Ektar H35vs Leica SL2
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Ektar H35 (2022)
Starting from £40 new
Best for First-time film photographers & casual everyday shooting
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
First-Time Film Photographers & Casual Everyday Shooting — Ektar H35 (2022): A delightful entry point into film — affordable, simple, and produces genuinely lovely half-frame pairs. The best value film camera on the market.
Commercial, Landscape, Video — Leica SL2 (2019): Leica's most capable system camera — excellent for photographers who want L-mount glass access.
Who should buy what
Leica SL2 (2019)
- Commercial photographers who want Leica quality with modern AF
- Filmmakers who want Leica glass with video capability
Quick take: The ektar h35 is the most affordable; only the leica sl2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Ektar H35 (2022) | Leica SL2 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £40 | £4,200 |
| Sensor | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | — | 47.3MP |
| Video | N/A — film camera | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition |
| Stabilisation | N/A — film camera | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | Manual wind-on | 20fps |
| Battery Life | 1× AA alkaline battery | 370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~125g (without battery) | 835g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 105 × 62 × 37mm | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical viewfinder | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | N/A | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot |
| Mount | 35mm film (ISO 100–400 recommended) | Leica L-Mount |
| Memory Cards | 35mm 135-format film cartridge | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | N/A | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Ektar H35 | Leica SL2 |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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