Leica's designer collaboration — the CL Paul Smith Edition with Elmarit-TL 18mm f/2.8.
The Leica CL Paul Smith Edition is a limited-edition collaboration between Leica and British fashion designer Paul Smith, featuring distinctive multi-coloured design elements. Bundled with the Elmarit-TL 18mm f/2.8 ASPH, it provides a complete street photography kit with a 27mm equivalent wide-angle prime. The Paul Smith treatment transforms the CL into a fashion statement.
The Elmarit-TL 18mm f/2.8 ASPH is a compact, high-quality wide-angle prime for L-Mount APS-C cameras. Sharpness is very good from f/2.8. The aspherical element ensures excellent optical correction. Combined with the CL's 24.2MP sensor and Leica image processing, the kit delivers genuine Leica image quality in a compact, stylish package.
L-Mount, APS-C. The 18mm f/2.8 provides a 27mm equivalent — classic for street photography. Weight of the kit is approximately 530 grams with lens. Build quality is Leica premium with Paul Smith's distinctive design signature. The compact size makes the kit genuinely pocketable for street and travel work. WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity.
Available on the used market at significant collector premiums. Check sensor, lens AF, and cosmetic condition of the Paul Smith design elements. A collector's item first, camera second — the standard CL with 18mm f/2.8 provides identical photographic capability at much lower cost. Only worth the premium for fashion/design enthusiasts and Leica collectors.