Snagged a Q2 for my Italy trip next month and need a leather half-case. I've been looking at Arte di Mano but the lead times are crazy and Oberwerth looks nice but I read the fit is sometimes loose at the bottom... my budget is around 200.
Which one is actually worth it?
Building on the earlier suggestion, I had a similar hunt when I snagged my Q2 right before a trip to Greece last summer. I actually ordered a few different cases just to compare them because I'm super picky about the grip. The first generic one I tried was a total letdown because the leather was too thin and felt like cardboard... it just didn't feel like it matched the cameras build. I ended up testing the TP Original Leather Half Case for Leica Q2 and it was actually decent for the price, though the screw mechanism was a bit fiddly. Tbh, the fit is everything when you're walking miles a day.
I've tried many over the years and the Kaza Deluxe Leica Q2 Leather Half Case Set offers the best technical tolerance for the Q2 body. Base plate alignment is crucial so you dont block the battery or SD card slots. Most sub-200 cases use cheaper bonded leather that stretches, but their cowhide stays rigid. Its a solid practical choice for a trip like that.