Thirteen years after the first M Monochrom, Leica applied the same idea to its most popular camera line: remove the color filter array entirely. The Q3 Monochrom's 60-megapixel sensor captures only luminance, gaining sharpness, high-ISO latitude, and the tonal depth that made the M Monochroms a cult.
It pairs the fixed 28mm Summilux with a body stripped of the red dot — the first Monochrom that doesn't require learning a rangefinder.
Key specs
- sensor
- 60MP B&W-only BSI CMOS
- lens
- fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH
- sealing
- IP52
- finder
- OLED EVF
Variants & finishes
The Q3 Monochrom applies the fixed-lens Q3 concept to a monochrome-only sensor — 60MP with no color filter array for maximum luminance resolution and a film-like quality in black and white.
Market value
Launch price: $7,790 (2025)
Used-market price (USD, estimated median)
Estimates from auction and dealer records — condition and completeness vary.
View data
| Date | Price | Source | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01 | $6,495 | Leica MSRP | New |
| 2026-01 | $6,495 | Leica MSRP | New |
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