Leica is arguably the most polarizing photography brand out there, though its users tend to be fiercely loyal to the brand, which is why it is always interesting to hear why when one leaves them for another system. This insightful video essay features a photographer discussing why he left Leica after four years with the brand and switched to Nikon. 

Coming to you from Evan Ranft, this interesting video essay discusses why he left Leica for Nikon after four years with the system. No doubt, there are a lot of good things about Leica: they offer some truly stunning image quality, strong construction, and an experience like none other. On the other hand, they are very expensive, which is something worth considering if you are running a business and need to minimize expenses. In addition, because of the rangefinder mechanism, you will always be stuck to using a fairly narrow range of focal lengths, ruling them out for anyone who needs particularly long focal lengths. While they arguably offer the purest photography experience, there may be some better options out there for professionals who need certain features and capabilities. Check out the video above for Ranft’s full thoughts on the matter.