2015–present

The Q & SL Era

Fixed-lens Q and mirrorless SL broaden Leica beyond the M.

25 entries

Leica Digilux 2

The cult early digital compact: a 5MP Leica-Panasonic collaboration with a fast Vario-Summicron zoom and manual controls that presaged the Q by a decade.

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Leica Q (Typ 116)

Fixed 28mm Summilux f/1.7, full-frame sensor, autofocus — the gateway Leica that brought a new generation to the system.

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Leica SL (Typ 601)

Leica's first full-frame mirrorless camera — established the L-mount and a new direction for the brand beyond rangefinders.

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Vario-Elmarit-SL 24–90mm f/2.8–4 ASPH"SL 24-90"

The flagship launch zoom of the Leica SL system in 2015 — uncompromised optical excellence and built-in optical image stabilization.

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APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90–280mm f/2.8–4"SL 90-280"

Leica's telephoto powerhouse — an apochromatic zoom matching the rendering of top-tier prime lenses with 3.5-stop OIS.

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Summilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH"SL 50 Lux"

The flagship reference prime lens of the Leica SL system — uncompromising f/1.4 rendering with motorized internal focus.

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Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16–35mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH"SL 16-35"

The ultimate wide-angle zoom for landscape and architectural photography in the Leica SL system.

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APO-Summicron-SL 50mm f/2

The SL-system counterpart to the M APO-Summicron — autofocus, weather-sealed, and optically equivalent to one of the world's best 50mm lenses.

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Leica Q2

The 47MP weather-sealed Q that turned a cult product into a mainstream hit and redefined the premium compact market.

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Leica SL2

The 47MP full-frame mirrorless SL: Leica's professional L-mount body with IBIS, weather sealing, and 5-axis stabilisation.

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Leica Q2 Monochrom

The Q2 with a dedicated monochrome sensor: 47MP without a Bayer filter, for maximum B&W resolution in a compact fixed-lens body.

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Leica SL2-S

The speed-focused SL: 24MP BSI sensor optimised for low-light and action — the "S" stands for sensitivity and speed.

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Vario-Elmarit-SL 24–70mm f/2.8 ASPH"SL 24-70 2.8"

The versatile, compact f/2.8 standard zoom for the Leica SL system — high performance at accessible weight and price.

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✦ Notable

0-Series No. 105 Sets World Auction Record

2022

Barnack's own Leica 0-Series no. 105 sells at auction for €14.4 million — the most expensive camera ever sold.

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Leica Q3

The third-generation Q — 60MP sensor, articulating display, and the most capable fixed-lens Leica ever made.

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Leica Sofort 2

Leica's hybrid instant camera — shoot digital, choose what to print on Instax Mini film.

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Leica SL3

Leica's third-generation full-frame L-mount mirrorless — 60MP BSI sensor and phase-detect AF bring it fully up to date.

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Leica D-Lux 8

A Q-style redesign of the D-Lux compact — Leica's most affordable new camera in years, now with a cleaner modern aesthetic.

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Vario-Elmarit-SL 70–200mm f/2.8 ASPH

The telephoto zoom that completed Leica's f/2.8 "holy trinity" for the SL system.

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Leica Q3 43

A "normal" field-of-view Q3 variant with an APO-Summicron 43mm f/2 fixed lens — for photographers who find 28mm too wide.

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Leica SL3-S

A 24MP speed-oriented sibling to the SL3 — faster burst rates and better high-ISO performance for action and low-light work.

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✦ Notable

100 Years of Leica I

2025

The centenary of the Leica I's 1925 Leipzig debut — Leica marked a hundred years of 35mm photography with anniversary editions and global events.

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Leica Q3 Monochrom

The Monochrom treatment comes to the Q line — a 60MP black-and-white-only fixed-lens compact.

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APO-Macro-Elmarit-SL 100 f/2.8

Leica Introduces the APO-Macro-Elmarit-SL 100 f/2.8

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Leica SL3-P

A 44MP speed-focused SL3 variant: hybrid phase-detect AF, 40 fps bursts, and 8K open-gate video.

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