Leotax T2
The Leotax T2 is a LTM-mount film rangefinder camera, introduced in 1958. Leica camera price index →
Reference maintained by Thomas Boots
General
- Mount
- LTM
- Release Year
- 1958
- Type
- Film
- Model Number
- T2
- Serial Range
- Approximately 33008x to 33412x, observed collector range
Dimensions
Viewfinder & Shutter
- Framelines
- Reflected bright-line frame for 50 mm, with a limited outer field usable as an approximate 35 mm view
- Shutter Speeds
- 1 s, 1/2 s, 1/4 s, 1/8 s, 1/15 s, B, 1/30 s, 1/60 s, 1/125 s, 1/250 s and 1/500 s
- Shutter Type
- Cloth
Features
- Hot Shoe
- No
- Tripod Socket
- Yes
- Self Timer
- No
- Flash Sync
- 1/30 s
Leotax T2
The Leotax T2 is a simplified 1958 LTM rangefinder based on the Leotax TV. It retains the larger finder with a reflected 50 mm bright-line frame, coupled rangefinder and automatic FP/X flash synchronization, but omits the TV's self timer and T setting.
Its cloth focal-plane shutter covers 1 second to 1/500 second, with electronic X synchronization at 1/30 second. The area outside the 50 mm frame can assist approximate 35 mm composition but is not a separate calibrated frameline.
History
Development and Launch
Leotax released the T2 in 1958 as a lower-priced derivative of the TV. It continued the company's practice of creating less expensive models by deleting selected features from the lead body.
Production Evolution
The T2 shares the TV generation's revised finder housing, modern geometric shutter speeds and green changeover markings. Its slow-speed dial omits T.
Special Variants
Documented outfits include Fujinon 5 cm f/2 and f/2.8 lenses and a rare Topcor 5 cm f/2.8. These are lens combinations, not separate camera editions.
Collector Notes
Differentiate the T2 from the TV by the absence of a self timer and T setting. Confirm the 50 mm bright-line finder, automatic-sync rear socket, serial range and correct shutter-speed dials.
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