Leica fans, clear your calendars for next week. If the latest leaks are any indication, we are about to get a massive drop in the L-mount ecosystem. According to a comprehensive report from Leica Rumors , a brand new Leica SL3-P camera body is expected to be officially unveiled on June 25, right alongside two highly anticipated SL prime lenses.
Leica S3-P - Image Credit LeicaRumors
Here is a quick breakdown of what is allegedly coming down the pipeline:
The Leica SL3-P Camera
Rather than replacing the current 60MP SL3 the new "P" model is rumored to sit comfortably right between it and the 24MP SL3-S . It borrows heavily from the Panasonic S1R II platform but wraps it in Leica’s signature build and interface.
The Sensor: A 44.3MP BSI CMOS sensor featuring dual-resolution tech.Speed Demon: It is rumored to feature the fastest readout of any Leica sensor yet, a staggering 156% faster than the SL3-S.Stills Powerhouse: Expect 14 stops of dynamic range, an ISO up to 200,000, 819 autofocus points, and a massive 176MP multishot mode.The Catch: Video specs might be slightly scaled back compared to its SL3 siblings, cementing this as a photographer-first body.Expected Price: Hovering around €5,850.
Leica SL3 vs Panasonic S1R II Front View Size Comparison
Two New Premium SL Primes
Alongside the body, Leica is expected to drop two distinct lenses. While they will likely be announced next week, rumor has it they might not ship until a bit later in the year.
Leica APO Macro Elmarit SL 100 f2.8 - Image Credit LeicaRumors
Leica Summilux SL 50 f/1.4 ASPH: Made in Germany, this ultra-fast normal prime is rumored to be impressively compact and fully weather-sealed. It sports 11 aperture blades for buttery bokeh, a 50cm minimum focus distance, and a premium expected price tag of around €5,000.Leica APO Macro Elmarit SL 100 f/2.8: Made in Japan, this macro lens will feature a 30cm minimum focusing distance and 9 aperture blades. It is expected to enter the market around €2,500, offering a dedicated high-end close-up option for L-mount shooters.
Leica Summilux SL 50 f1.4 ASPH - Image Credit LeicaRumors
We will know for sure how these specs hold up when June 25 arrives!
Source: LeicaRumors
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Written by Mel Adali
I have been shooting birds and wildlife in North Carolina since 2014, mostly with Sony bodies and long telephoto glass. I built and maintain the Camera Decision database, so the specs and comparisons here come from data I curate myself rather than copied press releases.
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