What Makes Leica So Special?

This was one of my first test shots with my Leica M10.

Photography is certainly changing dramatically and, for most people, a smartphone is all that they need for capturing images.

For those that pursue photography as a hobby or profession, more is expected out of the equipment. Leica is a very expensive camera system relative to most manufacturers. Here is an interesting take on the why Leica is such a special camera system.

So what is it that allows Leica to set themselves apart?  The simple answer is ”˜tolerances”™.  That is especially the case with lenses.