The latest leaks and rumors on the Leica SL3-P camera and two SL lenses that will be announced next week
Here are the latest/updated leaks and rumors on the new Leica SL3-P camera and two SL lenses that will be announced next week:
Leica SL3-P camera
- 44.3MP BSI CMOS sensor with dual-resolution technology (based on the Panasonic S1RII that was announced in February 2025 – see the coverage at PhotoRumors)
- Fastest readout of any Leica sensor (156% faster than the SL3-S)
- 14 stops of dynamic range
- ISO range: 50-200,000
- 176MP multishot option
- Improved AF with 819 AF points (better than the SL3-S)
- 40fps
- Video capabilities could be lower than those of other SL3 models
- The new Leica SL3-P model will be positioned between the current Leica SL3 (60MP) and the Leica SL2-S (24MP)
- The body and operating concept are very similar to the new Panasonic generation
- Expected retail price around €5,850
- Announcement: June 25th
Leica APO Macro Elmarit SL 100 f/2.8 lens
- Made in Japan
- 9 aperture blades
- Minimum focusing distance: 30cm
- Filter size: 67mm
- Price: around €2,500
Leica Summilux SL 50 f/1.4 ASPH lens
- Made in Germany
- Very compact size
- Weather sealing
- Minimum focusing distance: 50cm
- 11 aperture blases
- Filter size: 67mm
- Price: around €5,000
The rumored two new SL lenses could be announced alongside the SL3-P, but they may not ship until later in 2026.
Previous coverage:
New Leica SL announcements in next two weeks: SL3-P, Summilux-SL 50mm f/1.4, and SL 100mm f/2.8 macro
The Leica LS3-P camera is rumored to be announced on June 25
What’s next for Leica? (May 2026 update)
