Leica SL3-P
The SL System, distilled. Professional.
Some cameras chase numbers. The SL3-P chases the feeling of picking up a tool that simply does what you ask, without a second thought. Made in Germany around a full-metal body, sealed to IP54, and finished without a front logo, it is unmistakably a Leica through its handling alone. This is a system you grow into, not out of.
Whether the SL3-P is your camera or simply the spark, this is the moment to look at the whole SL System: three bodies, a deep set of L-Mount optics, and a trade program that makes joining or upgrading easy.
Built for clear, confident image-making.
The Leica SL3-P, from Wetzlar to New York
Our first look at the SL3-P, shot on location at the launch in Wetzlar and out on the streets of New York.
Our Thoughts on the Leica SL3-P
Looking at the new Leica SL3-P on paper is one thing. What do we actually think after spending real time with it?
Hands-on from Wetzlar.
Our first looks at the new SL3-P and the two new Leica SL primes, fresh from the launch and the streets of New York.
Leica SL3-P First Look: Hands On from Wetzlar
From the launch in Wetzlar to the streets of New York, our first look at the SL3-P.
First Look: 100mm f/2.8 APO-Macro-Elmarit-SL
Hands-on with the new APO macro for the SL System.
First Look: 50mm f/1.4 Summilux-SL ASPH II
A closer look at the new fast fifty.
One Body. Three Kits.
Each option is set up as a sibling of the same camera, so you can switch between body-only and kit right on the product page. Add the lenses and accessories that fit how you work.
Leica SL3-P Body
The 44 MP body on its own, ready for the L-Mount lenses you own or plan to add.
SL3-P with 28-70mm f/2.8
Paired with the compact Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70mm f/2.8. The do-everything kit for travel and reportage.
SL3-P with 24-70mm f/2.8
Paired with the pro-grade Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 for a constant-aperture standard zoom.
SL3-P with 24-70mm + 70-200mm
The professional two-zoom system. A constant f/2.8 from wide angle to telephoto.
The easiest way into the SL System.
Your current gear is worth more than you think. Put it toward the SL3-P, a new lens, or your first SL body. We make the whole thing simple, fair, and fast.
- +Special trade-in incentives. We have special incentives that help offset the cost of the SL camera you're trading toward.
- +Free, prepaid shipping labels. Can't come into the store to see us? We send the label, you send the gear, insured both ways.
- +All systems welcome. Canon, Sony, Fujifilm, Nikon, you name it, we'll take it on trade. Have other photo gear, watches, pens, or accessories? We take those on trade too.
- +A real person who uses the Leica SL. Talk with someone at Camera West who knows and shoots the system and can guide your upgrade.
An open mount, an open future.
The L-Mount gives the SL3-P one of the widest lens selections of any system. It opens with two new Leica primes, runs through the deepest set of SL optics yet, and expands further with L-Mount lenses from Panasonic and Sigma.
New at launch
50mm f/1.4 Summilux-SL ASPH II
A new fast fifty with the unmistakable soul of a Summilux.
- The smallest full-frame mirrorless 50mm f/1.4 on the market
- Fast f/1.4 aperture for low light and shallow depth of field
- Luminous rendering with smooth, painterly bokeh
- Updated ASPH optical design for edge to edge clarity
- Made in Germany
100mm f/2.8 APO-Macro-Elmarit-SL
APO macro precision for the SL System.
- 1:1 life-size macro reproduction
- APO-corrected for no color fringing
- Clinical sharpness edge to edge at f/2.8
- Doubles as a short telephoto and portrait lens
Explore the full SL lineup
Summicron-SL
Compact, accessible f/2 primes that keep the SL look in a lighter, everyday package. Also perfect for video with silent and fast AF.
Shop Summicron-SL →
SL Pro Zooms
Zooms that behave like prime lenses and rival medium format. Made in Germany.
Shop pro zooms →Complete the kit.
Multifunctional Handgrip HG-SCL7
A second battery, vertical controls, and wireless charging.
BP-SCL6 Battery
A spare for the SL3 system. Always carry a second.
USB-C Power Set
Dual charger and USB-C power for charging on the go.
Leica M-Adapter L
Mount your Leica M glass on the SL3-P.
Carry Your SL3
Trailflex SL Adjustable Strap, Stealth
An adjustable, quick-deploy strap built for the SL.
Carrying Strap SL, Elk Leather
A soft elk-leather strap from Leica for the SL and S System.
Brogue SL Strap, Black and Red
Made in Wetzlar brogue-leather strap, black and red.
SL Bag Reporter
Full-grain leather reporter bag for the SL System.
SL Camera Bag, Black FibreNyte
Made for Leica SL with a 24-70, black on black.
SL2 Camera Bag, Sage
The Leica edition Billingham in sage FibreNyte.
SL Small, Black with Red Insert
A precise, compact fit for the SL body and a lens.
TagCase Hydro for SL3, Black with Red
A weather-ready case that lives on the camera.
Memory and storage
Run a fast CFexpress card for the highest burst and video speeds, and a V90 SD card in the second slot for instant in-camera backup.
ProGrade 512GB CFexpress
Up to 3400 MB/s read for 8K video and deep bursts.
ProGrade 240GB CFexpress
Up to 1700 MB/s read for 8K video and bursts.
ProGrade 256GB V90 SD
Fast V90 SD for reliable in-camera backup.
ProGrade 128GB V90 SD
Fast V90 SD for reliable in-camera backup.
Find the SL that fits you.
The SL3-P may not be your camera, and that is the beauty of the system. The same lenses, the same handling, and the same soul run through all three SL3 bodies. Pick the one built for your work.
Leica SL3-P
44 MP, 8K open gate, up to 40 fps, and an understated, logo-free design. The most comprehensive SL to date and a confident everyday choice.
Leica SL3
A 60 MP triple-resolution sensor for photographers who want every detail. A serious, smaller-bodied alternative to medium format when paired with APO optics.
Leica SL3-S
A 24 MP sensor tuned for speed and motion, with unlimited continuous recording and a lower entry price. The choice when video leads.
More from the SL System.
Explore stories and thoughts on the Leica SL3 and SL3-S from hands-on time with photographers and real-world examples of the SL System in action.
The Leica SL3-S
Our postcard on the SL3-S, the video-first SL.
Testing the SL3 at Leitz Park
Carlo tests the SL3 at the home of Leica in Wetzlar.
Todd Hido on the SL3 & APO Summicron
Photograph like a documentarian, print like a painter.
Is the SL3-S the perfect all-rounder?
Carlo reviews the SL3-S after a year as his main production camera.
Demondre Ward: The Choices You Make
A film on the choices that shape your photography.
APO vs Non-APO Summicron-SL
A quick guide to the two Summicron-SL families.
Let's build your SL System.
Whether you are joining the SL System or upgrading the one you have, we are here to help, person to person. Start a trade, ask a question, or sign up to hear what lands next.
