compartment. That is good for rain, but it is not a waterproof camera.
For more from Q’s world, see the No Time To Die film page or the wider gadgets and electronics collection.
