Towards the end of October 2025, Leica announced the launch of its latest rangefinder-style camera, the Leica M EV1. Sporting a straightforward, stripped-back control layout, an electronic viewfinder (EVF) instead of a rangefinder, and a 60MP full frame sensor, the M EV1 sounds like a stunner on paper.
But you can't please everyone, no matter what you do right or wrong, as online forums (namely r/Leica on Reddit) were divided over the camera, with users and purists complaining about the death of the rangefinder and omission of an optical viewfinder (OVF). As someone who tests the best cameras, I was curious to try the M EV1 and decide for myself whether this was fair criticism or unwarranted hate.
