New: Leica SL3-P, Summilux-SL 50 f/1.4 and APO-Macro-Elmarit-SL 100 f/2.8.

Leica is expanding the SL System for high-quality photography and videography with its most advanced full-frame camera to date. In addition, two new SL lenses have been announced, offering even greater creative freedom. With the launch of the Leica SL3-P, Leica is significantly strengthening the SL System. At the same time, Leica is introducing the new Summilux-SL 50 f/1.4 ASPH. and APO-Macro-Elmarit-SL 100 f/2.8.

When it launched the SL-System in 2015, Leica set a new standard for creative photography and video production. Based on the L-Mount, the system combines technological innovation with the precision and quality that the company is known for. Developed in close consultation with professional users, the SL-System continues to be refined, drawing on practical experience. The result is an expanding full-frame system that meets the highest photographic and cinematic standards, while also offering non-professional users easy access to high-quality image and video production thanks to its convenient, intuitive operation.

The New Leica SL3-P

At the heart of the SL3-P’s features are a new sensor and a new hybrid autofocus system. The 44-megapixel BSI full-frame sensor provides an ideal balance of high-resolution and exceptional image quality. With a dynamic range of up to 14 aperture stops, even the finest tonal gradations are captured. The Multishot mode delivers extremely high-resolution, detailed images with up to 176 megapixels. The ISO range of 50 to 200,000 ensures high image quality and flexibility, even in challenging lighting conditions. The new hybrid autofocus system combines three focus technologies: phase detection (PDAF), depth mapping (object detection AF), and contrast detection (contrast detection AF) to achieve quick, precise, and reliable focusing. With continuous shooting at up to 40 frames per second with full autofocus support, improved tracking performance with 819 AF points, and smart subject recognition, the SL3-P can handle even the most dynamic of subjects with ease.

High-end video capabilities

In terms of video, the latest addition to the SL3 family enables recording at resolutions of up to 8K. This includes 8.1K Open Gate in 3:2 format at up to 30p, HDMI RAW 8K Open Gate, and 8K at 30p using the full size of the sensor. For smooth motion rendering, the camera offers 5.9K recording at up to 60 frames per second, as well as detailed slow-motion footage in 4K at 120p. Integration of the Apple ProRes codec at up to 5.8K guarantees outstanding image quality. Together with the two new in-camera LUTs – Leica Pure and Leica Cine – for the L-Log colour space, this provides maximum freedom in professional post-production. This not only makes the SL3-P suitable for demanding film productions but also for high-quality hybrid workflows. It allows footage to be optimised for various channels and formats, and framing to be determined retrospectively without any loss of quality.

Design and user experience

Manufactured in Germany, the SL3-P features a deliberately minimalist design with black control elements and without the red Leica logo. Its solid, full-metal body ensures maximum stability and reliability, while IP54 certification provides effective protection against dust and water splashes. The SL3-P also features the L-Mount, offering maximum flexibility for photography and filming with the exceptionally wide range of compatible lenses from L-Mount Alliance partners. The Leica user experience is enhanced by well-thought-out ergonomics, fully customisable controls and a clear user interface. Photo and video modes are strictly separated and are visually distinguished by red and yellow accents. Regular firmware updates via the Leica FOTOS app ensure that the camera is constantly being developed further.

Professional connectivity

The Leica FOTOS app allows you to connect your camera directly to your mobile device via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or USB-C. DNG, JPG, and video files can be transferred quickly, and the camera can be operated remotely. Leica Looks can be applied while taking the shot and adjusted later. Support for Lightroom Classic, Capture One, and Camera-to-Cloud via Adobe Frame.io ensures an efficient, professional workflow. Additionally, the Leica SL3-P supports Content Credentials technology in accordance with the Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI), enabling images to be tagged with secure metadata.

The New Summilux-SL 50 f/1.4 ASPH.

The Leica SL-System is renowned not only for its high-performance cameras, but also for its range of lenses offering exceptional optical quality. With the Summilux-SL 50 f/1.4 ASPH., Leica once again demonstrates its innovative strength in lens manufacturing by presenting the world’s most compact autofocus lens with this focal length and a lens speed of f/1.4. The large aperture lets you capture high-quality images even in challenging lighting conditions, while also producing precise subject isolation and a soft, natural bokeh. Its compact dimensions are the result of state-of-the-art manufacturing processes, ensuring ‘Made in Germany’ finesse. With a diameter of 74 mm, a length of just 75.5 mm and a weight of 584 g, it combines maximum portability with the exceptional image quality for which Leica is renowned. Eleven aperture blades, two aspherical lens elements, and perfectly matched, high-quality glass types produce the lens’s distinctive image aesthetics. The fast autofocus enables rapid operation and focuses through a particularly quiet mechanism. With a close focus distance of just 50 cm, an E67 filter thread, and an L-Mount, the new Summilux-SL is a highly versatile standard focal length lens. The precision-crafted, full-metal lens body forms a unit with SL-Cameras that is protected against dust and water splashes as per the IP54 standard. The AquaDura coating also ensures reliable protection even under demanding conditions.

The New APO-Macro-Elmarit-SL 100 f/2.8

The Leica APO-Macro-Elmarit-R 100 f/2.8 was a milestone in optical craftsmanship when it was released in 1987. To honour this classic lens, Leica is now introducing the new APO-Macro-Elmarit-SL 100 f/2.8. Like its predecessor, this SL-System macro lens delivers outstanding imaging performance right to the edges thanks to apochromatic correction. With a close focus distance of just 30 cm and a maximum reproduction ratio of 1:1, this lens reveals details that are invisible to the naked eye. It is also ideal for use as a telephoto lens in portrait photography. The nine-blade aperture, combined with the entire optical design, ensures a harmoniously rendered background. The robust, full-metal L-Mount body is 137.6 mm long and weighs 862 g, including the supplied lens hood. The front element is protected from external influences by an AquaDura coating, while the E67 filter thread opens up additional creative possibilities.

Prices and availability

The Leica SL3-P will be available from 25 June 2026 via the Leica Store Amsterdam, the Leica Store Lisse, and authorised Leica dealers in the Netherlands. The recommended retail price is €5,990 including VAT. Leica is also introducing three attractive kits featuring Vario-Elmarit-SL lenses. The SL3-P 28–70 Vario Kit, which includes the Vario-Elmarit-SL 28–70 f/2.8 ASPH., has a recommended retail price of €6,990. The SL3-P 24–70 Vario Kit featuring the Vario-Elmarit-SL 24–70 f/2.8 ASPH is available for €7,490. The most comprehensive SL3-P 24–70 & 70–200 Vario Kit, which includes the Vario-Elmarit-SL 24–70 f/2.8 ASPH. and the Vario-Elmarit-SL 70–200 f/2.8 ASPH., has a recommended retail price of €9,790 including VAT.

The Summilux-SL 50 f/1.4 ASPH. and APO-Macro-Elmarit-SL 100 f/2.8 are expected at the end of 2026 and will be priced at €4,500 and €2,450 respectively, including VAT.

About Leica Camera 
Leica Camera AG is an international, premium manufacturer of cameras, lenses, and sports optics. As part of its growth strategy, the company has expanded its portfolio to include mobile imaging (smartphones) and the manufacture of high-quality spectacle lenses and watches, and is also represented in the home cinema segment with its projectors. Leica Camera AG, having its headquarters in Wetzlar, Germany, and a second production site in Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal, operates a global network of its distribution companies with around 120 Leica Stores worldwide.
The Leica brand stands for excellence in quality, German craftsmanship, and industrial design, combined with innovative technologies. An integral aspect of the brand culture is the promotion of the culture of photography, with around 30 Leica Galleries worldwide, the Leica Akademie and international awards such as the Leica Hall of Fame Award and the Leica Oskar Barnack Award (LOBA).